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.

Our office is closed today, June 19, and will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, June 22.
06/19/2026

Our office is closed today, June 19, and will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, June 22.

Rally Point Grille is more than a restaurant – it’s a tribute to service. With UGA SBDC support, the U.S. Marine veteran...
06/17/2026

Rally Point Grille is more than a restaurant – it’s a tribute to service. With UGA SBDC support, the U.S. Marine veterans Ralph and Carrie Roeger built a space where veterans and first responders feel at home. Read the full story 🔗 https://georgiasbdc.org/rally-point-grille/

🤖 Curious about how AI can support your business? Whether you are just getting started or looking to improve your skills...
06/17/2026

🤖 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

📣 Feeling overwhelmed by marketing trends and changing technology? Join us for Five Must-Do’s for Marketing Your Local B...
06/13/2026

📣 Feeling overwhelmed by marketing trends and changing technology? Join us for Five Must-Do’s for Marketing Your Local Business and learn the most important strategies to help your business stay visible and relevant to local customers.
Learn how to improve your Google Business Listing, optimize your social media presence, increase online reviews and use AI tools without losing authenticity. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0844-001
Class Details:
Date & Time: July 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)
Location: Lions Hall in Donalsonville
Registration fee: No Cost!

Fellows Cafe didn’t just survive the pandemic, it thrived. With support from the UGA SBDC, Christina and Tony DeVictor s...
06/11/2026

Fellows Cafe didn’t just survive the pandemic, it thrived. With support from the UGA SBDC, Christina and Tony DeVictor secured funding, bought their building, and are now expanding. That’s small business resilience at its finest. Read the full story here: https://georgiasbdc.org/fellows-cafe/

TOMORROW we’ll kick off the AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners! 🤖 This program will help you impr...
06/08/2026

TOMORROW we’ll kick off the AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners! 🤖 This program will help you improve prompts, automate tasks and build practical AI systems that support real business growth.
Bring your laptop and gain hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Canva while learning how to use AI responsibly and effectively. Register NOW 🔗 https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0822-001
Program Details:
Date & Time: Tuesdays, June 9 & 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
Registration Fee: $49
Thank you to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia AIM for your generous support of this program!

📣 Feeling overwhelmed by marketing trends and changing technology? Join us for Five Must-Do’s for Marketing Your Local B...
06/04/2026

📣 Feeling overwhelmed by marketing trends and changing technology? Join us for Five Must-Do’s for Marketing Your Local Business and learn the most important strategies to help your business stay visible and relevant to local customers.
Learn how to improve your Google Business Listing, optimize your social media presence, increase online reviews and use AI tools without losing authenticity. Register today! https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0844-001
Class Details:
Date & Time: July 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lions Hall in Donalsonville
Registration fee: No Cost!
Thank you to Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing for their support of this class!

Start strong, 💪 join us for our SBDC StartSmart Virtual Series that kicks off July 14! Every Tuesday and Thursday from ...
06/04/2026

Start strong, 💪 join us for our SBDC StartSmart Virtual Series that kicks off July 14! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for four weeks, learn virtually from our team of business experts from across the state. Our subject matter experts will guide you through operations, marketing, financial analysis and more!
Register today: https://ugasbdc.training/sta/0516-011
Program Details:
Date & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 14-August 6, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Format: Webinar
Registration Fee: $99
Thank you to Wells Fargo for their generous support of this program!

🤖 NEXT WEEK our AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners class starts! This program will help you impro...
06/03/2026

🤖 NEXT WEEK our AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners class starts! This program will help you improve prompts, automate tasks and build practical AI systems that support your business's growth.
Bring your laptop and gain hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Canva while learning how to use AI responsibly and effectively. Register today 🔗 https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0822-001
Program Details:
Date & Time: Tuesdays, June 9 & 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce Imagine Thomasville
Registration Fee: $49
Thank you to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing for your generous support of this program!

With guidance from the UGA SBDC, a Warner Robins entrepreneur scaled her communications agency, expanded into new produc...
05/29/2026

With guidance from the UGA SBDC, a Warner Robins entrepreneur scaled her communications agency, expanded into new product lines, and won major government contracts. Read the full story ➡️ https://georgiasbdc.org/the-miner-agency/

Address

2419 Westgate Drive
Albany, GA
31707

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12294201144

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