Garson & Shaw: Exporting sustainability with support from the UGA SBDC

A large conference room filled with attendees seated at round tables, facing a stage with a speaker presenting. The stage has a large screen displaying the text “Importance of Reduce before Recycle” alongside graphics. The room features high ceilings with multiple ornate chandeliers, warm lighting, and patterned carpet.

Navigating international trade is complex even for experienced exporters. Atlanta-based Garson & Shaw, a global supplier of secondhand clothing, partnered with the UGA SBDC to strengthen compliance, expand market intelligence, and build connections that support sustainable commerce worldwide.