The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center's Multicultural Business Division, in partnership with Decide DeKalb and DeKalb County Government through the Purchasing & Contracting Department, is pleased to announce a new small business and supplier development program. This initiative aims to assist in developing small businesses as they prepare for participation in the DeKalb County Government procurement process and Local Small Business Enterprise certification process. In addition to offering insights on the County's procurement process; including the Local Small Business Enterprise Certification (LSBE) program; this development program will provide training on essential business topics such as human resources, insurance, bonding, working capital, supplier registration, certifications, and financial management.
Session 1: Understand Procurement Processes: Strategic Planning & Execution.
Session 2: Navigate the Opportunity: Master The LSBE Certification.
Session 3: Develop Key Business Competencies: Market Positioning & Pitching Your Value Proposition.
Session 4: Strengthen Financial Management Practices.
Session 5: Deliver the Business Value Proposition: Built to Scale?
Thursday, October 2, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday, October 16, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tulu Kaifee is the Procurement and Finance Specialist at the UGA SBDC. She joined the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s Multicultural Business Division in October 2023 as a procurement and finance specialist. Tulu has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry with experience in the consumer, small business and commercial lending segments serving entrepreneurs across Georgia. Tulu’s passion to serve multicultural and underrepresented communities gives her a unique edge incorporating Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategies to attract and retain talent in a competitive environment.
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
