Entrepreneurship

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Elbert County recognizes the importance of small business – in fact this county grew economically around small granite businesses and has continued to expand into other areas over the years. When the State of Georgia created the Entrepreneur Friendly designation, Elbert County was one of the first counties to apply for and receive the designation. 13^th out of 159 counties, this community is proud to place an emphasis on small business development.

One of the immediate results of the EF designation was helping the community realize a need for specific, efficient information to present to a small business owner or a prospective small business owner. A notebook of information is available for the small business-owner including the “ABC’s of Owning a Business in Elbert County” and a variety of agency brochures that offer assistance to small business owners. This packet is available to interested persons who come to the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce and they may consult with the Executive Director of the Development Authority. Plus, the “ABC’s” information is online at www.elbertga.com.

The State of Georgia has a "hot off the presses" update on ways the State supports the growth of small business. Take a look here.

Take at look at the latest facts about the State of Georgia and Entrepreneurship. You don't want to miss it! Click here.

The community also works very closely with several partners who are invaluable to small business and industry including:

Susie Haggard, Georgia Department of Economic Development, click here.

Kay Remar, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) * Athens, GA office, click here.

Karen Fite, Georgia Entrepreneur and Small Business Program, click here.

Ronnie Witcher, Appalachian Community Enterprises (ACE)/GA Green Loans, click here.

Georgia's Entrepreneur Summit * 2010!

Check out information and presentations from Entrepreneur Summit “The Journey Continues . . . Survive and Thrive!" The Entrepreneur Summit was held on March 2-3, 2010 in Milledgeville, Georgia on the campus of Georgia College & State University. It was hosted by Governor Sonny Perdue and the Entrepreneur & Small Business Coordinating Network.

The Summit saw over 150 registrants and featured state and national speakers, community best practices and hard-hitting tools. Click here to go to the link for information and presentations.