A roadside tradition continues to grow with UGA SBDC
Since 1937, Stuckey’s has been a beloved roadside landmark for travelers across America, famous for its iconic pecan log roll. When the company sought to acquire a property for a new pecan shelling and candy manufacturing facility, it turned to the UGA SBDC for support. The UGA SBDC helped Stuckey’s develop a strategic business plan, secure financing, and establish clear, achievable goals to support the brand’s continued growth and legacy.
UGA SBDC clients named Georgia District Small Business Administration Award winners
Five clients from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) were named 2024 U.S. Small Business Administration award winners in the Georgia District.
Ice cream store grows into sweet success with guidance from UGA SBDC
From inventive flavors to growing demand, butter’dudder Ice Cream turned to the UGA SBDC when it was ready to expand. With SBDC guidance on planning, financial projections, and SBA financing, the family-owned business successfully opened its third store and continues to strengthen operations—building a sweet legacy rooted in community, quality, and growth.
StillFire and UGA SBDC ignite brewing success
Discover how StillFire Brewing turned a bold idea into a booming community destination with help from the UGA SBDC. From business planning and financing to growth strategy and expansion, SBDC support helped the Suwanee-based brewery open strong, scale rapidly, and confidently plan a second location—proving that the right guidance can help great ideas take off.
A Passion for cars and partnership with the UGA SBDC result in thriving business
From finance to classic cars, entrepreneur Steve Kanner turned a lifelong passion into a thriving custom auto business with help from the UGA SBDC. Through strategic planning, marketing guidance, and SBA loan support, the SBDC helped Commando Customs & Classics secure its facility, expand operations, and nearly triple sales—proving how expert advising can fuel hands-on passion into lasting success.
How Grandma’s cookie recipe turned into a thriving business
From a cherished family cookie recipe to a fast‑growing food business, Jonny and Hannah Womack built Jonny Boy Cookies with guidance from the UGA SBDC. With help securing financing, navigating growth, and pivoting during the pandemic, the bakery expanded into brick‑and‑mortar retail and multiple food trucks—turning a passion for baking into a thriving Georgia business.
Local sanitation company taps into UGA SBDC resources, experiences growth through excellent customer service
Mike and Christy Plowman turned community demand into a fast‑growing sanitation business with help from the UGA SBDC. By tapping into SBDC expertise for financing, planning, and growth strategy, Boomerang Sanitation scaled from a few hundred customers to thousands—while staying grounded in exceptional customer service and community impact.
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.