Janie Davis, Children Unique Christian Daycare Center, Inc.

Growing Pains Send Augusta Day Care Operator to the SBDC Shortly after opening a licensed childcare service in her home, Janie Davis needed to expand. “We started in 1996 with six children in my home, but received so many calls that we knew we had to grow,” say Davis, founder and CEO of Children Unique Christian Daycare Center, Inc., in […]
Mary Hester, LAN Systems

Strategic Planning Leads Norcross Technology Firm to Greater Profits After leading an IT department that had won several awards for another technical firm, Mary Hester acquired LAN Systems in January 2008 “We did the kind of IT work people needed,” says Hester, who sports both an M.B.A. and a degree in electrical engineering. “I wanted to take that experience and philosophy and […]
Atlanta Office

Contact 75 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 700Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 413-7830Fax: (404) 413-7832 Email: [email protected] Driving and Parking Instructions for the UGA SBDC at GSU Our Services In addition to educational training programs, we provide confidential, no cost, one-on-one consulting (by appointment only) to owners of for-profit businesses in Georgia. Step 1. Complete the Business […]
Athens Office
Contact 382 E Broad StreetAthens, GA 30602-5412 Phone: (706) 542-7436Email: [email protected] Parking and Driving Instructions to the UGA SBDC in Athens In addition to educational training programs, we provide confidential, no cost, one-on-one consulting (by appointment only) to owners of for-profit businesses in Georgia. If you are starting a new business, before seeing a consultant […]
GrowSmart
Whether you’ve been in business for twenty years or two years, SBDC GrowSmart™ can align your vision for your business with the steps to get you there. Create a framework to improve the performance of your business and shape the success of your business for years to come. Work ON your business, not just IN […]
Georgia construction company secures $1.3 million property for expansion with UGA SBDC support

Kendrick and Abelardo Maradiaga, the father-and-son team behind A&B Commercial Construction, secured $1.3 million in financing to purchase their first commercial property with expert guidance from the UGA SBDC. Their story is a powerful example of how strategic support can help small businesses scale with confidence.
Atlanta’s Henri’s Bakery & Deli finds recipe for growth with UGA SBDC support

Henri’s Bakery & Deli, a cherished Atlanta institution since 1929, is growing stronger than ever under Anthony DiNardo’s leadership – with strategic support from the UGA SBDC. Discover how this iconic business is scaling up while staying true to its roots.
South Georgia staffing company finds strength through UGA SBDC strategic support

When Brianna and Jason Wilson took a leap of faith to buy a small staffing company, they turned to the UGA SBDC for expert guidance. A decade later, they’ve doubled their workforce, expanded into new ventures, and continue to grow with UGA SBDC support.