UGA SBDC in Rome

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

901 North Broad Street
Suite 320
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 622-2006
Email: rome@georgiasbdc.org
Exterior photo of the UGA SBDC in Rome Office
Serving the following counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattanooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Walker, Whitfield

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 conveniently located in downtown Rome at the corner of Turner McCall and Broad Street. Visitor parking is available in the parking deck located directly beside our office building. Guests are welcome to park on either the upper or lower level of the deck, where there is a plethora of visitor parking spaces available for your convenience. Each designated guest parking space is clearly labeled with the word “Visitor” for easy identification. There are multiple entrances into the parking deck for easy access. To enter the lower level, turn directly into the parking deck from Turner McCall Blvd. To access the upper level, continue straight on Turner McCall Blvd until it intersects with W 1st Street. Turn right onto W 1st Street, then take your next right into the upper level entrance of the parking deck. Once you park and enter the building from either level of the parking deck, you will find a building directory located near the elevator for easy navigation. Please take the elevator to the 3rd floor, where our office is located in Suite 320. A member of our team will be happy to assist you upon arrival.

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


MEET THE TEAM

Peter-Matthews-Headshot
Area Director
Headshot of Mary Kate Wheeler
Program Assistant
Headshot of Megan Rivera
Business Consultant

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"I would definitely contact the UGA SBDC again. Mr Peter Matthews and his staff were very knowledgeable and kind! They went above and beyond."
"Peter brought up critical thinking areas I had overlooked which helped me make better informed and confident decisions."
"It offers such a valuable resource to small businesses."
"The resources that UGA SBDC offers always surprises me. If they don't have the answer right away, they know the right people to reach out to. This program has been unbeatable in helping us understand how to grow our company!"
"Peter Matthews is a joy to work with; you can tell that he is passionate about helping his clients be successful. He has been a tremendous gift to me on this journey."

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Wed
9
September
September 9th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0649-043
Excel at CORE
142 River Terrace
East Ellijay, 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.
Tue
22
September
September 22nd @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0594-005
Wright School of Business
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA
0.00
This three-hour bootcamp covers optimized websites for SEO, social media platforms, and other key strategies to build a powerful online presence and connect with online audiences.
Thu
24
September
September 24th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0864-001
Live Webinar
39.00
Turn holiday shoppers into loyal customers in this 90-minute live webinar designed to help you create memorable customer experiences that drive sales, build lasting connections, and encourage repeat business throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Mon
5
October
October 5th @ 6:00 pm
Course Number: 0827-007
Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce
1 Riverside Parkway
Rome, 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
5
November
November 5th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0839-001
Tellus Science Museum
100 Tellus Drive
Cartersville, GA
99.00

An in-person dynamic summit helping Northwest Georgia business leaders connect, innovate, and launch into 2027 with practical tools for growth, culture, AI, and strategy.

Tue
17
November
November 17th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0866-001
Live Webinar
29.00
Optimize your LinkedIn profile in this one-hour live webinar. Learn practical strategies to strengthen your personal brand, increase visibility, build credibility, and turn LinkedIn into a powerful tool for networking, marketing, and business growth.
Wed
9
December
December 9th @ 6:00 pm
Course Number: 0865-001
Live Webinar
39.00
Build your 2027 social media strategy in 90 minutes with this live webinar. Learn how to create engaging, intentional content that strengthens your marketing, connects with your audience, and helps your business grow with confidence.

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