Savannah entrepreneurs’ startup finds fast track to success with UGA SBDC help

Three people and two dogs are standing in front of the large white truck with a portable dumpster on the back. One person is standing on the truck's step, while the other two people, Max Lemaigre and Sean Dane-Kellogg, and are standing on the ground next to each other, holding leashes attached to the dogs.

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 helps Savannah soul food favorite stage a culinary comeback

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Geneva Wade built a reputation for mouthwatering Southern cooking in the ‘80s and ‘90s. When she decided to bring her famous fried chicken & cornbread back to Savannah, she turned to the UGA SBDC for help. With expert guidance and financing support, Geneva’s Famous Chicken & Cornbread Co. is now a thriving success.

Community ties, relationship with UGA SBDC leads to growth for restaurant franchise

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When the pandemic threatened her fast-casual restaurant, Dos Bros, Purvi Patel turned to the UGA SBDC for help securing funding, expanding her catering operations, and opening two more locations! Today, Dos Bros not only thrives but also gives back—supporting nonprofit organizations, employing individuals with intellectual disabilities, and mentoring students through local schools.

Local artisan store sees success with help of UGA SBDC

Vintage‑style sign reading “Locally Made Savannah” mounted outside a storefront, with arrows pointing inward.

When Nick and Tonya Rintye had an idea to open a store selling locally made goods, they knew their first step was to meet with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC). Since opening, Locally Made Savannah has seen strong growth in both revenue and employees. They now showcase goods for purchase from more than 300 local artisans.

UGA SBDC helps bakery survive and thrive despite pandemic

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The UGA SBDC supports businesses at every stage—whether preparing for growth or navigating unexpected challenges. That support proved critical for BreadWorks International, which faced pandemic-related hurdles after its founding in 2007. With UGA SBDC guidance, the company not only survived but achieved 1,100 percent sales growth and added 15 employees.

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