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Technical assistance from the UGA SBDC opens doors to rapid growth for medical equipment supplier
Brookstone Medical, a durable medical equipment supplier, was successful and growing, but owner Matt Corley felt he was missing out on opportunities to further expand and ready his company for future growth. Together with our consultants, he worked on ways to improve financing, created job descriptions, updated the employee handbook, and developed a plan to add new product lines. Since then, his employee count has doubled, and sales have increased nearly five-fold since 2021.
The UGA SBDC supports Atlanta real estate company through coaching and enhanced infrastructure
Through her partnership with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), Labrescia “Breezy” Dawson has watched her real estate company’s earnings surpass $1 million, secured a government contract worth up to $1 billion and positioned her business for further innovation and adaptability.
Apparel brand manages growth with help from the UGA SBDC
Roy Steinberg’s golf apparel business was in full swing in Albany, Georgia, but his business needed additional cash flow to increase inventory and meet demand. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, Steinberg was able to develop a strong financial plan to refinance existing loans and improve cash flow. His hard work paid off—sales for his business, Steinberg Sportswear, have tripled.
A long-term relationship with UGA SBDC leads to steady growth
Brandon Pelissero, owner of industrial chemical company Ecolink, has worked with us for more than 15 years, beginning with a website audit in 2009. Over the past few years, the success of the partnership has been reflected in Ecolink’s growth—by 2023 the company had quadrupled sales and expanded both domestically and internationally.
Erosion control product manufacturer expands marketing with assistance from UGA SBDC
Looking to increase their online presence and expand their digital marketing efforts, owners of Silt Saver attended a UGA SBDC class focusing on LinkedIn strategy and was connected with Peter Williams, business consultant at the UGA SBDC in Macon. Williams educated Potter and Stephanie Singleton on ways to leverage social media to enhance their current marketing efforts. Now, Silt Saver is selling on a much broader scope.
Former police officer takes safety standard product to market with the help of UGA SBDC
A roadside accident sparked a life‑saving idea—and with help from the UGA Small Business Development Center, former police officer Deidre Goodwin turned that idea into a fast‑growing safety product company. With SBDC guidance on strategy, marketing, and growth, Haltzgloves went from prototype to national distribution, achieving 500‑fold sales growth and earning a major big‑box retail contract.
UGA SBDC digital marketing leads to market expansion for Cornelia managed service provider
With help from the UGA Small Business Development Center, Cornelia-based ACG Solutions sharpened its digital marketing and SEO strategy to fuel expansion across Northeast Georgia. SBDC consulting led to stronger online visibility, new market entry, and measurable results—driving revenue growth, job creation, and a broader service footprint for the family-owned IT firm.