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Business Resources

Georgia Chamber of Commerce
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City of Sylvester

Are You Looking to Start a New Business?

​The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber has put together a variety of resources to help you on your journey to being an entrepreneur! Please look through all of the following links for help with all things business related. 

Getting Started

​Starting a Business
Small Business Development Center

Register for multiples classes teaching you all of the important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation.​
​Start a Small Business
Georgia.org
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Learn about getting your business license, labor laws, permits, the best tax structure for your business, and more!

Growing Your Business

Assistance, Support, and Advice
Georgia Department of Economic Development

Find access to capital, industry knowledge, export assistance, and connections to other experts. ​
Growing a Business
Small Business Development Center

Find classes and training on things such as GrowSmart, QuickBooks, and much more.

Financial Help

Credits, Loans, and Foundations
Georgia.org

Find information about multiple loans, credit opportunities, and foundations made toward helping small business ​

Getting Online

Google for Small Business
Google
Bring your business to life online with Google for Small Business. You are able to get a web address, get a business email, build a website, and show up on Google.

Women-Owned Small Business

Minority Owned Small Business

Resources, Finances, and More
Georgia.org

Georgia is ranked #5 in the US for the greatest number of women-owned firms and #2 in growth in the number of women-owned firms. This link offers multiple resources on finance, certification, procurement, and networking opportunities.
Minority Business Enterprise Certification
Georgia.org

If you are African American, Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic/Latino, use this link to help be certified as a Minority Business Enterprise. This link also lists the benefits of being certified.

Youth-Oriented Resources

Programs and Resources
Georgia.org

Find school programs, mentoring programs, and financing opportunities.

Veteran Owned Business

Funding, Mentorships, and More
Georgia.org
This link will help veterans find funding, mentorships, and other tools to help them with their business. ​

Licensing, Zoning, and Permitting

City of Sylvester - (229) 776-8505
City of Poulan - (229) 776-4097
City of Warwick - (229) 535-6256
Town of Sumner - (229) 776 -7384
Worth County Zoning & Permitting - (229) 776-8202
Worth County Health Department -
(229) 777-2150
Worth County EDA - (229) 776-7599
Register your business under the Secretary of State
​How to Guide: Register a Domestic Entity​

Searching for Employees?

As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, we advertise any job openings your business may have. If you have a job listing, please fill out the Google Form below!
Business Job Openings Form

Additional Resources

WorkSource Southwest Georgia
Georgia Department of Labor
Albany Community Together, Inc.
Locate South Georgia
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Small Business Helpful Links

Contact

MTWRF:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
P:  (229) 776–7718
F:  (229) 776-7719
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Address | Mailing

122 N Main Street
P.O. Box 768
Sylvester GA 31791


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  • Chamber
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    • Calendar
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    • City of Sylvester
    • COVID-19
    • Economic Development Authority
    • Newsletters
    • Voting Information
    • Important Numbers
    • Local Government
    • Member Directory
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • Worth County Schools
  • Business Bootcamp
  • Members
    • Account Login
    • Award Programs
    • Chamber Store
    • Join Mailing List
    • Leadership Worth >
      • Graduating Class of 2022
      • Graduating Class of 2019
      • Graduating Class of 2018
    • Mobile App
  • Contact
  • Join
    • Login
    • Advertising Value Report
    • Become a Member >
      • Member Benefits