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                            Studio 225                                                 The Pitch Deck - Studio 225




        at 8:30 a.m., an Athens startup presents   Broad is managed by the University of   business training to individual consulting
        its company to a supportive audience.   Georgia’s Terry College of Business and   and international trade. georgiasbdc.org
        1MC is always free and open to the public.   is open to all UGA students. It houses   Georgia Department of Economic
        1millioncups.com/athens            faculty offices as well as several spaces   Development – The state’s economic
           Four Athens – Helps entrepreneurs   – such as a maker space, pitch deck, and   development agency provides information
        develop ideas, launch concepts, and   a collaboration space – where student   on state tax credits and state-level
        build their customer base. Opens doors   entrepreneurs can meet with mentors   resources, plus helps startups find
        and connects community members     and each other to develop ideas. Studio
        to potential mentors, employees, and   225 also hosts activities, such as the   technology and innovation resources,
        funding sources. fourathens.com    Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, pitch   such as incubators or university research
                                           competitions, accelerator programs, and   connections across the state that can
           Athensmade – As a non-profit, the   group meetings. ugaentr.com/studio-225
        “produced-local” chamber for Athens   The UGA Small Business         provide a competitive edge. georgia.org
        works to educate, support, and promote   Development Center (SBDC) – Available   Athens Downtown Development
        homegrown brands, entrepreneurs, and   to beginning entrepreneurs and   Authority – Awards grants and provides
        creative professions. athensmade.com                                 micro-loans to eligible businesses in
                                           experienced business owners looking to
           Studio 225 – One of the newest   grow their business, the SBDC provides   Athens’ downtown business district.
        additions to the field, the space on West   resources and services ranging from   downtownathensga.org

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