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Helping Small Businesses Navigate Their Next Stage of Growth

Whether you’re looking to grow an established business, improve operations, access capital or explore a new business opportunity, the UGA SBDC in Columbus provides expert consulting, training and resources to help you achieve your goals.

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3100 Gentian Boulevard
Suite 119
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: (706) 569-2651
Email: columbus@georgiasbdc.org
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Serving the following counties: Chattahoochee, Harris, Harris, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson

VISITOR INFO

To ensure we can provide each client with dedicated assistance, our office operates by appointment. Please contact us in advance to schedule a meeting, as we are unable to accommodate walk-in visits. Our office is located in the Cunningham Conference Center, 3100 Gentian Blvd., Suite 119, Columbus, GA, located on Columbus State University’s campus. When you enter the parking lot, you'll keep to the right and park in one of the spots with white line markings in front of the glass front building. Once you park, enter through the front doors and take an immediate left. Walk through the set of double doors and take a right at the directional sign after the desk (and before the stairs). Our office is the first one on the right in the hallway.

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Need funding to start, grow or expand your business? Our consultants can help you prepare loan packages, evaluate financing options, improve lender readiness and connect you with the resources needed to pursue capital opportunities. Please note: the SBDC does not provide funding.

MEET THE TEAM

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Phillip Wise
Area Director
Headshot of Brandy Offenback.
Brandy Offenback
Program Assistant
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Thomas Credle
Business Consultant

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"I believe the UGA SBDC is one of the best resources available for a potential business owner looking to do business the right way."
"Thomas Credle with SBDC has been a huge part of our story and I'm beyond grateful for his help. He has been an incredibly knowledgable resource that has been a fantastic mentor and advocate!"
"Outstanding service and very knowledgeable staff. Phil is a great resource for the community. My business is flourishing as a result of his advice."
"Phil is absolutely amazing! I could not have asked for a better partner in my business growth plan. My wife and I are very grateful for Phil's knowledge and ability to help us through the process. What an outstanding guy!!"
"Thomas has been a puzzle piece I truly need in operating and building my business. He has been able to fill knowledge and experience gaps that I question what financial position I would be in without him."

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Thu
20
August
August 20th @ 12:00 pm
Course Number: 0835-002

Improved Planning = Improved Profit

Live Webinar
29.00
This one-hour live webinar will improve your ability to execute strategic planning effectively. Learn how to set productive strategic goals and approaches to achieve them.   
Thu
17
September
September 17th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0722-004

AI for Marketing: A Small Business Superpower

Harris County Community Center
7509 GA-116
Hamilton, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will guide small business owners on how to utilize AI in their marketing efforts. Marketing techniques that small businesses once outsourced to agencies can now be completed in-house with the help of AI.

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