A focus on business and leadership development in south and middle GA

Posted by Macy Thomas
On October 1, 2020

University of Georgia’s Public Service and Outreach is dedicating a staff position to south and central Georgia to support business and leadership development efforts in the region. Jessica Walden, a native of Macon, Georgia, started April 1 in a position shared jointly between the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the […]

2020 How to WOW a Lender-Macon

Posted by Trudy Lawrence
On September 29, 2020

Is your business seeking a loan? Always placing your best foot forward is vital to success! When approaching a bank for a loan, there are certain things you need to be aware of to be successful – especially in today’s environment.

Norcross Manufacturer Shields Heroes and Saves their Small Business

Posted by Macy Thomas
On September 13, 2020

The Cutting Board Company in Norcross manufactures plastic cutting boards for restaurants and homes. Most of its sales are direct to restaurants and industrial resellers or retailers like Neiman Marcus and Williams Sonoma. When the coronavirus hit, sales hit the floor. “Ninety percent of our business went away, almost overnight,” said owner Dave […]

In the COVID-19 Response, Consider Time to ‘Take a Knee’…

Posted by Mark Lupo
On September 11, 2020

Back in my Army days, I was part of a Team, a Special Forces ‘A’ Team, to be more exact. We did a lot of training, carried a lot of weight over a lot of miles and built a great camaraderie together through the struggles. As I was thinking back to those days this morning […]

2020 Shifting to E-Commerce

Posted by Trudy Lawrence
On September 3, 2020

September 10, 2020. This webinar will discuss options for implementing online selling and best practices for maximizing results.

2020 Reach Customers Online With Google

Posted by Trudy Lawrence
On September 3, 2020

September 23, 2020. Reach customers that are searching for what you offer. We will discuss tools and tips to improve website performance and help your business appear across Google Search and Maps.

2020 Get Your Business Online With Google

Posted by Trudy Lawrence
On September 3, 2020

September 16, 2020. Introduces you to Google's free Business Profile that helps your business stand out on Google Search and Maps.

New Revenue Streams Keeps Tifton Restaurant Afloat

Posted by Macy Thomas
On September 1, 2020

March 13 would be the last “normal” night of service at The Local at The Lankford, a popular farm-to-table restaurant in Tifton. The coronavirus pandemic had begun impacting people and businesses around Georgia. “Our last night of dining service was less of a St. Patrick’s Day party than we had hoped for,” said Jennifer […]