SBDC at a Glance HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE Through 17 offices around the state, SBDC provides counseling assistance to existing and new small businesses–more than 3,700 in 2012.
SBDC Client Impacts *
$217
Million in incremental sales
1,745
New jobs
$333
Million in sales saved
2,236
Jobs saved
ESTABLISHED CLIENTS
16.9%
Sales revenue increase
13.5%
Employment level increase
GEORGIA BUSINESSES IN GENERAL
4.4%
Sales revenue increase
1.3%
Employment level increase
$11.7 million
Sparking Georgia’s Downtowns The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)/Georgia Cities Foundation/UGA 2011 study “Cities and Downtowns: Building Blocks to Recovery” found that while Georgia’s downtowns are significant economic engines for the state, too often communities do not have access to the technical assistance and resources they need to develop sustainable and prosperous downtowns. In partnership with GMA and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, UGA is poised to assist Georgia’s communities with comprehensive strategies for reinventing downtowns. With significant expertise in all aspects of downtown revitalization, UGA can help communities apply practical, on-target solutions to developing downtowns that are robust engines for economic growth. Through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the College of Environment and Design, the Small Business Development Center and others, UGA provides comprehensive training, research and technical assistance to communities committed to revitalizing their downtowns.
BELOW Downtown Rome, Ga.
State and federal tax revenues generated by clients
SBDC Locations Albany Athens Atlanta Augusta Brunswick Carrollton Columbus DeKalb Gainesville
Gwinnett Kennesaw Macon Morrow Rome/Dalton Savannah Statesboro Valdosta
*2013 data, estimated impact
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN
In Focus
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT