UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University

UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University. located at Valdosta State, Thaxton Hall, Room 100.

Serving 10 counties in South Georgia, the UGA SBDC at Valdosta State University provides for-profit small businesses with no-cost consulting, hands-on market research and expert-led business training programs to help local businesses grow and succeed! The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is an extension of UGA’s Office of Public Service and Outreach. The UGA SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

09/07/2026

Our office is closed today, Sept. 7, and will reopen for regular business hours tomorrow, Sept. 8.

AI was in action in Valdosta! 🤖 This week, local business owners explored how AI can help them create stronger marketing...
09/04/2026

AI was in action in Valdosta! 🤖 This week, local business owners explored how AI can help them create stronger marketing content, connect with customers and save time without losing their authentic voice.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank-you to Guardian Bank for investing in our local business community!

Missed this class? We have two more AI programs coming up in Valdosta. Visit our page to see what’s next and register: https://georgiasbdc.org/locations/valdosta/

📣 You’re invited to Amplify Valdosta - A Small Business Conference for South Georgia!Get ready for a day of fresh ideas,...
09/02/2026

📣 You’re invited to Amplify Valdosta - A Small Business Conference for South Georgia!

Get ready for a day of fresh ideas, meaningful connections and conversations designed to help your business grow. Through engaging sessions and intentional networking opportunities, you’ll connect with fellow business owners and industry experts while exploring timely topics that can make a real difference in your business.

🗓 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Hallabrook Hill
🎟 $99 per person
🔗 https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0855-001

Bringing your team? Full tables and half tables are available, with a group discount automatically applied at checkout.

We would like to thank Guardian Bank and Bush Wealth Management for their generous support of this event. 👏

💎 A family jewelry business. Nearly 100 years of history. A future secured through strategic planning. See how the UGA S...
08/31/2026

💎 A family jewelry business. Nearly 100 years of history. A future secured through strategic planning. See how the UGA SBDC helped David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry grow, expand, and prepare for the next generation of leadership. https://georgiasbdc.org/david-douglas/

🤖 AI may be changing how work gets done, but great leadership is still human. Join us for Leading a Human Team in an AI ...
08/27/2026

🤖 AI may be changing how work gets done, but great leadership is still human.

Join us for Leading a Human Team in an AI World to learn how to balance efficiency with empathy and create a workplace where people and technology work better together.

🗓 Sept. 16
⏰ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
📍 VSU University Center
💲 No-cost program

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0850-001

Thank you to Guardian Bank for their generous support of this program.

We had a great time at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! 🎉 It was wonderful connecting with...
08/25/2026

We had a great time at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! 🎉 It was wonderful connecting with so many local business owners and partners who help make our community such a special place to live and do business.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello! We loved catching up with familiar faces, making new connections and being part of such a fun event. ❤️

Your customers can tell when content feels generic. 🫣 Join us for Beyond the Chat: How to Use AI to Make Content that Co...
08/21/2026

Your customers can tell when content feels generic. 🫣 Join us for Beyond the Chat: How to Use AI to Make Content that Connects to learn how to use AI to create authentic marketing that reflects your brand instead of replacing it.

🗓 Sept. 9
⏰ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📍 VSU University Center

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0848-001

A special thank you to Guardian Bank for their generous support of this program.

🤖 NEW no-cost business training now available! Join us for AI Powered Marketing for Small Business Success and start put...
08/20/2026

🤖 NEW no-cost business training now available!

Join us for AI Powered Marketing for Small Business Success and start putting AI to work for your business. Discover how AI can help you create compelling content, reach the right audience and build a consistent marketing strategy that saves time while delivering better results.

🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 2
⏰ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📍 In person at the VSU University Center
🤝 Class supported by Guardian Bank

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0845-001

Strategic planning. Financial insight. Leadership development. Learn how Perimeter Floors is building long-term success ...
08/17/2026

Strategic planning. Financial insight. Leadership development. Learn how Perimeter Floors is building long-term success with guidance from the UGA SBDC. 👏 https://georgiasbdc.org/perimeter-floors/

💡 Have a business idea but no clue what to do next?Our no-cost workshop, How to Start a Business in Georgia, is designed...
08/13/2026

💡 Have a business idea but no clue what to do next?

Our no-cost workshop, How to Start a Business in Georgia, is designed to help you cut through the confusion. Whether you're still exploring an idea or ready to launch, you'll learn what it takes to build a strong foundation and avoid common mistakes that can slow your progress.

🗓 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 In person at the VSU University Center
🤝 Class supported by State Farm

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0827-005

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Valdosta, GA
31698

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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+12292453738

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