Manufacturing and Onshoring
Supporting Manufacturers in Georgia At the UGA Small Business Development Center, we are committed to helping Georgia’s manufacturers grow stronger, smarter and more competitive. We offer a wide range of services tailored to the unique business needs of manufacturers, including business planning, financial forecasting, operational efficiency, supply chain optimization and workforce development. As more businesses […]
UGA SBDC helps Augusta landscape company build legacy under new ownership
From employee to owner, Patrick Wells turned a career in landscaping into a thriving business. With help from the UGA SBDC, he doubled his team and more than doubled revenue. Today, Piedmont Landscape Management into one of Augusta’s top commercial landscaping companies and Wells has been recognized by SBA as Georgia’s Small Business Person of the Year.
Savannah entrepreneurs’ startup finds fast track to success with UGA SBDC help
Sean Dane-Kellogg and Max Lemaigre, childhood friends and business partners, turned their entrepreneurial vision into two thriving Savannah-based businesses—Detritus and JMS Dumpster Rental—with the support of the UGA SBDC. Learn how strategic planning, access to funding, and expert guidance helped them scale smart.
UGA SBDC expert advice puts Sandersville land management company on right path
From payroll struggles to massive success! Joey Chambers of Superior Custom Services turned his business around with expert advice from UGA SBDC. Now, with 80 employees and 700% revenue growth, his company is thriving across multiple states.
UGA SBDC in Albany expands programming with Georgia AIM grant and the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) will utilize $100,000 in grant funding to offer training to rural Georgia businesses over the next three years. The Albany office of the UGA SBDC, which covers 28 counties in rural southwest Georgia, will administer classes in the areas of marketing, digital marketing, managing cash flow and business finances, and starting a business.
Meet U.S. SBA Georgia Small Business Person of the Year: UGA SBDC client Eric Williams
Eric Williams, owner of Unified Defense and Prince Service & Manufacturing, turned to the UGA SBDC when the building that housed his business was put on the market. This crucial decision not only led to significant growth for his company, but in 2024 Williams was named U.S. SBA’s Georgia Small Business Person of the Year.
UGA SBDC teamwork aids Lula business owner in two major ventures
From pioneering a patented pest control insulation product to revitalizing a downtown community space, entrepreneur Bill Turk’s journey shows the power of long‑term small business support. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, Turk grew Pest Control Insulation into a nationwide, multimillion‑dollar operation and later launched Tallulah Adventures, a vibrant outdoor and retail destination in Tallulah Falls—demonstrating how strategic advising can support both scalable innovation and community‑focused growth.
Post-operative compression garment manufacturer expands sales with assistance from the UGA SBDC
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) offers a variety of ways to help small businesses grow. But what if a business wants to enter international markets? That’s when the UGA SBDC utilizes its export training program, ExportGA. Russell Rainey was ready to sell his product globally but didn’t know where to start. When he heard the UGA SBDC had resources that could help, he turned to them for advice and training.