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upcoming Events
CEO SUCCESS SUMMIT
Essential Support to CEOs
Saturday, June 7 | 10:00 AM - 4:00PM
Join us for the CEO Success Summit at Albany State University – West Campus on Saturday, June 7th, 2025!
This power-packed event is designed to equip CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with practical tools to grow and thrive. 💼✨
✅ Learn about business funding, investing, retirement planning, and nonprofit development.
✅ Attend a hands-on Grant Writing Workshop to unlock new funding opportunities.
✅ Network with like-minded leaders and leave with fresh strategies to elevate your business.
🎯 Don’t miss your moment to grow, connect, and succeed!
Past Events
Rural Georgia Ready!
Business Accelerator Day Program
Saturday, Feb 8 | 10:00 AM - 2:00PM
🚀 RURAL GEORGIA READY! 🚀 Business Accelerator Program
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Location: Thomas County Chamber of Commerce (Imagine Thomasville)
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Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
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Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ready to take your business to the next level? 💼
Join us for a dynamic day filled with practical tools, proven strategies, and expert insights to fuel your growth!
What You’ll Learn 💡
✅ Master financial management with tools like
QuickBooks
✅ Enhance your
lendability for business funding
✅ Confidently tackle
RFPs and win contracts
✅ Build a
game-changing marketing plan
Let’s build a strong foundation for your success! 🌟
Make the move. Be ready for growth. See you there!
Supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency, and sponsors like Georgia Power Foundation and Trane Technologies.
Rural Georgia Ready!
Business Accelerator Day Program
Saturday, Feb 222 | 10:00 AM - 2:00PM
🚀 RURAL GEORGIA READY! 🚀 Business Accelerator Program
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Location: Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
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Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
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Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ready to take your business to the next level? 💼
Join us for a dynamic day filled with essential tools, strategies, and insights to empower your growth!
What You’ll Learn 💡
✅ Master financial management with tools like
QuickBooks
✅ Boost your
lendability for business funding
✅ Build
emotional intelligence for better decision-making
✅ Create a
game-changing marketing plan
Let’s build a strong foundation for your success! 🌟
Supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency, and sponsors like Georgia Power Foundation and Trane Technologies.
2024 - SWGA GA Business Resource Expo
Check out the highlights from the 2024 Southwest Georgia Business Resource Expo at Albany State University - West Campus! The event was a huge success, uniting entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders from all over the region. With diverse exhibitors, valuable workshops, and endless networking opportunities, attendees left equipped with the tools and connections to succeed in today’s competitive market.
2024 - Truist Inspire Awards
Check out this interview of our President and CEO, Dr. Thelma Adams Johnson, as she discusses ACT!'s innovative use of technology at the 2024 Truist Inspire Awards. ACT! was a finalist for its exceptional incorporation of technology in product design and service delivery. We believe in meeting our clients where they are, leveraging innovative technology to impact businesses, one data set at a time.
2023 - SWGA GA Business Resource Expo
Check out this recap of the 2023 Southwest Georgia Business Resource Expo. The event was a remarkable occasion that aimed to provide access to resources like procurement assistance, business plan assistance, networking, and marketing assistance, labor shortage assistance, credit coaching, and finance assistance to local businesses & organizations.
