Empowering early education: UGA SBDC guides Clayton County childcare center to growth

A collage of photos featuring Adaeze Ngoddy, owner of Rex Childcare & Early Learning Center, watering vegetables in the Center's children's garden, leading a presentation on gardening education, and meeting with Clayton Co. District 1 Commissioner Alieka Anderson.

Meet Adaeze Ngoddy, founder of Rex Childcare & Early Learning Center. For 30+ years, she’s been dedicated to early education, but she knew her business had room to grow. With help from the UGA SBDC, she improved her finances, marketing, and hiring strategies—leading to a 9.1% revenue increase & 13.6% workforce growth in just one year.

UGA SBDC helps Savannah soul food favorite stage a culinary comeback

Geneva Wade built a reputation for mouthwatering Southern cooking in the ‘80s and ‘90s. When she decided to bring her famous fried chicken & cornbread back to Savannah, she turned to the UGA SBDC for help. With expert guidance and financing support, Geneva’s Famous Chicken & Cornbread Co. is now a thriving success.

UGA SBDC releases 2025 report on the Impact of Small Businesses in Georgia

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) has released the 2025 edition of “Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia.” This annual publication provides key data on Georgia’s 1.3 million small businesses and takes a closer look at industry trends in Atlanta and South Georgia.