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

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4875 Riverside Drive
Suite 202
Macon, GA 31210
Phone: (478) 757-3609
Email: macon@georgiasbdc.org
Exterior of the UGA SBDC in Macon office
Serving the following counties: Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Dodge, Houston, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Treutlen, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilkinson

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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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Lisa Rackley
Area Director
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Trudy Lawrence
Program Coordinator
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Peter Williams
Senior Business Consultant

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Peter Williams is a phenomenal resource, generous with his wisdom, feedback, guidance and always has a first hand experiential response to various questions that arise in our business."
"Peter Williams and his team did a fantastic job with us. Asked the tough questions. Helped us think through, articulate and document our plans and goals for necessary growth. I have recommended their services to others."
"Lisa has been absolutely incredible. She is so patient with me when it comes to changes, she has the biggest heart, the right connections and has made a huge difference in my businesses ability to thrive and to know what is needed to be successful financially."
"I think the SBDC does a great job supporting small businesses, and my experience was very positive. Pete Williams, the consultant I worked with, was especially insightful and helpful—his guidance made a real difference."
"I believe that the SBDC and Lisa Rackley are essential to keep my business on the road to success!"

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Wed
15
July
July 15th @ 6:00 pm
Course Number: 0827-003

How to Start a Business in Georgia

UGA SBDC in Macon
4875 Riverside Dr.
Macon, 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
29
July
July 29th @ 12:00 pm
Course Number: 0194-016

Grants for Small Business: Myths vs. Realities

Live Webinar
29.00
This one-hour live webinar discusses where to find available grant programs, how to qualify and apply. Gain practical insights to help you find grants for your small business. 
Tue
4
August
August 4th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0843-002

How to Hire and Keep Great Talent

UGA SBDC in Macon
4875 Riverside Dr.
Macon, GA
129.00
How to Hire and Keep Great Talent is an interactive 3-hour workshop designed to help leaders, managers, and business owners build stronger teams through effective hiring and employee retention strategies.
Wed
9
December
December 9th @ 8:30 am
Course Number: 0488-023

Supervisor Skills for the Modern Manager

UGA SBDC in Macon
4875 Riverside Dr.
Macon, 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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