UGA Small Business Development Center in Albany

UGA Small Business Development Center in Albany Enhancing the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Our Guiding Principles

“Expertise for Entrepreneurs”

We make certain that the culmination of all our efforts is focusing on our clients: Georgia’s entrepreneurs. As the sophistication of the marketplace increases, we refine our target markets so that we are serving those whom we can best help. We create new products and services that are suited to the needs of our clients. We hire, train, and

monitor the performance of individuals so that they have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to deliver products and services in the most effective manner.

“Help Georgia Businesses Grow”

We have a thorough understanding of clients’ business needs and an obvious caring and passion to help them succeed. We treat clients, fellow employees, and stakeholders with the respect that earns trust and builds mutual benefit. We celebrate our clients’ successes and measure their growth in order to exhibit the valuable impact the SBDC has on the national, state, and local economies.

“Public Service Faculty”

Through learning, discovery, and shared responsibility, we educate our clients how to become better business owners. We adhere to the professional tenets and operating principles of our university partners, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Association of Small Business Development Centers. We recognize that our numerous roles (citizen, employee, family member, etc.) are inter-related and that proper perspective is needed to achieve the various goals of each role. General Information
We strive to be recognized for excellence and championed by our clients and stakeholders.

💼 Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, the How ...
08/28/2026

💼 Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, the How to Start a Business in Georgia program will give you a roadmap to success.

Leave with actionable steps, essential tools and resources to start your business on a strong foundation. Register now 🔗 https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0827-009

Program Details:
Date & Time: Thursday, September 22 at 1 p.m.
Location: Lovett Hall, ASU Coliseum
Registration Fee: No Cost!
Thank you to State Farm for their generous support of this program!

From backyard smoker to BBQ royalty. With help from the UGA SBDC, Gary and Dionn Lanton turned their passion into two th...
08/28/2026

From backyard smoker to BBQ royalty. With help from the UGA SBDC, Gary and Dionn Lanton turned their passion into two thriving restaurants and national acclaim. Read the full story 🔗 https://georgiasbdc.org/holy-smokes-bbq/

TOMORROW: 🤝 Great customer service starts long before a customer interaction. Our upcoming program, Customer Service: De...
08/25/2026

TOMORROW: 🤝 Great customer service starts long before a customer interaction. Our upcoming program, Customer Service: Develop Your True Competitive Edge, explores how strong team culture and smart business practices can help you retain customers, strengthen loyalty and stand out from the competition.

Learn how to move beyond basic service skills and build a customer experience that drives long-term success. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0818-002

Program Details:
🗓️ Wednesday, August 26 at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce
🏷️ $49

TOMORROW: 🤖 Curious about how AI can support your business? Whether you are just getting started or looking to improve y...
08/24/2026

TOMORROW: 🤖 Curious about how AI can support your business? Whether you are just getting started or looking to improve your skills, this class will help you create stronger prompts, get more from tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini and better understand the risks of using AI.

Walk away with practical ways to use AI to support everyday business tasks. Register now: https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0821-001

Program Details:
🗓️ August 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
📍 Microbusiness Enterprise Center
🏷️ $39

A century of craftsmanship. Three generations of leadership. One trusted partnership.  As Doug Meadows prepares to pass ...
08/21/2026

A century of craftsmanship. Three generations of leadership. One trusted partnership.

As Doug Meadows prepares to pass David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry to his son Joseph, the UGA SBDC continues to provide the guidance and resources helping this family business thrive.

"The SBDC is like a hidden gem. It's one of the best tools a business owner can invest in and use."

Read their inspiring story: https://georgiasbdc.org/david-douglas/

🤝 Customer service is more than a training session or a page in a manual. It has to become part of how your team operate...
08/19/2026

🤝 Customer service is more than a training session or a page in a manual. It has to become part of how your team operates every day.

In Customer Service: Develop Your True Competitive Edge, learn how to build a culture that empowers employees to deliver consistent, high-quality service and helps answer a critical question: Are you retaining customers or constantly chasing new ones?

Move beyond basic customer service and discover strategies to build lasting customer relationships. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0818-002

Program Details:
🗓️ Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m.
📍 Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce
🏷️ $49

We’re ONE WEEK AWAY from our Beginners AI for Small Business training program!  🤖 Whether you are just getting started o...
08/18/2026

We’re ONE WEEK AWAY from our Beginners AI for Small Business training program! 🤖 Whether you are just getting started or looking to improve your skills, this class will help you create stronger prompts, get more from tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini and better understand the risks of using AI.

Walk away with practical ways to use AI to support everyday business tasks. Register now: https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0821-001

Program Details:
🗓️ August 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
📍 Microbusiness Enterprise Center
🏷️ $39

🤖 What could AI take off your plate?From repetitive tasks to everyday business functions, AI can help small business own...
08/17/2026

🤖 What could AI take off your plate?
From repetitive tasks to everyday business functions, AI can help small business owners save time and work more efficiently. Beginners AI for Small Business will show you where to start and how to put AI to work in your business.
Don’t just hear about AI. Learn how to use it. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0821-001
Program Details:
August 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Microbusiness Enterprise Center
$39

"Because of the work we've done, some of the weaknesses from that first meeting have shifted to our strengths."  Through...
08/12/2026

"Because of the work we've done, some of the weaknesses from that first meeting have shifted to our strengths."

Through strategic planning, financial guidance, and leadership development support from the UGA SBDC, Perimeter Floors has built an even stronger foundation for growth.
Read the full story 🔗 https://georgiasbdc.org/perimeter-floors/

Are you ready to turn the key and unlock the capital your business needs to thrive?  🔐Join us for the hands-on Unlocking...
08/12/2026

Are you ready to turn the key and unlock the capital your business needs to thrive? 🔐
Join us for the hands-on Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business workshop, where we will walk you through the different types of capital. Leave this course with the ability to think like a lender and ensure your business is lender-ready! Register now: https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0649-048
Program Details:
Date & Time: October 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Registration Fee: No-Cost Program!
Program Partners: Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Address

2829 Old Dawson Road, Suite 110
Albany, GA
31797

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12294201144

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