UGA SBDC helps Columbus restaurateur launch $6 million culinary destination
With guidance from the UGA SBDC, Columbus entrepreneur Melinda Newton, better known as “The Chicken Lady,” is transforming her passion for food and community into a $6 million dining destination called CARGO. The project is expected to create up to 450 jobs, generate $15 million in annual sales, and contribute $1 million in local tax revenue.
UGA SBDC helps South Georgia couple turn coffee passion into growing franchise business
When Mark and Allison Bell set out to open their first Ellianos Coffee franchise, they turned to the UGA SBDC for expert guidance. Just two years later, they’ve opened two locations, created dozens of jobs, and are planning three more, proving that with the right support, big dreams can take root in small towns.
UGA SBDC helps Georgia businesswoman build multi-million dollar steel fabrication company
With UGA SBDC guidance, Virginia Murphy secured critical funding, scaled her team, and grew her steel fabrication business, Waste Water Industrial Solutions, into a thriving $4 million company. Today, she’s expanding into the aviation and equipment repair sectors and credits UGA SBDC as her “trusted advisor” throughout the journey.
UGA SBDC helps Georgia manufacturer Versatile Mold and Design reach new markets and milestones
With guidance from the UGA SBDC, Versatile Mold and Design expanded its capabilities and impact in the manufacturing sector. Learn how expert support and strategic planning helped this Rutledge, Ga., business double its workforce and triple its revenue.
South Georgia staffing company finds strength through UGA SBDC strategic support
When Brianna and Jason Wilson took a leap of faith to buy a small staffing company, they turned to the UGA SBDC for expert guidance. A decade later, they’ve doubled their workforce, expanded into new ventures, and continue to grow with UGA SBDC support.
Georgia manufacturing company expands globally with support from the UGA SBDC
With guidance from the UGA SBDC’s International Trade Center, Flint Technical Geosolutions expanded into over a dozen international markets—boosting global sales by 250%, adding $2 million in revenue, and growing its workforce. Based in Metter, FTG specializes in environmental engineering solutions used worldwide.
Reviving a small town’s heart: Georgia entrepreneur helps transform downtown Demorest with UGA SBDC guidance
When longtime Georgia entrepreneur Chadwick Peck spotted two run-down buildings in downtown Demorest, he didn’t see blight – he saw opportunity. With help from the UGA SBDC Specialty Programs Division and its SSBCI business advisors, Peck secured the funding he needed to bring these properties back to life.
UGA SBDC helps Augusta landscape company build legacy under new ownership
From employee to owner, Patrick Wells turned a career in landscaping into a thriving business. With help from the UGA SBDC, he doubled his team and more than doubled revenue. Today, Piedmont Landscape Management into one of Augusta’s top commercial landscaping companies and Wells has been recognized by SBA as Georgia’s Small Business Person of the Year.
