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July 2025

SBACs 35th Anniversary Giveback Campaign Banner (600 x 100 px)

Celebrating 35 years of Impact - Giveback to Move Forward.

Honoring a legacy and paving the way for the next 35 years

Join in the Celebration

Now through September 2025

with 6 Ways to Support Our Giveback Campaign

Send Us A Referral:

Carol Brooks, SVP Commercial Banking

Ameris Bank

Attend An Event:

Dr. Ruth Albright, Owner

Savannah Music Academy

Apply For A Loan:

Ted Dennard, Owner

Savannah Bee Company

Partner With Us:

Trapper Griffith, SVP, Market President

TC Federal Bank

Invite Us To Speak:

Phillip Scroggin, President

Buy Local Savannah

Contribute Financially:

Edwin R. Byck, Partner

Weiner Shearouse Weitz & Shawe

Small Steps Workshop:

Finance Your Business With SBAC

Grow your business with SBAC’s Small Steps Loan Program. Start small and achieve big success.

Grow your business with SBAC’s Small Steps Loan Program. Start small and achieve big success.

Join our workshop to explore SBAC's Small Steps Loan Program, designed to provide small businesses with incremental funding for growth. Learn how to leverage this opportunity for your business success.

When: Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM

Where: Hybrid

- In person: at SBAC Corporate Office, 111 East Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401

- Online via Zoom

Cost: Free

Register Here

SBAC Technical Assistance (TA) Tip:

The Mid-Year Business Checkup

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Half the year is behind us—and this is the perfect time to pause and ask yourself: Is my business on track to hit the goals I set back in January?

But if you didn’t set goals, this is the perfect moment to create them—with support.

Whether you’re thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between. This is your moment to realign with confidence and strategy.

SBAC Resource Partner Workshops and Events!

Lunchtime Topic: Business Online in 2025

Presented by: Start Up Savannah

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Digital marketing can be a daunting task for small business owners. Learn to cut through the noise and create an online presence that works for your business with PR and marketing expert Spencer DeMink of DeMink Communications!

Where: at SBAC Corporate Office, 111 East Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401
When: Wednesday, July 30th
Time: 12:00 pm

Cost: Free

Sign Up Here!

Black Business Expo 2025

Presented by the: Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce

The Black Business Expo highlights over 50 Black, minority, and women-owned businesses across diverse industries, celebrating Savannah’s vibrant business community.

Where: Hyatt Regency-Harborside Ballroom
When: Saturday, August 5th
Time: 11am-5pm

Cost: Free

The Expo will feature panels, workshops, keynote speakers, and exhibitions showcasing local art and fashion.

If you own a business—or hope to—this is a can’t-miss opportunity to learn about the resources available right here in Savannah to help you grow and thrive.

Sign Up Here!

Recognized as a leading resource in Georgia, the Small Business Development Center offers tools, training, and support for small business growth.

Upcoming SBDC Webinars:

July 28: How to Start A business in Georgia

July 28: Making the Most of Email Marketing + Automation

August 12: 10 Tips to Improve Your Website

Aug 13: All About Certifications

Learn More

The Savannah Entrepreneurial Center drives local business growth and economic empowerment by offering business training, mentoring, technical assistance, networking, and resource referrals.

Upcoming Training Sessions:

July 24: Podcasting 101: How to Launch Your Own Podcast

July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8: How to Start A Business

Aug 13: How to Write a Business Plan

Learn More