GA Small Business

New! Join @apalmerdc on Tuesday, March 5 at 9 a.m. ET for an interview with @GovKemp on how private equity supports small business and jobs in Georgia. Afterward, @AmericaInvests' and @Zaxbys' CEOs will join Anna for a fireside chat. RSVP: events.punchbowl.news/investingincom…

Are you interested in learning more about growing your business through exporting? Join @ugasbdc in Albany on March 6 for an impactful workshop to learn export strategies for beginners. Register at no cost today!

Did you know that over 80% of the businesses that GDEcD teams work with have fewer than 300 employees? From expanding their footprint to reaching new international markets, more than one million Georgia small businesses are making an impact! Learn more: bit.ly/3QTFFfm

Know a small business making a big impact? Nominations are open through October for the 2024 ROCK STAR program. Learn more and nominate a business today: georgia.org/rockstars.

GDEcD continues to work with our sister agencies to maximize state support of the more than 1.1 million small businesses that call Georgia home, including participating in the @GADeptofRevenue Small Business Advisory Group alongside other small business-focused partners.

Attention Gwinnett Small Business Owners! If you experienced income loss or incurred costs while continuing business during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a grant. For more information visit: GwinnettCounty.com/SmallBusinessG…

Georgia businesses: If you received an invite to complete the 2022 Economic Census, please respond. The survey is collected every 5 years. Responses are confidential and used for statistical purposes only. Results will be available online in 2024. Visit census.gov/econ.

Georgia supports its workforce, and that includes expanding nontraditional childcare options for families. New grants offered by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning for businesses and nonprofit entities can help bridge the gap. Learn more: bit.ly/3XrbLSn

Nominations are now open for the 2024 ROCK STAR program. Learn more and nominate a business today: georgia.org/rockstars.

In addition to single-handedly revitalizing the town of Bluffton by adding a general store, restaurant, lodging, and an event center, @whiteoakpasture also educates people about the food system through its nonprofit, The Center for Agriculture Resilience.

.@whiteoakpasture is Clay County's largest private employer, and the economic impact of its 5,000-acre footprint is enormous. The farm pasture-raises nine species of livestock and humanely processes them on-site. whiteoakpastures.com

Congratulations to @whiteoakpasture for being named a 2023 Small Business ROCK STAR! This company's committment to their belief in traditional farming methods despite the challenges is a "Rock Star" quality. Read this company's story on our blog: bit.ly/3B0NWGN

Structural engineering firm @ShearStructural gives back to the community with nonprofit work, including giving 10% of its profits back to the community each year, and one completely free or pro-bono project per year.

@ShearStructural selects projects they feel will positively impact the community and the next generation, like adaptive reuse projects that reimagine old spaces. shearstructural.com

Congratulations to @ShearStructural for being chosen as a 2023 Small Business ROCK STAR! This Chamblee-based business is the state's only 100% women-owned and women-managed structural engineering firm. Read more on our blog: bit.ly/3LsUWkp

@Crescent_Kayaks recently purchased a new facility in Carrollton to expand and grow the business. The company grew its sales by 300% in 2020.

@Crescent_Kayaks is committed to crafting high-performance, American-made products at a great value for customers. crescentkayaks.com

Congratulations to @Crescent_Kayaks for being chosen as a 2023 Small Business ROCK STAR! Their hard work and perseverance make them the perfect example of a "Rock Star" business. Learn more about Crescent Kayaks on our blog: bit.ly/3ncKcid

This family-owned, sustainable mushroom farm is focused on innovation and sustainability – and on giving back. The farm provides jobs in rural Georgia and seeks to educate students about mycology, which is the study of mushrooms. @ellijaymushroom

Nestled in the north Georgia mountains, @ellijaymushroom grows a specialty crop that is growing in. The farm will soon receive a climate-controlled converted shipping container to increase mushroom production. ellijaymushrooms.com