Valdosta, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is announcing the Virtual Spring Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Academy starting February, which is free for current Wiregrass students and alumni. The UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University works with Guardian Bank and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to offer six courses with 12 hours of total teaching time. Business topics to discuss include: creating a business plan, money financing and accounting, marketing, human resources, and strategic planning. The courses offer knowledgeable speakers in specific business areas, self-assessment, and the ability to attend Question Time with guest speakers. The UGA SBDC also offers participants individual advice.
This Entrepreneurship Academy is made possible by the generous commitment of the Guardian Bank over a period of 5 years for 50,000 USD. “This is a wonderful opportunity for many of our students with career goals to start their own businesses,” said Dr. Tina K. Anderson, President of Wiregrass, with. “The Entrepreneurship Academy can provide valuable knowledge for all graduates who want to start their own company.”
“Guardian Bank is proud to financially support a viable community partnership that provides strong support for those looking to enter the small business arena,” added Parrish Clark, CEO of Guardian Bank. “We were particularly interested in touching the lives of those who have the creative minds to own their own businesses and become an integral part of the local economy. Guardian Bank looks forward to a productive relationship with Wiregrass Technical College and VSU’s Small Business Development Center. “
The dates of the courses are February 24th, March 3rd, March 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. All courses start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. The courses take place virtually. Students can “tune in” live at 1:00 pm to interact with the moderators or view the recorded sessions.
Please register with this link georgiasbdc.org/wiregrass as registration is required. There are no costs for current students and alumni. If you would like to learn strategies for starting or growing your business, call 229-245-3738 or 229-333-2124. Special prizes are available to the public for attending the Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Academy in Wiregrass. Those interested must register at Valdosta State University’s UGA Small Business Development Center at 229-245-3738.
