The Southwest Georgia Business Development Center meet business development needs in the Southwest Georgia area by providing a variety of services, including: Training for low-income individuals and other community members in new business development. Technical assistance for current small business owners, including planned establishment of a SCORE chapter in partnership with the SBA Access to financial information and funding through partnership with local banks, Fort Valley State University, Middle Flint Regional Development Center and potentially through development of additional programs such as revolving loans and microloan fund. BDC, providing new and expanding businesses with physical plant facilities and services. The BDC is open during regular business hours from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and at other hours as scheduled.  Training opportunities, classes, business information Center access, and Special events may be scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to meet community needs.