UGA Small Business Development Center at Georgia Southern University

09/02/2026

POV: You Get 1:1 Consulting with the UGA SBDC. 🤝

If you’re a small business owner looking for guidance, we’re here to help! Contact our office to learn how we can support you and your business. https://georgiasbdc.org/locations/statesboro/

08/31/2026

📣 You asked. We listened. Design Like a Pro with Canva: Mastering the Basics is BACK!

Missed it the first time? Here's your chance to build the Canva skills that make creating marketing materials faster, easier and less frustrating.

🗓 Tuesday, Sept. 22
⏰ 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
💻 Live webinar
💲 $29

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/gvl/0817-002

08/27/2026

💰 Nora Guzman is making the trip to Statesboro, and she’s bringing her funding expertise with her!

Join us for Unlocking Capital: An Owner's Guide to Funding a Small Business (No-Cost Program) and learn from an expert who knows the financial side of business inside and out. Nora will break down funding options, share what lenders are really looking for and help you understand how to get your business lender-ready.

🗓 Sept. 15
⏰ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 GSU City Campus

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/gso/0649-033

A special thank you to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and ACE for their generous support of this program!

08/24/2026

🌎 Looking to grow your business through exporting? Regional Georgia Export Development Outreach & Training is coming to Statesboro! Learn about resources that can help Georgia businesses explore international markets.

🗓 Sept. 16
⏰ 10 a.m. to noon
💲 No cost to attend, but registration is required

Learn more and register today! 👇

Regional Export Development Outreach and Training Across Georgia Georgia’s manufacturing sector is moving fast, and global markets are essential for growth, resilience, and long‑term competitiveness. This statewide outreach meets manufacturers where they are and connects them with practical expe...

08/21/2026

🌟 NEW business training now available!

The holiday rush brings more customers through your door, but what will make them come back after the season is over? Join us for The Experience Effect: Holiday Edition and learn how to turn holiday shoppers into loyal customers by creating an experience they'll remember.

🗓 Sept. 24
⏰ 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
💻 Live webinar
💲 $39

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/rom/0864-001

08/21/2026

💎 A family jewelry business. Nearly 100 years of history. A future secured through strategic planning. See how the UGA SBDC helped David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry grow, expand, and prepare for the next generation of leadership. https://georgiasbdc.org/david-douglas/

08/17/2026

💰 Need funding to grow your business?

Join us for Unlocking Capital: An Owner's Guide to Funding a Small Business (No-Cost Program), a hands-on workshop designed to help you better understand your funding options and what it takes to become lender-ready.

🗓 Sept. 15
⏰ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 GSU City Campus

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/gso/0649-033

Thank you to our program partners, Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) for their generous support of this program!

08/13/2026

Strategic planning. Financial insight. Leadership development. Learn how Perimeter Floors is building long-term success with guidance from the UGA SBDC. 👏 https://georgiasbdc.org/perimeter-floors/

08/07/2026

We'd love to be in your business's corner. ✨ Connect with our team to see how we can help you navigate challenges and grow: https://georgiasbdc.org/locations/statesboro/