entrepreneurship & small business

ATDC @ Athens helps technology companies and product-based startups in the Athens area learn, launch, scale, and succeed by providing education, coaching and connections.

The Chamber is a regional leader and voice on issues vital to a thriving business community, working to support other organizations dedicated to making Athens, Georgia the best place to live and work.

Athens Downtown Development Authority awards grants and provides micro-loans to eligible businesses in Athens’ downtown business district.

Athensmade is the “produced-local” chamber for Athens, Georgia. As a non-profit, it educates, supports, and promote homegrown brands, entrepreneurs and creative professions. Learn how you can promote your story of local innovation and business growth.

Georgia Bio is a non-profit, membership-based organization that promotes the interests and growth of the life sciences industry. Members can access a portfolio of savings for laboratory and office equipment, supplies, insurance, shipping, and other services.

Contact the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the state’s economic development agency, to get information on state tax credits and state-level resources for minority-owned businesses. Find technology and innovation resources, such as incubators or university research connections across the state that can provide the competitive edge you need.

GoodBiz! is a 12-to 15-week no-cost program in which entrepreneurs learn skills and knowledge needed for self-employment. The program covers topics such as marketing, intellectual property, financial literacy and management, and developing a comprehensive business plan.

The Minority Business and Nonprofit Association (MBNA) is a trusted resource and proven advocate for minority businesses and charitable nonprofits.

Northeast Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable Black-owned entities throughout the Northeast Georgia region.

SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals.