UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University

08/31/2026

💎 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/

08/27/2026

🤖 AI may be changing how work gets done, but great leadership is still human.

Join us for Leading a Human Team in an AI World to learn how to balance efficiency with empathy and create a workplace where people and technology work better together.

🗓 Sept. 16
⏰ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
📍 VSU University Center
💲 No-cost program

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0850-001

Thank you to Guardian Bank for their generous support of this program.

08/25/2026

We had a great time at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! 🎉 It was wonderful connecting with so many local business owners and partners who help make our community such a special place to live and do business.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello! We loved catching up with familiar faces, making new connections and being part of such a fun event. ❤️

08/21/2026

Your customers can tell when content feels generic. 🫣 Join us for Beyond the Chat: How to Use AI to Make Content that Connects to learn how to use AI to create authentic marketing that reflects your brand instead of replacing it.

🗓 Sept. 9
⏰ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📍 VSU University Center

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0848-001

A special thank you to Guardian Bank for their generous support of this program.

08/20/2026

🤖 NEW no-cost business training now available!

Join us for AI Powered Marketing for Small Business Success and start putting AI to work for your business. Discover how AI can help you create compelling content, reach the right audience and build a consistent marketing strategy that saves time while delivering better results.

🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📍 In person at the VSU University Center
🤝 Class supported by Guardian Bank

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0845-001

08/17/2026

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/

08/13/2026

💡 Have a business idea but no clue what to do next?

Our no-cost workshop, How to Start a Business in Georgia, is designed to help you cut through the confusion. Whether you're still exploring an idea or ready to launch, you'll learn what it takes to build a strong foundation and avoid common mistakes that can slow your progress.

🗓 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 In person at the VSU University Center
🤝 Class supported by State Farm

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0827-005

08/11/2026

🤖 NEW business training now available!

AI may be changing how work gets done, but great leadership is still human. Join us for Leading a Human Team in an AI World to learn how to balance efficiency with empathy and create a workplace where people and technology work better together.

🗓 Sept. 16
⏰ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
📍 VSU University Center
💲 No-cost program

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0850-001

08/10/2026

⏰ It’s not too late to RSVP!

If you’re starting or growing a childcare business, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and learn more about financing, licensing, business planning and resources available to help you succeed.

RSVP here: https://business.moultriechamber.com/events/details/childcare-summit-13581?fbclid=IwY2xjawTmwmZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUtYeTVIRUlPSVRCWWtiOFZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKHuAmrT47HVks8WMZ3cEQe3JrDUEwkZiwaHNcpAG4AVsMQ50UHzBzRYockw_aem_y-Nm6QpSCIZ8AVfC_Jzb_w

Interested in opening or operating a Child Care Learning Center (CCLC) or Family Child Care Learning Home (FCCLH)?

Join us for a free Childcare Summit where experts from DECAL, UGA Small Business Development Center, and other community partners will share information on licensing, funding opportunities, business planning, and available resources.

Tuesday, August 11 | 5:00-7:00pm
📍 Colquitt County Ag Extension
Dinner provided | Free to attend

RSVP Here: https://business.moultriechamber.com/events/details/childcare-summit-13581
or call (229) 985-2131.