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.

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/

🤖 Ready to move beyond basic AI tools? AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners helps entrepreneurs imp...
05/29/2026

🤖 Ready to move beyond basic AI tools? AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners helps entrepreneurs 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 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
Registration Fee: $49
Thank you to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia AIM for your generous support of this program!

Don’t miss out on this 4-week course starting next week! The Maximum Money Series is designed to help empower small busi...
05/27/2026

Don’t miss out on this 4-week course starting next week! The Maximum Money Series is designed to help empower small business owners with simple financial forecasting techniques that will drive smart decision-making. The first, second and last classes will be held in person; the third class will be hosted virtually! Register now 🔗 https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0713-002
Program Details:
Dates & Time: June 2, June 9, June 16 and June 23, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: June 2,9 and 23 at the Microbusiness Enterprise Center; June 16 online
Registration Fee: $49, 25% off discount for registering early!
Program Partners: Southwest Georgia Regional Commission & Georgia AIM

Today, we honor and remember those who gave their lives for our country. In recognition of Memorial Day, our office will...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember those who gave their lives for our country. In recognition of Memorial Day, our office will be closed today. We will be back to serving small businesses tomorrow, May 26.

05/22/2026

REGISTER TODAY for the Maximum Money Series! 💰 The series will kick off on 6/2 in Albany at the Microbusiness Enterprise Center. Program instructor Tonita McKnight is excited to take you through a variety of topics that will help your business achieve financial health! Register now ➡️ https://ugasbdc.training/alb/0713-002

Innovation meets partnership in this inspiring success story. Learn how Winton Machine leveraged UGA SBDC expertise to s...
05/21/2026

Innovation meets partnership in this inspiring success story. Learn how Winton Machine leveraged UGA SBDC expertise to secure funding, refine strategy, and scale globally. Watch the full story 🔗 https://georgiasbdc.org/winton-machine/

Start strong, 💪 join us for our SBDC StartSmart Virtual Series that kicks off July 14! Every Tuesday and Thursday from ...
05/21/2026

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!

🤖 Ready to move beyond basic AI tools? AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners helps entrepreneurs imp...
05/18/2026

🤖 Ready to move beyond basic AI tools? AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners helps entrepreneurs 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 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
Registration Fee: $49
Thank you to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing for your generous support of this program!

Are you ready to improve your AI skills to help your business? 🤖 Then join us for the two-part AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Wo...
05/14/2026

Are you ready to improve your AI skills to help your business? 🤖 Then join us for the two-part AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners. With an extensive background in marketing, branding and communication, our program instructor, Nema Etheridge, is excited to help you take advantage of AI to help your small business succeed!
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 Imagine Thomasville
Registration fee: $49
Program Partner: Southwest Georgia Regional Commission & Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

Thinking about exporting? DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment turned expert guidance and export training from the UGA SBDC into r...
05/13/2026

Thinking about exporting? DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment turned expert guidance and export training from the UGA SBDC into real international sales growth. Your global journey could be next. Read the full story 🔗 https://georgiasbdc.org/delongs-gizzard-equipment/

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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