About SBGA
SBGA, Umbrella Business Services Streamlined For Growth!
In 2025 Ambassador Dr. Margaret Dureke launched The Small Business Growth Academy (SBGA) – a scalable community focused program created to strengthen small businesses, support local economic development, and equip small businesses with the tools needed to grow, stabilize, and scale their enterprises. Our motto is #GrowToScale!
To learn more about our Founder, Ambassador Dr. Margaret Dureke, click HERE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Small Business Growth Academy (SBGA) is a results-driven small business training and development program designed to support small business owners at various stages of growth. Grow To Scale!
SBGA delivers practical, hands-on training that equips small business owners with the mindset, skills, and tools needed to compete, grow revenue and create jobs.
Each SBGA program is customized to reflect local business needs, industry mix, and community priorities.
KEY PROGRAM FEATURES
Comprehensive Business Training Modules
Expert & Lived Experience Led Workshops
Networking & Partnership Opportunities
Hands-On Support
Social Media Marketing Business Pitch Competition (SMMBPC)
Small Business Growth Academy Certification (SBGA Certified)
Small Business Growth Academy Certificate of Participation
SBGA PARTNERS TESTIMONALS
Traci Horne
Wells Fargo
Vice President
Sr. Philanthropy
Community Impact Leader
Wells Fargo & Company
Kathryn Guzman
of
The Charles County Chamber of Commerce
SBGA FELLOWS TESTIMONALS
