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 […]
Rally Point Grille: Serving veterans, first responders and community with support from the UGA SBDC
Rally Point Grille isn’t just serving meals, it’s serving a mission. Learn how Marine veterans Ralph and Carrie Roeger turned their vision into a thriving, multi-location business that honors service and fosters connection. With strategic guidance from the UGA SBDC, they’ve grown their impact and expanded across Georgia.
Atlanta speech pathology practice expands nationally with help from UGA SBDC
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.
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.
