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UGA SBDC in Gainesville

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

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303 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE
Suite 400
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (770) 531-5681
Email: gainesville@georgiasbdc.org
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Serving the following counties: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White

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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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Tom Jones
Area Director
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Stephanie Sokenis
Business Consultant
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Daniela Burciaga
Program Assistant

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"The SBDC provides expert advice on what it takes to run a successful business in this digital age."
"My consultant has been wonderful to work with and continues to provide invaluable resources, connections, suggestions and advice."
"SBDC helped me prepare a fee proposal resulting in a 6-year $4 million contract. I am VERY grateful for their assistance and have learned much about running a successful firm. I have recommended the SBDC to other firms as well."
"Definitely would recommend the SBDC, the value of the help and knowledge given is priceless."
"UGA SBDC has been extremely knowledgeable and helpful in providing the resources and direction that my company needs to grow."

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Thu
30
July
July 30th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0842-001

Design Like a Pro with Canva: AI-Powered Features

Live Webinar
39.00
This 90-minute live webinar helps business owners and marketing teams harness Canva's AI-powered tools to create smarter, faster, and more polished designs with less effort.
Thu
13
August
August 13th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0827-004

How to Start a Business in Georgia

Regions Center
303 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE
Gainesville, 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
Thu
1
October
October 1st @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0247-018

Quickbooks Online: Registration to Reconciliation

Regions Center
303 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE
Gainesville, GA
99.00
In this three-hour workshop, you will gain a clear understanding of accounting principles as they apply to utilizing Quickbooks Online! 

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