Lunch with a Leader - Unlock Growth with Expert Insights from the Georgia SBDC

Join us for Lunch with a Leader featuring Richard Schnitker, Business Consultant with the UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC). From personalized one-on-one consulting to powerful market research, innovative training programs, and access to capital, the SBDC equips entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools to launch, grow, and thrive. Richard will share strategies, real-world success stories, and cutting-edge initiatives—like AI training for rural businesses—that have helped generate over $9.5 billion in sales and create more than 15,000 jobs across Georgia.


Meet the Facilitator:
Dr. Richard Schnitker, Ed.D. — Veteran Leader, Business Strategist & SBDC Consultant

With over 24 years of leadership in the U.S. Army and a career spanning government contracts, nonprofit leadership, and business consulting, Dr. Schnitker brings real-world insight and strategic know-how to help businesses thrive—especially in challenging times.









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