Macon restaurant crosses the finish line with help of UGA SBDC
Entrepreneurs Dawn McCullar and Brooke Woods reached out to the UGA SBDC to secure the funding needed to open Yollah Social Kitchen + Garden. UGA SBDC consultants assisted them with their business planning and financial projections they needed—helping launch a restaurant that has quickly become a welcoming, community favorite in Macon.
A roadside tradition continues to grow with UGA SBDC
Since 1937, Stuckey’s has been a beloved roadside landmark for travelers across America, famous for its iconic pecan log roll. When the company sought to acquire a property for a new pecan shelling and candy manufacturing facility, it turned to the UGA SBDC for support. The UGA SBDC helped Stuckey’s develop a strategic business plan, secure financing, and establish clear, achievable goals to support the brand’s continued growth and legacy.
StillFire and UGA SBDC ignite brewing success
Discover how StillFire Brewing turned a bold idea into a booming community destination with help from the UGA SBDC. From business planning and financing to growth strategy and expansion, SBDC support helped the Suwanee-based brewery open strong, scale rapidly, and confidently plan a second location—proving that the right guidance can help great ideas take off.
Senior care entrepreneurs find success with guidance from the UGA SBDC
Through strategic guidance from the UGA SBDC, senior care entrepreneurs Ciera and Arthur Raven grew a startup into a multi county employer, increased revenue by 400% and completed a successful business sale. Their journey demonstrates the impact of sustained small business support in Georgia’s communities.
UGA SBDC helps hotel entrepreneur build his dream in rural Georgia
Big growth often starts with the right partner. For hotel owner Neil Patel, the UGA SBDC provided the insights and financial expertise that allowed him to secure funding, renovate aging properties and expand across Georgia. Discover the full story behind his remarkable journey.
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Bronx Bagel Buggy finds a home, new growth opportunities with help from UGA SBDC
What started as a weekend bagel buggy is now a thriving NYC-style bagel shop in Chamblee. With guidance from the UGA Small Business Development Center, Bronx Bagel Buggy grew from farmers markets to a $1.2M business and earned the title of “Best Bagel in Georgia for two years in a row.
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