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After leaving corporate America to pursue a passion for wellness, Charmaine Gibbs-West built EssenceTree into a nationally distributed beauty and wellness brand. With support from the UGA SBDC, the company expanded into approximately 400 Walmart stores and continues to reach new markets.

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Turning a vision into a sustainable, growing business takes more than passion. It takes planning, strategy, and the right support. When Southern Savvy Med Spa founders Britney Exum and Kristie Parrish prepared to launch the first medical spa in Colquitt County, they partnered with the UGA SBDC to navigate business planning, financial management, hiring, and expansion. Today, ...


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A strong business plan can be the difference between an idea and a thriving enterprise. With support from the UGA Small Business Development Center, business partners Steve Jackson and Kenny Woodham secured financing for a $2.1 million meat processing facility that helped grow Sowega Meat Co.'s sales by 567% in its first year and create 15 new jobs.

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