Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
After becoming a dynamic and visionary business consultant, Rebecca now serves as Area Director for the UGA SBDC Augusta office. Since joining in 2014 as a Program Coordinator, she has advanced into leadership while building extensive experience across strategy, marketing, human resources, and staff development. Rebecca partners with both aspiring and established entrepreneurs to assess opportunities, guide strategic planning, and support sustainable growth. With a strong background in business, retail, and education, she delivers practical insights and actionable strategies that empower clients to achieve long-term success.
Lisa Rackley is the area director and a senior business consultant at the UGA SBDC in Macon, serving small businesses in Middle Georgia. Prior to joining the SBDC, she worked in Human Resources for a global manufacturing facility. Lisa has presented educational workshops to audiences throughout Georgia and at America’s SBDC national conferences. Her presentation topics covered areas such as talent recruitment and retention and HR best practices. She is certified by the Society of Human Resource Management as a Senior Certified Professional. She holds an MBA from Georgia College and a BS in Management from Florida State University.
The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.
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