UGA Small Business Development Center in Gainesville

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UGA Small Business Development Center in Gainesville The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Gainesville offers business leaders confidential consulting. Small Business Administration.

Serving 13 counties in Northeast Georgia, the UGA SBDC in Gainesville provides for-profit small businesses with no-cost, one-on-one consulting, hands-on market research and expert-led business training programs to help business owners grow and succeed! Expertise is available to help clients: develop and update business plans, identify sources of capital, set up recordkeeping systems and analyze financial records, conduct specialized research, create marketing strategies, and conduct operational and financial diagnostic assessments. The University of Georgia SBDC is a unit of UGA’s Office of Public Service and Outreach and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S.

What began as a shared vision between a nurse practitioner and a massage therapist has grown into one of southwest Georg...
10/12/2026

What began as a shared vision between a nurse practitioner and a massage therapist has grown into one of southwest Georgia's success stories. 👏

Since opening in 2022, Southern Savvy Med Spa has expanded to two locations, doubled revenue year over year and earned multiple community awards.

Learn how guidance from the UGA SBDC helped lay the foundation for growth: https://georgiasbdc.org/southern-savvy-med-spa/

🤖 Have an AI-powered idea that could transform your business? Bring it to the stage!The Georgia AI Pitch Competition is ...
10/07/2026

🤖 Have an AI-powered idea that could transform your business? Bring it to the stage!

The Georgia AI Pitch Competition is giving Georgia businesses the opportunity to pitch their AI-powered ideas to AWS partners and industry leaders. Any operating business in any industry can apply.

Here’s the big opportunity: Every qualifying submission receives $25,000 in AWS Proof of Concept funding, with up to $100,000 in AWS funding available for winners.

📅 Apply by Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET
🎤 Pitch Day: Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 UGA Buckhead Campus, Atlanta

Submit a 5–10-slide pitch deck outlining your AI idea and its business impact. Ready to pitch? Learn more and apply today: https://www.eficens.ai/aws-pitch-week

Are your prices helping your business grow or holding you back? 💰 Join Tom Jones for The Power of Price to Drive Growth ...
10/06/2026

Are your prices helping your business grow or holding you back? 💰 Join Tom Jones for The Power of Price to Drive Growth and Profits and learn how to set prices that reflect the value you deliver and support your bottom line.

Tom brings more than 30 years of experience helping companies grow through marketing and branding, giving him valuable insight into how customers recognize value and what they’re willing to pay. He’ll help you understand what goes into effective pricing and how to calculate prices that make sense for your business.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
💻 Live webinar
🎟️ $29

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/gvl/0880-001

📣 NEW to our training lineup! You know why your business is worth choosing. Does your marketing make that clear?In Brand...
10/01/2026

📣 NEW to our training lineup! You know why your business is worth choosing. Does your marketing make that clear?

In Branding Strategies for Profitable Growth, you’ll learn how to put your value into words, see how you stack up against competitors and identify the customers who need what you offer.

🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 11 a.m. to noon
💻 Live webinar | $29

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/gvl/0882-001

Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy, so it makes sense that our state is the #1 place to do business...
09/29/2026

Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy, so it makes sense that our state is the #1 place to do business. We’re thankful to have a hand in helping small businesses across our state grow and thrive! ❤️

Learn more about Georgia's small businesses: https://georgiasbdc.org/small-business-and-its-impact-on-georgia/

More sales don’t always mean more profit. Could your pricing be holding your business back? 💲Our NEW live webinar, The P...
09/27/2026

More sales don’t always mean more profit. Could your pricing be holding your business back? 💲

Our NEW live webinar, The Power of Price to Drive Growth & Profits, will help you look beyond what competitors charge and uncover the value customers see in your business.

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 14
⏰ 11 a.m. to noon
💲 $29

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/gvl/0880-001

A strategic business plan helped turn an opportunity into a thriving agribusiness. Sowega Meat Co. secured financing, cr...
09/25/2026

A strategic business plan helped turn an opportunity into a thriving agribusiness. Sowega Meat Co. secured financing, created 15 jobs and grew sales by 567% with guidance from the UGA SBDC. 👏 Read their story: https://georgiasbdc.org/sowega-meat-co/

POV: You Get 1:1 Consulting with the UGA SBDC. 🤝 If you’re a small business owner looking for guidance, we’re here to he...
09/22/2026

POV: You Get 1:1 Consulting with the UGA SBDC. 🤝

If you’re a small business owner looking for guidance, we’re here to help! Contact our office to learn how we can support you and your business. https://georgiasbdc.org/locations/gainesville/

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303 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE #400
Gainesville, GA
30501

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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