Run the Room — Georgia
Resources for people starting and running a business in Georgia — the national programs that apply everywhere, the state offices that register and support businesses here, and the local help in Georgia's largest metro areas. Compiled by Run the Room, the weekly podcast on how business actually works, hosted by Alex and Jordan.
Georgia Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Georgia District Office
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for Georgia.
- Small Business Development CenterUniversity of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC)
Free, confidential business advising and low-cost training across Georgia.
- Business Registration & Entity SearchGeorgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division — eCorp Business Search
Register a business, search entity records, and keep filings current.
- Commerce & Economic DevelopmentGeorgia Department of Economic Development
The state's economic development agency — programs, incentives, and business assistance.
- State Chamber of CommerceGeorgia Chamber of Commerce
The statewide business association and chamber network.
Local Resources — Largest Metro Areas
Atlanta
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Atlanta
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterUGA SBDC Atlanta Office (at Georgia State University)
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceMetro Atlanta Chamber
The metro chamber of commerce.
Augusta
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Greater Aiken
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterUGA SBDC Augusta Office
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceAugusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Savannah
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Savannah
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterUGA SBDC in Savannah
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceSavannah Area Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Columbus
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Columbus GA
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterUGA SBDC Columbus Office
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceGreater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
National Resources
- National ResourceU.S. Small Business Administration
The federal agency for small business — starting, funding, growing, and government contracting.
- National ResourceSBA Local Assistance Finder
Find SBA offices, SBDCs, SCORE chapters, and other resource partners near you.
- National ResourceSCORE — Mentoring & Workshops
Free mentoring and low-cost workshops from experienced business volunteers.
- National ResourceAmerica's SBDC
The national network of Small Business Development Centers — free advising in every state.
- National ResourceSBA Funding Programs
Loans, investment capital, grants, and surety bonds administered or backed by the SBA.
- National ResourceIRS Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center
Federal tax guidance, forms, and deadlines for small businesses and the self-employed.
- National ResourceUSA.gov — Business
The federal government's official business portal: licenses, permits, and regulations.
- National ResourceMinority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Programs and business centers supporting minority-owned businesses.
- National ResourceVeterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
Business training and counseling for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
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Resource links point to official program and agency sites and were verified when this page was generated. Programs and URLs change — if a link fails, the SBA Local Assistance Finder above will route you to the current office.