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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 Albany provides expert consulting, training and resources to help you achieve your goals.

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2829 Old Dawson Road
Suite 110
Albany, GA 31707
Phone: (229) 420-1144
Email: albany@georgiasbdc.org
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Serving the following counties: Baker, Ben Hill, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Crisp, Decatur, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin, Lee, Macon, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, Tift, Turner, Webster, Wilcox, Worth

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 at 2829 Old Dawson Road. We are located in the rear of the building, behind the offices of Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers. After turning into the parking lot, continue around to the back of the building where you will find Suite 110. Visitor parking is available directly in front of our office suite.

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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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Nema Etheridge
Area Director
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Susan Paz
Business Consultant
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Tonita McKnight
Business Consultant
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Brittney Parks
Program Assistant

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Tonita's professionalism and expert knowledge to assist us with meeting our business needs is exceptional."
"Tonita and Susan were excellent. They paid a site visit to our farm and spent quite a bit of time with us learning about our operation."
"Nema was amazing at helping us expand our business last year. There was no way that we could have done it without her help and expertise!!"
"Susan Paz helped us create projections to expand our business. Made us aware of the different funding available and assisted throughout the process of securing our funding."
"Nema Etheridge is a Rock Star. She was invaluable with all of my business needs."

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Tue
25
August
August 25th @ 9:30 am
Course Number: 0821-001

Beginners AI for Small Business

Microbusiness Enterprise Center
230 South Jackson Street
Albany, GA
39.00
This two-hour in-person class will guide small business owners to improve their AI prompts, get an overview of common AI tools, and understand some of the risks (and rewards) associated with using AI.
Wed
26
August
August 26th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0818-002

Customer Service: Develop Your True Competitive Edge

Sylvester Chamber
122 North Main Street
Sylvester, GA
49.00
In this two-hour in-person workshop, business owners will learn best practices towards making customer service their competitive "edge"
Tue
22
September
September 22nd @ 1:00 pm
Course Number: 0827-009

How to Start a Business in Georgia

Lovett Hall, ASU Coliseum
109 Joseph Holley Circle
Albany, GA
0.00
This in‑person, 2‑hour workshop helps funnel your business questions into informed decisions and clear next steps for starting a business in Georgia
Tue
13
October
October 13th @ 9:30 am
Course Number: 0834-002

AI for Marketing: A Small Business Superpower 2.0

Microbusiness Enterprise Center
230 South Jackson Street
Albany, GA
39.00
This two-hour class will guide small business owners on how to utilize AI in their marketing efforts. Participants will learn to apply the latest AI tools to traditional marketing techniques.
Wed
14
October
October 14th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0649-048

Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business

Georgia Chamber of Commerce
1001 Love Avenue
Tifton, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.

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