UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University

UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University As the sophistication of the marketplace increases, we refine our target markets so that we are serving those whom we can best help.

Our Guiding Principles

“Expertise for Entrepreneurs”

We make certain that the culmination of all our efforts is focusing on our clients: Georgia’s entrepreneurs. We create new products and services that are suited to the needs of our clients. We hire, train, and monitor the performance of individuals so that they have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to deliver products and services in the

most effective manner.

“Help Georgia Businesses Grow”

We have a thorough understanding of clients’ business needs and an obvious caring and passion to help them succeed. We treat clients, fellow employees, and stakeholders with the respect that earns trust and builds mutual benefit. We celebrate our clients’ successes and measure their growth in order to exhibit the valuable impact the SBDC has on the national, state, and local economies.

“Public Service Faculty”

Through learning, discovery, and shared responsibility, we educate our clients how to become better business owners. We adhere to the professional tenets and operating principles of our university partners, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Association of Small Business Development Centers. We recognize that our numerous roles (citizen, employee, family member, etc.) are inter-related and that proper perspective is needed to achieve the various goals of each role.

📣SUCCESS w/   📣From a home garage startup to a global exporter, Winton Machine’s journey is a testament to resilience an...
06/17/2026

📣SUCCESS w/ 📣From a home garage startup to a global exporter, Winton Machine’s journey is a testament to resilience and smart growth. Watch how UGA SBDC support helped them expand into more than 17 countries and navigate key milestones along the way. Check out the full story https://georgiasbdc.org/winton-machine/

🗓UPCOMING COURSE 🗓Startsmart Series | Begins July 14th | Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), o...
06/16/2026

🗓UPCOMING COURSE 🗓Startsmart Series | Begins July 14th | Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. StartSmart will equip you to be successful! This 16 hour series is designs to take you from idea to action!
LEARN HOW TO:
✔Evaluate & refine your business concept
✔Improve your knowledge of business concepts
✔Research markets and competition
✔Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success
✔Develop a thorough, practical business plan
Register Now https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0516-011-sta-startsmart/

📣SUCCESS w/   📣With guidance from the UGA SBDC, a Warner Robins entrepreneur scaled her communications agency, expanded ...
06/09/2026

📣SUCCESS w/ 📣With guidance from the UGA SBDC, a Warner Robins entrepreneur scaled her communications agency, expanded into new product lines, and won major government contracts. Check out the full story https://georgiasbdc.org/the-miner-agency/

🔔Join   APEX Accelerator June 10th at 1 p.m. for their Capabilities Statement-What It Is and Why You Should Have One web...
06/03/2026

🔔Join APEX Accelerator June 10th at 1 p.m. for their Capabilities Statement-What It Is and Why You Should Have One webinar | To effectively market yourself in the government sector, you need a corporate resume. This workshop demonstrates how to write a capabilities statement effectively. ✔Registration required

This is a live, ON-LINE class that you will be able to attend and participate in via your computer. You will need a high-speed Internet connection. In order to effectively market yourself in the government sector, you should have a corporate résumé. Government agencies call this a capabilities sta...

📣SUCCESS w/    📣From a $30 push mower to Georgia U.S. SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Griffin Thomas, owner of TopLi...
06/01/2026

📣SUCCESS w/ 📣From a $30 push mower to Georgia U.S. SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Griffin Thomas, owner of TopLine Lawncare in Carrolton, proves hard work and smart growth pay off with support from the UGA SBDC. Check out the full story https://georgiasbdc.org/topline-lawncare/

🔔 Join   APEX Accelerator June 9th at 10 a.m. for their Marketing to State & Local Government Agencies webinar | Learn h...
05/31/2026

🔔 Join APEX Accelerator June 9th at 10 a.m. for their Marketing to State & Local Government Agencies webinar | Learn how to register as a vendor, who to contact, where to find opportunities, the requirements for bidding, and how to get paid. ✔Registration required

This is a live, ON-LINE class that you will be able to attend and participate in via your computer. You will need a high-speed Internet connection. If you've ever wondered how state agencies, cities, counties, school boards, and authorities buy their goods and services, then this is the class for yo

🔔Join   APEX Accelerator June 4th at 10 a.m. for their Teaming Agreements, Subcontracts, and Joint Ventures webinar | Le...
05/29/2026

🔔Join APEX Accelerator June 4th at 10 a.m. for their Teaming Agreements, Subcontracts, and Joint Ventures webinar | Learn about the differences between teaming agreements, subcontracting and joint ventures. Registration required

This is a live, ON-LINE class that you will be able to attend and participate in via your computer. You will need a high-speed Internet connection. Learn about the differences between teaming arrangements, subcontracting and joint ventures. This course provides an overview of all three to help you u

🔔Join   APEX Accelerator June 2nd at 10 a.m. for their Introduction to Government Contracting webinar | This beginner le...
05/28/2026

🔔Join APEX Accelerator June 2nd at 10 a.m. for their Introduction to Government Contracting webinar | This beginner level course is for anyone thinking about or doing business with the government. Registration Required

This is a live, ON-LINE class that you will be able to attend and participate in via your computer. You will need a high-speed Internet connection. This seminar is a beginner level course and is a must for anyone thinking about or doing business with the government. A general overview of how the gov

🚨UPCOMING COURSE ALERT 🚨Financial Fundamentals for Non-Financial Leaders | This practical, fast‑paced session demystifie...
05/24/2026

🚨UPCOMING COURSE ALERT 🚨Financial Fundamentals for Non-Financial Leaders | This practical, fast‑paced session demystifies the language of finance and gives participants the tools to understand what a company’s numbers are really saying.
LEARN HOW TO:
✔Interpret the three core financial statements.
✔Distinguish between profit and cash flow.
✔Apply essential financial ratios.
✔Identify strengths and weaknesses in a sample company's financials.

Thurs. May 28 at 6 PM | Live Webinar | $29 Registration at https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0829-001

Address

2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA
30260

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16784665100

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