0689-001 ALB Women’s Business Summit Albany

Women's Business Summit Albany

DATE
Thursday, March 13th
COST
$ 79.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Managing a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Since 2019, women have started businesses at nearly two times the rate of their male counterparts.

But accessing resources to grow a business can be challenging - especially in a rural setting. The UGA SBDC in Albany's first annual Women's Business Summit will bring together women leaders from across Georgia for a day-long event to educate, inspire, and equip local entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow their businesses. Sessions on finance, marketing, and women-owned business certification will complement personal success stories from local business leaders. Prepare to be energized and connected to an expanded network of women who can support your path to growth.

Featured Sessions Include:

  • Keynote Address: Grace Fricks, Founding President of ACE
  • Local Lender Panel: Learn how to secure funding for your business
  • Marketing Insights: Led by Rachel Mansfield, Brocksfield Design
  • Small Business Success Story: Robin Major, CEO of SoftDev
  • Woman-Owned Business Certification: Insights & benefits
  • Facilitated Networking Session: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs

*Although this event is primarily designed to support women entrepreneurs, we extend a warm invitation to all individuals who wish to attend. Everyone is welcome to participate and engage in the discussions.

Starts in 1 month!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Find funding sources to grow your business
  • Seek woman-owned business certification
  • Develop marketing collateral that speaks to your target market
  • Find like-minded women business leaders in South Georgia
  • Stay connected to regional and statewide resources

PROGRAM DETAILS

Thursday, March 13, 2025
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Cost: $79.00

25% off discount for registering early! Discount expires 30 days before the event. Register today!  

Complimentary Seat with Code Provided

The Event Center at Northwest Library
2507 Dawson Road
Albany, GA
31707

PROGRAM PARTNERS

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Nema Etheridge

Nema Etheridge is the area director of the UGA SBDC in Albany. She joined the UGA SBDC with more than 15 years experience working with Georgia small businesses. Prior to joining the SBDC, she served as the marketing director for a Georgia-based coffee company that serves customers in wholesale, e-commerce and brick-and-mortar settings. She has worked in a variety of roles in small business, gaining experience in branding, communications, digital marketing, restaurant hospitality and management, sales, and strategic planning. She is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier Atlanta, is fluent in French and speaks conversational Spanish.

Susan McBrayer

Susan Paz McBrayer is a business consultant with the UGA SBDC in Albany. Before joining the SBDC, she had accumulated significant experience in management and finance within the realms of retail banking, consumer lending, and wealth management. Over a span of more than 20 years, Susan contributed her expertise to wealth planning, asset management, and the management of retail banking operations. As a first-generation Cuban American, Susan is bilingual in English and Spanish. Leveraging her extensive background in relationship management, she takes pleasure in collaborating with small businesses to achieve their funding and strategic planning objectives.

Tonita McKnight

Tonita McKnight is a Georgia native with roots in North and Southwest GA. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College with a major in Theater. She has held various positions in personal banking, property management, program management, grant administration and economic development.  

She has worked with Albany Community Together, Inc. for the last nine years, where she helped entrepreneurs in Southwest Georgia with coaching, connections and access to capital. She is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional through NDC and a certified Business Incubator Manager through InBIA.

Cynthia Corgan

Cindy is a business advisor who has been with the UGA SBDC at Valdosta State University since 2015, initially as a program coordinator, and presently as a business advisor serving the Valdosta and Brunswick areas.

Cindy has taught courses on customer service, business etiquette, marketing, and other various classes pertaining to Microsoft Suite. She enjoys assisting upcoming entrepreneurs on their path to becoming a business owner.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Albany
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 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. Contact [email protected] or call 229-420-1144