StillFire and UGA SBDC Ignite Brewing Success
Putting UGA SBDC Resources to Use Law school opens the door to many possibilities. While sitting in his law school classes at the University of Georgia, Aaron Bisges, general manager at StillFire Brewing, never dreamed one of those possibilities would be opening a brewery after graduation. He worked at bars and restaurants throughout law school […]
A Lifetime Learner Thrives with UGA SBDC
James Guzman was no stranger to entrepreneurship when he began working with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC). Decades before starting his own business, Guzman already had the drive to own his own business, cleaning cars and selling candy in his Miami neighborhood. When his parents passed away, he had to […]
Community ties, relationship with UGA SBDC leads to growth for restaurant franchise
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.
Columbus OBGYN Practice Turns to UGA SBDC for Business Restart
A few years after her husband’s passing, Patricia Eldridge was determined to honor his legacy by reopening his OBGYN medical practice. With limited business experience and funds, she turned to the UGA SBDC for support. Thanks to their guidance, Eldridge MBS Wellness Center for Women is now thriving, expanding its team to meet the increasing demand for their services.
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UGA SBDC helps Panthersville Business Stand Out and Gain Steady Growth
In 2014, Nadine Marsh Coleman had the opportunity to acquire SERVPRO® of Panthersville, a franchise that provides residential, commercial and governmental water and fire restoration and mold remediation services. Her transition from a career as a software engineer to full-time business ownership led her to the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) for assistance. Coleman’s work with the UGA SBDC guided the trajectory of her business, transitioning it from fragile to thriving, and tripling sales within the first four years of her full-time ownership that began in 2019.
Meet U.S. SBA Georgia Small Business Person of the Year: UGA SBDC client Eric Williams
Eric Williams, owner of Unified Defense and Prince Service & Manufacturing, turned to the UGA SBDC when the building that housed his business was put on the market. This crucial decision not only led to significant growth for his company, but in 2024 Williams was named U.S. SBA’s Georgia Small Business Person of the Year.
