Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, this class will give you a roadmap to success. You’ll learn what you need to start a business in Georgia, from assessing the feasibility of your idea to marketing, finding financing, building a team, and operating legally. You’ll leave with actionable steps, essential tools, and resources to start your business on a strong foundation. Small businesses are the backbone of America; this class will help you start yours.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This is a Zoom webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your Zoom link via email.
Steve Trussell is a business consultant at the UGA SBDC at Georgia Southern University. Steve brings extensive experience in consulting with firms on manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain management. He has worked with both large manufacturers and small companies to improve their supply chains through organizational transformation, strategic sourcing, and negotiations. Steve has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville and he earned his MBA from Bellarmine University.
Jonisa McBride brings over 15 years of leadership experience spanning corporate, nonprofit, and small business sectors. She has held key roles with Gulfstream Aerospace, American Heritage Girls and the Boy Scouts of America. In addition to her work with larger organizations, she has founded and operated several service-based businesses, gaining firsthand insight into operations, client service and sustainable growth. Her professional experience includes program development, team leadership, and organizational strategy. She works with entrepreneurs across industries, helping them navigate strategic planning, operations, and leadership development.
This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.
All programs 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.
The UGA SBDC is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the United States. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
The UGA SBDC is an accredited member of America’s SBDC.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762
