This energizing, one-day summit is centered on empowering those in business - whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or corporate leader. This event offers expert-led sessions on marketing, AI tools, funding strategies, HR essentials, lead generation, finance, and more, tailored to the real-world challenges and opportunities faced in today’s business landscape.
Learn from seasoned professionals and innovative thinkers who’ve built and scaled businesses from the ground up. Walk away with actionable strategies, practical tools, and a vibrant network of professionals committed to growth and leadership.
Register now and reserve your spot!
This event is open to everyone interested in learning about entrepreneurship regardless of sex.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
We would like to thank State Farm for their generous support of this program.
Alyssa Foskey serves as the Area Director for the UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University. She joined the Valdosta team in 2019 with 20+ years of customer service experience, 15+ years teaching in higher education, and 11+ years of contract training that includes customization and instruction in business management.
Additionally, Alyssa has specialized knowledge of the childcare industry and is active with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and other childcare organizations. She also has a knowledge base in logistics and transportation from her sales experience in the freight industry.
Funded in part 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.
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
