Perspectives: University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed

April 30, 2021

Julia Roberts,

The Small Business Development Center, a Public Service and Outreach Extension of The University of Georgia, is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.

The fourth small business Georgia Trend’s Perspectives is featuring this month is VTasteCakes, a made-to-order vegan bakery in Metro-Atlanta and curated by a southern college student who had an idea to combine sustainability and desserts. Here, you hear an introduction from Allan Adams, State Director of the UGA SBDC and from small business owner, Jasmyn Reddicks, The Baker at VTasteCakes, on how her business has benefited from working with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.

The Therapy Tree

The third small business Georgia Trend’s Perspectives is featuring this month is The Therapy Tree. Here, you hear an introduction from Allan Adams, State Director of the UGA SBDC and from small business owner, Teresa McElroy, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Founder, and Owner of The Therapy Tree on how her business has benefitted from working with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.

Burt’s Farms

The second small business Georgia Trend’s Perspectives is featuring this month is Burt’s Farm in Dawsonville. Here, you hear from Allan Adams, State Director of the UGA SBDC and small business owner, Johnny Burt of Burt’s Farms on how they have benefitted from the work at the SBDC.

Mt. Elizabeth Academy

This month, Georgia Trend’s Perspectives is featuring four businesses that have benefited from the work at the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. In this first of their four-video series, you will hear from Allan Adams, State Director of the UGA SBDC and small business owner, Robert Godley of Mt. Elizabeth Academy.