UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University

10/14/2026

Join Cobb County’s Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Economic Development for the Small Business Forum at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. Designed to inform, connect, and empower local businesses, the forum will provide valuable information on access to capital, business resources, contracting opportunities, as well as panel discussions from industry experts including the Small Business Administration and more.

https://luma.com/73p39m10

10/13/2026

🚨 Business owners and leaders, you do NOT want to miss the Northwest Georgia Business Summit 2026!

Explore leadership, workplace culture, AI, branding and innovation through engaging keynotes and interactive sessions. Connect with people who understand the challenges of running a business, get a fresh perspective on what’s possible and leave with strategies you can put to work. From strengthening your team to making your marketing stand out, this day is all about helping you move your business forward.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 5 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Tellus Science Museum
🎟️ Registration: $99
🤝 Bring your team! Tables are available at a discounted rate so you can learn together and bring fresh ideas back to your business.

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/rom/0839-001

👏 A BIG thank-you to our sponsors, Cartersville-Bartow Chamber, Cartersville Museum City and Bank OZK, for helping make this day of learning, connection and growth possible for our business community!

10/12/2026

From a two-room clinic to a thriving downtown practice, Golden Isles Family Healthcare is proof that passion + expert guidance = impact. With UGA SBDC support, Bianca Pope built a space where families feel cared for and employees feel valued.

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center | Golden Isles Family Healthcare: Building a community-center practice with UGA SBDC support

10/05/2026

She left a successful corporate career in New York City to pursue a deeper interest in wellness and self-care.

Today, Charmaine Gibbs-West's company, EssenceTree, is carried in approximately 400 Walmart stores nationwide. Learn how UGA SBDC support helped transform a personal passion into a growing national brand.

https://georgiasbdc.org/essencetree/

10/02/2026

The UGA SBDC is partnering with Eficens and AWS for a Generative AI Pitch company. The winner of the competition is awarded over $100,000 in in-kind services. Founders across the country have stepped up to pitch their AI solutions. Every qualifying submission receives up to $25K in AWS PoC funds.

https://www.eficens.ai/aws-pitch-week

10/01/2026

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10/01/2026

📣 What's your business story, and is it helping you sell?

Your audience may need exactly what your business offers. The challenge is helping them see why it matters to them.

That's where storytelling becomes story selling.

Join Robert Carnes, Author and Marketing Strategist, for Your Guide to Storytelling Marketing and learn how to shape your message into a narrative that captures attention, builds connection, and motivates customers to take action.

📅 Monday, October 19 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
💲 Only $29
💻 Attend live or watch the recording afterward

👉 Register: https://ugasbdc.training/ksu/0316-004

Tell better stories. Build stronger connections. Sell with purpose.

09/25/2026

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! https://georgiasbdc.org/small-business-and-its-impact-on-georgia/

09/22/2026

Starting a business from scratch isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship – a rapidly growing trend is entrepreneurship through acquisition. It’s also an alternative way to grow an existing business. Whether you are interested in becoming a small business owner or are an existing business owner looking to grow through acquisition, this webinar is for you! https://ugasbdc.training/ksu/0159-011