You're not alone. But scaling a business requires more than a dream. It demands strategic planning, resilience, and the foresight to navigate the challenges and disruptions ahead. Join us and explore what growth means for your business, identify the internal and external obstacles that can derail that growth, and develop a proactive (not reactive!) strategy to mitigate the risk that will come your way. Connect with a panel of industry experts who specialize in helping businesses prepare for threats and uncertainty. You'll leave feeling prepared to lead when things don't go as planned and thrive in a constantly evolving business landscape!
Thursday, October 3, 2024
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
David Lewis is the area director for the UGA SBDC in Brunswick. He is a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor and QuickBooks Payroll Pro Advisor with over 15 years of experience in small business accounting. He has a passion for helping businesses streamline their operations and focus on growth through the use of financial tools and insights. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia (BBA in risk management and insurance, MBA). His diverse background, expertise and 30+ years of business consulting make him a valuable resource for business owners seeking to improve their financial management and achieve their growth goals.
With over 20 years of business and brand management experience, Jennifer Lee is a strategic visionary. Her focus lies in analyzing needs and developing strategies and plans to build businesses. She has firsthand experience with the UGA SBDC, having used the UGA SBDC services to successfully acquire, operate, and eventually sell a small business. This real-world experience has given her unique insights into the challenges and opportunities facing business owners. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (MBA) and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (BS in marketing and communications).
All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762
