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Core Services for Business in Rural Georgia

Our specialists travel to the clients' business and provide the following services at no charge:

  • Locate suppliers and potential customers.
  • Determine market demand and competition.
  • Provide access to matching research grant funds, loans, government contract opportunities and potential investors.
  • Provide access to university level research and development.
  • Establish a federal, state and local network of key contacts.
  • Review financial viability of business.
  • Develop a strategic plan.
  • Research manufacturing requirements.
  • Assist with site selection and plant layout.
  • Determine and assist with equipment & technology needs.
  • Guidance in the patent application process.
  • Connect business with educational and training activities such as IOS 9000, OSHA, LEAN, environmental compliance and more.