Office of Minority Business Development

The Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) is a special initiative of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. This Division was created to provide special attention to the needs of minority entrepreneurs by identifying procurement opportunities, locating sources of capital, and supporting outreach efforts of minority business people around the state.

Counseling Services

The Georgia SBDC provides free consulting services including assistance with business plan development, market analysis and marketing strategies, financial analysis, compliance and legal issues, and preparation of loan submissions for individuals who want to start their own businesses or expand an existing one. Click to select the SBDC center closest to you for counseling services.

Training Programs

The Georgia SBDC offers a variety of free and low cost training programs; available throughout the state. Click here to view our training calendar.

For more information about MBD email or call (706) 542-6791

Curtis

The SBDC is a great resource. I’d recommend David to anyone trying to do an expansion or a startup. He’s been very helpful to us. (quote by Jerry Branch)

- Brothers (l-r) Jerry, Dan, and Earl Branch

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  • February 18th, 2013

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  • February 14th, 2013

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  • January 28th, 2013

    SBA Launches Affordable Care Act Web Page & Blog

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  • January 9th, 2012

    Google’s New Friday 15 Live Training Series for SMBs

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  • December 3, 2012

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