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UGA Small Business Development Center in Athens

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 Small Business Development Center in Athens provides expert consulting, training and resources to help you achieve your goals.

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382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706-542-7436
Email: athens@georgiasbdc.org
Exterior building of the UGA SBDC in Athens on E Broad Street
Serving the following counties: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton

Business Challenges
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Learn more about the challenges we help businesses owners with every day.

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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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Doug Huemme
Area Director
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Carla Turner
Program Assistant
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Madeline Rosa Velez
Business Consultant
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Whit Richardson
Business Consultant

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"My consultant was extremely helpful in helping me get started with my new business. After more than two decades in the military, it was intimidating to be on my own. He provided a list of potential referral partners, specific to my client base. I think there is a good chance I may have closed my doors had I not sought his advice and guidance."
"The experience was very informative and I was very impressed how resourceful Mr. Doug was about our business concerns."
"I can’t tell you how important and beneficial my time has been with the SBDC in Athens… Our consultant has single-handedly guided us through our loan process to aid in opening our brewery. Absolutely top notch representative of the SBDC and we could not have done it without him!"
"SBDC assistance has been great. My consultant, Madeline Rosa, is always available to answer any questions I have and has provided valuable resources that have contributed to the success of my business. She also connected me with additional experts, who assisted me with accounting expertise and helped me understand the pros and cons of different business structures so I could make an informed decision on how to hold my assets. I am forever grateful. Thank you so much!"

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Mon
20
July
July 20th @ 9:30 am
Course Number: 0649-038

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

UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, 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.
Wed
5
August
August 5th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0712-002

So, You Want to Sell Your Business?

UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
39.00
This 2-hour in-person workshop is designed for business owners who are thinking about selling their business and want to be well prepared so they can maximize the sale price when that day comes.
Thu
6
August
August 6th @ 6:00 pm
Course Number: 0827-001

How to Start a Business in Georgia

UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, 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
Wed
16
September
September 16th @ 8:30 am
Course Number: 0488-027

Supervisor Skills for the Modern Manager

UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
199.00

During this four-hour workshop, supervisors will learn a variety of management skills to develop a strong work environment.

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