Contact GDEcD

For help with small business resources, contact Mary Ellen McClanahan, Director, Entrepreneur & Small Business Development at 404-962-4820, or email memcclanahan@georgia.org.

Small Business Defined

In Georgia, a small business is a business which is independently owned and operated and must have either fewer than 100 employees or less than $1 million in gross receipts per year. Additionally, Georgia companies employing 50 or fewer people are eligible to receive $250 per certified Work Ready individual hired, up to $1,250 total, to assist with hiring and training costs. Visit Georgia Work Ready to learn more ▶

Entrepreneur Friendly Communities

For communities wanting to create and sustain entrepreneurial activity locally, the “Entrepreneur Friendly” Initiative helps them incorporate small businesses into their long-term development strategies. Learn more about Entrepreneur Friendly Communities ▶