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

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2530 Sever Road
Suite 202
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: (678) 985-6820
Email: gwinnett@georgiasbdc.org
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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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Todd Anduze
Area Director
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Musashi Uchida
Business Consultant
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Helen Sutherland
Program Assistant
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Jason Bitar
Business Consultant
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John Stowell
Business Consultant

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Musashi's service felt like having a business partner with whom I could discuss my concerns, ideas, and any issues I faced. As a small business owner with limited connections, knowledge, and partners, I always need help in these areas. Musashi helped me make the right decisions, assisted me in applying for an SBA loan, and guided me through various aspects of my business that I hadn't considered on my own."
"I think Jason Bitar is phenomenal. He has been one of the best assets to our business. His mentorship, insight and friendship has been monumental to our growth and success. I would 1000% recommend the SBDC and particularly Jason, for his outstanding work, to anybody, looking to improve their business. I have already referred him to several of my contacts in which they are starting to seek him out. Im so grateful for his friendship and mentorship."
"I think Todd does a remarkable job of explaining some of the most difficult information to digest. He has helped me tremendously with my understanding of accounting, and is very helpful with brainstorming/exploring different methods to keep work/life balance with my current operations."
"Todd Anduze has been critical to our business over the past 4 years. His knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm has been instrumental in our growth plans."
"I highly recommend the UGA SBDC service because of the expert guidance I received from Jason Bitar. He provided insightful, personalized support in developing my business plan and financial projections, and his hands-on approach has been invaluable to the growth of my pharmacy business."

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Thu
16
July
July 16th @ 12:00 pm
Course Number: 0737-004

Navigating Business Loans: From Application to Funding Success

UGA Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawrenceville, GA
0.00
Confused by small business loans? This 1.5-hour workshop demystifies financing with clear steps, credit tips, and lender insights - helping you build a strong loan package and secure the funding your business needs. 
Tue
21
July
July 21st @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0836-001

AI in Restaurant Operations: Driving Profit, Efficiency and Scale

Live Webinar
39.00
This 90‑minute webinar focuses on driving restaurant efficiencies through the use of existing and accessible AI tools and platforms.
Thu
30
July
July 30th @ 5:00 pm
Course Number: 0827-006

How to Start a Business in Georgia

UGA Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawrenceville, 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
5
August
August 5th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0364-005

What EVERY Business Needs to Know About OSHA Safety

UGA Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawrenceville, GA
39.00
In this ninety-minute workshop, business owners will be equipped with key elements for well-functioning health, safety programs and basic legal requirements for a healthy and safe environment.
Thu
24
September
September 24th @ 8:00 am
Course Number: 0852-001

Veterans Summit 2026

UGA Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawrenceville, GA
0.00
In this 4 hour in-person workshop, master the transition from mission to market. Join fellow veterans for a high-impact summit on securing capital, winning federal contracts, and scaling your business venture.

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