Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 29 farmers to create cash flow projections needed for funding and assists with restructuring their farm operations to be more profitable. Program coordinator Cindy Corgan manages the social media marketing for the office and is responsible for promoting the continuing education classes for the SBDC. In the last five years, UGA Small Business Development Center at VSU consultants have worked with 634 rural clients, assisted in starting 64 new small businesses, and helped 91 small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs gain access to capital totaling $45,529,350. “One of the most important things we do for the community is offer continuing business education courses,” Bennett said. “This year we will have a total of 10 programs that have reached more than 150 participants. We could not accomplish this great task without the continuous support of Guardian Bank, which has been instrumental in partnering with the Small Business Development Center to promote business education in our area and help business owners gain the skills the knowledge needed to make their businesses successful. Guardian Bank continues to invest in our community to make our local economy strong.” “We value all of our resource partners, including the Small Business Administration and the University of Georgia, as well as area Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Authorities, for their continuing support of our mission and dedication to helping us reach small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs,” she continued. “We would especially like to thank our host institution — Valdosta State University — and the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration for their continuous support of the Small Business Development Center and for helping us make our community a better place to live and work.” Starting a new business or growing an existing business is not an easy task, but with the right planning and assistance from your local SBDC, you can create a solid foundation for your business. The UGA Small Business Development Center is here to serve you. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please contact our office at 229-245-3738. One of the most important things we do for the community is offer continuing business education courses. — Bennett S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 29