Small Business - Putnam Development Authority

Free Webinar: Georgia Employers - Are You Ready to Tackle FLSA Overtime Rule 2.0?

Webinar October 3, 2024 11:00am-12:00pm Please join Fisher Phillips attorneys as they discuss tackling the federal Fair Labor Standards Act white-collar exemption changes and strategies for implementation in Georgia. At last, the U.S. Department of...

3 Simple Things to Protect Against Cyberattacks

By Anita Campbell August 22, 2024 You might not be able to hire a full-time cybersecurity specialist or install top-of-the-line software, but protecting your business’s data doesn’t necessarily need to be complicated or expensive There...

El Cazador in downtown Eatonton opens for business serving authentic Mexican food.

By Shannon Sneed The Eatonton Messenger September 5, 2024 El Cazador is open for business in downtown Eatonton. Located around the corner from the Putnam County Courthouse, the new dine-in restaurant is serving authentic Mexican...

SBA Administrator Ashley Bell: Entrepreneurs Need to Prepare for Natural Disaster- the Time is Now

September 4th, 2019 September is National Preparedness Month. I view this as not a celebration, but as a critical reminder for entrepreneurs across the Southeast of how important it is to be prepared in case...

Comprehensive FAQs For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters

This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas most impacted by...

SBA Online Training: How to Buy a Business

Are you thinking about buying a business? SBA’s FREE self-paced online training provides an overview of the process of buying a business and provides resources to help you decide if buying a business is right...

Cocktails & Community Conversations August 26th @ 6pm

July is Independent Retailer Month

Did you know that July is Independent Retailer Month? Take the time to visit your favorite small businesses and explore new ones. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, follow SBA’s 10 steps. ...

Georgia Writers Museum holds grand re-opening

By Katie O’Neal The Eatonton Messenger July 11, 2024 The Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) held its grand re-opening on Thursday, June 27. With many changes...

Tea Time at Dot2Dot Inn - Saturday August 3rd 2-5pm