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Where businesses
go to grow.

Big dreams need the right support. At the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, we give business owners the tools, training and resources to build lasting success.

Our clients see stronger sales, more job growth and a higher three-year success rate compared to the average Georgia business. With 17 offices statewide, expert help is always close to home.

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

Winton Machine | Suwanee, Ga.

For more than two decades, Winton Machine Company has built innovative factory automation solutions for manufacturers around the world. Specializing in high-performance, software-driven equipment that fabricates tubular components, Winton Machine now offers more than 100 machine models for advanced manufacturing applications.

Along the way, the company has navigated key moments of growth—including its first international contract—with support from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC).

"I'm very thankful for the Small Business Development Center at UGA. It's made a big difference. It's been a big impact on the fact that we're still here to this very day."

Over the Past Five Years

Our Impact Across Georgia

15,074

Jobs Created 

$9.7B

Sales Generated

2,218

Businesses Started

$1.27B

Capital Accessed

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Discover the programs that empower Georgia entrepreneurs to take the next step in their business. From workshops and webinars to group cohorts, our training programs cover every stage of business growth.

Learn practical skills, gain actionable insights and connect with a network of experts ready to guide you forward.

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