Small Business Development Center Women’s Business Summit

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By: Mary Bickerstaff

The UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Albany is hosting the first annual Women’s Business Summit on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at The Event Center at Northwest Library in Albany, GA.

Key Features of the Summit:

  • Keynote Address by Grace Fricks, Founding President of ACE
  • Local Lender Panel on how to secure funding for your business
  • Marketing Insights from Rachel Mansfield, Brocksfield Design
  • Small Business Success Story featuring Robin Major, CEO of SoftDev
  • Woman-Owned Business Certification: Learn how to access certification and its benefits
  • Facilitated Networking Session to connect with other entrepreneurs

What You Will Learn:

  • Find funding sources to grow your business
  • Seek woman-owned business certification
  • Develop marketing collateral that resonates with your target audience
  • Network with like-minded women business leaders in South Georgia
  • Stay connected to regional and statewide resources for continued support

Program Details:

  • Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: The Event Center at Northwest Library, 2507 Dawson Road, Albany, GA 31707
  • Cost: $79 (with a 25% early registration discount until February 12, 2025)

This summit promises to be a day of inspiration, growth, and connection for women entrepreneurs in Georgia, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting event.
I have attached a PNG and a PDF version of the Marketing for the Women’s Business Summit to this email. Please share this with anyone who you think would be a good fit for this event.

 

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