This summit will focus on the power of reinvention—how embracing change, transforming setbacks into opportunities, and continuously adapting can drive success. We will spotlight speakers who have turned challenges into triumphs, breaking through barriers and redefining what’s possible in their professional and personal lives.
Through motivational and informative speakers, insightful panel conversations, and valuable networking opportunities, participants will walk away with the tools, inspiration, and confidence to not only embrace change, but to drive it—reinventing themselves and their businesses as true forces for future success.
This event is open to everyone interested in learning about entrepreneurship regardless of sex.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
We would like to thank State Farm for their generous support of this program.
Peter Matthews is the Area Director for the UGA SBDC in Rome. Peter has fifteen years of experience with the UGA SBDC. His expertise includes financial packaging, financial analysis, and business management. He has experience in designing and implementing business plans, store layout, site selection and staffing in retail environments.
Peter has over fourteen years of experience working with business customers in credit administration performing credit underwriting for commercial and mortgage credits including financial analysis, loan packaging, and risk grading.
Peter received his MBA in finance from Tulane University and BBA in finance from Emory University.
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
