Athens Office

Athens Office

Photo of the UGA SBDC in Athens building at the corner of Spring and E Broad Street.

Growing Georgia Businesses

The UGA Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, confidential consulting and practical training to help small businesses grow and succeed.

Our Athens office serves the following counties in Georgia: Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Madison, Elbert, Oglethorpe, Greene, Morgan, Walton, Barrow, Newton, Jasper

Visitor Information

Appointments

Meetings are available by appointment only. Please complete our request for assistance form and a member of our team will connect you with the best resources for your current stage of business.

Parking and Driving Instructions

Visitor spaces are available in Lot N04 at the corner of South Jackson and South Street. A printed visitor pass must be displayed and will be provided by a member of our team. Paid street parking is also available along East Broad Street.

Arriving at the UGA SBDC in Athens

Once you park, walk toward downtown and take a right onto East Broad street. Walk until you reach the end of the block- the SBDC should be on your right at the corner of Spring Street and Broad. Please ring the bell upon arrival and you will be greeted by a member of our team.

Contact Us

382 E Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412

Ph: 706-542-7436
Email: athens@georgiasbdc.org

Athens Team

Upcoming Training

Wed
6
May
May 6th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0247-016
UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
99.00
In this three-hour workshop, you will gain a clear understanding of accounting principles as they apply to utilizing Quickbooks Online! 
Mon
20
July
July 20th @ 9:30 am
Course Number: 0649-038
UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Wed
5
August
August 5th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0712-002
UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
39.00
This 2-hour in-person workshop is designed for business owners who are thinking about selling their business and want to be well prepared so they can maximize the sale price when that day comes.
Thu
6
August
August 6th @ 6:00 pm
Course Number: 0827-001
UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
0.00
This in‑person, 2‑hour workshop helps funnel your business questions into informed decisions and clear next steps for starting a business in Georgia
Wed
16
September
September 16th @ 8:30 am
Course Number: 0488-027
UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
199.00

During this four-hour workshop, supervisors will learn a variety of management skills to develop a strong work environment.