Tasting success at Qualusi Vineyards
Hidden amid suburban growth near Cobb Parkway, a multigenerational family farm took an unexpected turn toward winemaking. Facing financing challenges despite decades of agricultural experience, the Gilberts transformed part of their 500-acre property into Qualusi Vineyards with help from the UGA SBDC. The result is a thriving vineyard and event space that has quickly exceeded expectations and become a regional destination.
Photographer pivots business amid pandemic with help from UGA SBDC
When COVID-19 abruptly shut down her photography business in spring 2020, Savannah-based photographer Diane Dodd was forced to rethink her path forward. By pivoting to capturing the city’s iconic scenes, she launched Charming Savannah, an unexpected success that sparked a new product line and business direction—with guidance from the UGA SBDC.