UGA SBDC strategic coaching fuels growth for LaGrange home care franchise

When two sisters launched an in-home, non-medical home care franchise to better serve families like their own, demand quickly followed. With strategic coaching from the UGA SBDC, Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care in LaGrange built the systems needed to scale—nearly tripling revenue, expanding staff, and earning top statewide and local awards while keeping quality care at the center of their mission.

Manufacturer expands export markets with UGA SBDC support and training

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DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment, a specialty poultry equipment parts manufacturer, has carved out a niche in an industry dominated by one-stop poultry machine shops. When owner Mary DeLong Murray set her sights on expanding her company’s export business five years ago, she turned to the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) for expert […]

Security technology firm secures future with UGA SBDC assistance

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When Adam Hammock launched iS3 Tech Services, he had deep technical expertise—but knew scaling a business would require more. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, iS3 has grown into a thriving security technology firm protecting mission critical facilities across the Southeast. Read how the right partnership helped turn vision into lasting impact.

Atlanta speech pathology practice expands nationally with help from UGA SBDC

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Darius Thomas, founder of Atlanta-based Dynamic Therapy, turned a local speech-language pathology practice into a multi-state operation with help from the UGA SBDC. Through expert financial planning, marketing strategy, and workforce development support, Thomas more than doubled his revenue and grown his team from six to 26 employees.

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Home Statesboro at Georgia Southern University STATESBOROat Georgia Southern University58 East Main Street, Suite DStatesboro, GA 30458 Phone: (912) 478-7232 The UGA SBDC at Georgia Southern University serves Bulloch, Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven, Candler, Montgomery, Toombs, Tattnal, Evans and Liberty counties. Statesboro Team Upcoming Training Programs Wed 6 May May 6th @ 9:30 am Course Number: […]

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