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Georgia SBDC

Reimagining Main Street

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Side Hustle Becomes Big Business for SBDC Client

In 1999, Jason Jones started renting out sound equipment for local concerts and theater productions as a side hustle to support his aspirations as a musician. Over 20 years later, his side hustle has become a multimillion-dollar business, S&L Integrated, based in Thomasville, Ga. “The Georgia SBDC has done great in pointing me in the right direction at every stage of the business,” said Jones.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Side Hustle Becomes Big Business for SBDC Client

In 1999, Jason Jones started renting out sound equipment for local concerts and theater productions as a side hustle to support his aspirations as a musician. Over 20 years later, his side hustle has become a multimillion-dollar business, S&L Integrated, based in Thomasville, Ga. “The Georgia SBDC has done great in pointing me in the right direction at every stage of the business,” said Jones.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Side Hustle Becomes Big Business for SBDC Client

In 1999, Jason Jones started renting out sound equipment for local concerts and theater productions as a side hustle to support his aspirations as a musician. Over 20 years later, his side hustle has become a multimillion-dollar business, S&L Integrated, based in Thomasville, Ga. “The Georgia SBDC has done great in pointing me in the right direction at every stage of the business,” said Jones.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Side Hustle Becomes Big Business for SBDC Client

In 1999, Jason Jones started renting out sound equipment for local concerts and theater productions as a side hustle to support his aspirations as a musician. Over 20 years later, his side hustle has become a multimillion-dollar business, S&L Integrated, based in Thomasville, Ga. “The Georgia SBDC has done great in pointing me in the right direction at every stage of the business,” said Jones.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The Georgia SBDC is very helpful when it comes to building your business base, making sure all ducks are in a row and then getting you more exposure and growing your company outward. They make finding answers easier.

Founder of Imaging Diversified

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The Georgia SBDC is very helpful when it comes to building your business base, making sure all ducks are in a row and then getting you more exposure and growing your company outward. They make finding answers easier.

Founder of Imaging Diversified

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The Georgia SBDC is very helpful when it comes to building your business base, making sure all ducks are in a row and then getting you more exposure and growing your company outward. They make finding answers easier.

Nathan Smith

Founder of Imaging Diversified

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The Georgia SBDC is very helpful when it comes to building your business base, making sure all ducks are in a row and then getting you more exposure and growing your company outward. They make finding answers easier.

Founder of Imaging Diversified

EXPORT

Right now, there are major issues with global logistics. The Georgia SBDC is giving us insights on the global supply chain and continues training our team on specific skills. We go to them, and they come up with solutions.

Founder of Trans Globe

EXPORT

Right now, there are major issues with global logistics. The Georgia SBDC is giving us insights on the global supply chain and continues training our team on specific skills. We go to them, and they come up with solutions.

Founder of Trans Globe

EXPORT

Right now, there are major issues with global logistics. The Georgia SBDC is giving us insights on the global supply chain and continues training our team on specific skills. We go to them, and they come up with solutions.

Diaa Ghaly

Founder of Trans Globe

EXPORT

Right now, there are major issues with global logistics. The Georgia SBDC is giving us insights on the global supply chain and continues training our team on specific skills. We go to them, and they come up with solutions.

Founder of Trans Globe

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Son Takes Dad's Company to New Levels with SBDC Assistance

When Calder Willingham graduated from college he had two options: find a job in the corporate world or go to work for his dad's business based in Macon, Ga. "Being a naive 22-year-old, I thought working for him would give me time to go hunt and fish," said Willingham. Soon after joining Credit Bureau Associates, he learned it takes more than he thought to grow a business. Over the years, Willingham and his father have relied on the SBDC's guidance as the business grew to more than 50 employees operating in a 30-state market area. In 2020, SBDC consultants guided the Willinghams through succession of the family-owned business and Calder took over as CEO.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Son Takes Dad's Company to New Levels with SBDC Assistance

When Calder Willingham graduated from college he had two options: find a job in the corporate world or go to work for his dad's business based in Macon, Ga. "Being a naive 22-year-old, I thought working for him would give me time to go hunt and fish," said Willingham. Soon after joining Credit Bureau Associates, he learned it takes more than he thought to grow a business. Over the years, Willingham and his father have relied on the SBDC's guidance as the business grew to more than 50 employees operating in a 30-state market area. In 2020, SBDC consultants guided the Willinghams through succession of the family-owned business and Calder took over as CEO.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Son Takes Dad's Company to New Levels with SBDC Assistance

When Calder Willingham graduated from college he had two options: find a job in the corporate world or go to work for his dad's business based in Macon, Ga. "Being a naive 22-year-old, I thought working for him would give me time to go hunt and fish," said Willingham. Soon after joining Credit Bureau Associates, he learned it takes more than he thought to grow a business. Over the years, Willingham and his father have relied on the SBDC's guidance as the business grew to more than 50 employees operating in a 30-state market area. In 2020, SBDC consultants guided the Willinghams through succession of the family-owned business and Calder took over as CEO.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Son Takes Dad's Company to New Levels with SBDC Assistance

When Calder Willingham graduated from college he had two options: find a job in the corporate world or go to work for his dad's business based in Macon, Ga. "Being a naive 22-year-old, I thought working for him would give me time to go hunt and fish," said Willingham. Soon after joining Credit Bureau Associates, he learned it takes more than he thought to grow a business. Over the years, Willingham and his father have relied on the SBDC's guidance as the business grew to more than 50 employees operating in a 30-state market area. In 2020, SBDC consultants guided the Willinghams through succession of the family-owned business and Calder took over as CEO.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

"Having Support Avenues is Fundamental"

When Stephen Nottingham was ready to start his business, he worked with the Georgia SBDC to launch FREN, a multidisciplinary design company based in Savannah, Ga.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

"Having Support Avenues is Fundamental"

When Stephen Nottingham was ready to start his business, he worked with the Georgia SBDC to launch FREN, a multidisciplinary design company based in Savannah, Ga.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

"Having Support Avenues is Fundamental"

When Stephen Nottingham was ready to start his business, he worked with the Georgia SBDC to launch FREN, a multidisciplinary design company based in Savannah, Ga.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

"Having Support Avenues is Fundamental"

When Stephen Nottingham was ready to start his business, he worked with the Georgia SBDC to launch FREN, a multidisciplinary design company based in Savannah, Ga.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund Brings New Life to Americus Institution

Tracia Tullis and her mom Gladys opened Gladys' Kitchen in Americus, Ga., 27 years ago. The country cooking restaurant known for its crispy fried chicken and signature dessert - the delicious caramel Butter Roll - is a popular gathering place on weekdays, weekends and after church on Sundays."COVID impacted us in a way we've never seen before. We went strictly drive-through, losing about half of our customers and employees. It was devastating. We are a place for gathering and no longer had that space for customers," said Tullis. With the help of her SBDC consultant, Tullis applied for and received the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The grant helped Tullis add a new drive-through window and retain five employees.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund Brings New Life to Americus Institution

Tracia Tullis and her mom Gladys opened Gladys' Kitchen in Americus, Ga., 27 years ago. The country cooking restaurant known for its crispy fried chicken and signature dessert - the delicious caramel Butter Roll - is a popular gathering place on weekdays, weekends and after church on Sundays."COVID impacted us in a way we've never seen before. We went strictly drive-through, losing about half of our customers and employees. It was devastating. We are a place for gathering and no longer had that space for customers," said Tullis. With the help of her SBDC consultant, Tullis applied for and received the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The grant helped Tullis add a new drive-through window and retain five employees.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund Brings New Life to Americus Institution

Tracia Tullis and her mom Gladys opened Gladys' Kitchen in Americus, Ga., 27 years ago. The country cooking restaurant known for its crispy fried chicken and signature dessert - the delicious caramel Butter Roll - is a popular gathering place on weekdays, weekends and after church on Sundays."COVID impacted us in a way we've never seen before. We went strictly drive-through, losing about half of our customers and employees. It was devastating. We are a place for gathering and no longer had that space for customers," said Tullis. With the help of her SBDC consultant, Tullis applied for and received the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The grant helped Tullis add a new drive-through window and retain five employees.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund Brings New Life to Americus Institution

Tracia Tullis and her mom Gladys opened Gladys' Kitchen in Americus, Ga., 27 years ago. The country cooking restaurant known for its crispy fried chicken and signature dessert - the delicious caramel Butter Roll - is a popular gathering place on weekdays, weekends and after church on Sundays."COVID impacted us in a way we've never seen before. We went strictly drive-through, losing about half of our customers and employees. It was devastating. We are a place for gathering and no longer had that space for customers," said Tullis. With the help of her SBDC consultant, Tullis applied for and received the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The grant helped Tullis add a new drive-through window and retain five employees.

VETERANS

[My consultant] helped tweak the business plan I'd been working on, then helped me put together a detailed set of projections we could show to the bank. The bank said it was spot on - no issues or adjustments.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

VETERANS

[My consultant] helped tweak the business plan I'd been working on, then helped me put together a detailed set of projections we could show to the bank. The bank said it was spot on - no issues or adjustments.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

VETERANS

[My consultant] helped tweak the business plan I'd been working on, then helped me put together a detailed set of projections we could show to the bank. The bank said it was spot on - no issues or adjustments.

Reginald Foster

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

VETERANS

[My consultant] helped tweak the business plan I'd been working on, then helped me put together a detailed set of projections we could show to the bank. The bank said it was spot on - no issues or adjustments.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

WOMEN-OWNED

Building a Business "Block by Block"

Monica Fenderson loves the design side of architecture, which she practiced in several private firms early in her career. But when she was ready to start her own firm, she approached the Georgia SBDC for assistance. In 2016, she enrolled in the SBDC StartSmart program and MOSA Architects was founded. From 2016 to 2021, sales revenue grew tenfold and employment grew to 5 full-time employees and 5 independent contractors.

WOMEN-OWNED

Building a Business "Block by Block"

Monica Fenderson loves the design side of architecture, which she practiced in several private firms early in her career. But when she was ready to start her own firm, she approached the Georgia SBDC for assistance. In 2016, she enrolled in the SBDC StartSmart program and MOSA Architects was founded. From 2016 to 2021, sales revenue grew tenfold and employment grew to 5 full-time employees and 5 independent contractors.

WOMEN-OWNED

Building a Business "Block by Block"

Monica Fenderson loves the design side of architecture, which she practiced in several private firms early in her career. But when she was ready to start her own firm, she approached the Georgia SBDC for assistance. In 2016, she enrolled in the SBDC StartSmart program and MOSA Architects was founded. From 2016 to 2021, sales revenue grew tenfold and employment grew to 5 full-time employees and 5 independent contractors.

WOMEN-OWNED

Building a Business "Block by Block"

Monica Fenderson loves the design side of architecture, which she practiced in several private firms early in her career. But when she was ready to start her own firm, she approached the Georgia SBDC for assistance. In 2016, she enrolled in the SBDC StartSmart program and MOSA Architects was founded. From 2016 to 2021, sales revenue grew tenfold and employment grew to 5 full-time employees and 5 independent contractors.