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Government Recognition

See how government leaders are recognizing CADDA’s impact.

CADDA recognized by ‪Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Senator Mike Hodges on the Georgia Senate Floor

CADDA recognized by ‪Congressman Buddy Carter‬ at U.S. House of Representatives

News Releases

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Announcement graphic for the Coastal Area District Development Authority. Navy blue background with a faded photo of the Georgia State Capitol building. Gold text reads "Coastal Area District Development Authority" and bold white text reads "Georgia Senate Honors CADDA With Official Resolution Marking 50 Years of Small Business Lending." CADDA 50th Anniversary logo in the upper right corner.
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Georgia Senate Honors CADDA With Official Resolution

Announcement graphic for the 36th Annual CADDA Golf Tournament. Navy background with a faded photo of a golf course clubhouse. Gold text reads "Coastal Area District Development Authority" and bold white text reads "A 36-Year Tradition Continues: CADDA Golf Tournament Returns May 8." CADDA 50th Anniversary logo in the upper right corner.
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CADDA Golf Tournament Returns May 8

Branded graphic for the Coastal Area District Development Authority announcing "Celebrates 50 Years of Building Businesses and Strengthening Communities." Navy blue background with a faded photo of a group of people. CADDA 50th Anniversary logo in the lower right corner.
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CADDA Celebrates 50 Years

Branded graphic for the Coastal Area District Development Authority announcing "Employees Selected For Regional Leadership Programs." Navy blue background with a faded photo of a group of people. CADDA kingfisher logo in the lower right corner.
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CADDA Employees Selected For Regional Leadership Programs

Branded graphic for the Coastal Area District Development Authority announcing "Strengthens Leadership With New Board Appointments And Key Staff Additions." Navy blue background with a faded photo of a group of people. CADDA kingfisher logo in the lower right corner.
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CADDA Board Appointments And Staff Additions

Promotional graphic for the National Development Finance Summit, October 8–10, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Co-hosted by CDFA and Grow America. Features a photo of Terry Louk, Chief Executive Officer of the Coastal Area District Development Authority, with text reading "Join Me in San Juan!"
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CADDA CEO To Speak At National Finance Summit

From The Archives:

Featured CADDA Event

Promotional flyer for the 36th Annual CADDA Golf Tournament at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club on Friday, May 8. Promotional flyer for the 36th Annual CADDA Golf Tournament at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club on Friday, May 8. Light blue and green background with a faded photo of the golf club clubhouse. Features a golf ball with the CADDA 50th Anniversary logo. Sponsor logos for The Ligon Firm, Georgia Power, and Golf Club Realty appear at the bottom.

36th Annual CADDA Golf Tournament

Details, Sponsorship Info + Golfer Registration

2026 CADDA Event Highlights

See what we’ve been up to this year.

CADDA Partner Appreciation Event Recap Photos

CADDA Partner Appreciation Event Recap Video 

2026 Sponsored Events

Take a look at the events we’re proud to support.

Promotional graphic for ACCELER8, an 8-week business growth program from the Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship. Features the Lucas Center logo, the ACCELER8 name, a photo of a group of participants, and the website www.LucasCenter.com.

ACCELER8: Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship

Promotional graphic for the Southeastern Small Business Lenders Conference, March 18–20, 2026. Navy blue background with an illustrated cargo ship and the tagline "The Rising Tide of SBA Lending." Features the SESBLC logo with "2026" prominently displayed.

Southeastern Small Business Lenders Conference

Flyer for the UGA Small Business Development Center's Financial Fundamentals for Business Owners program. Red and white design with a photo of hands working at a calculator. Lists learning outcomes and event details: Thursday, April 9, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at UGA Marine Extension, Brunswick, GA. No-cost program. CADDA 50th Anniversary logo appears as a program partner

UGA SBDC: Financial Fundamentals for Business Owners

Promotional graphic for the UGA Small Business Development Center's 2026 Business Summit in Savannah. Red header with the University of Georgia SBDC logo and tagline "Success Starts Here: Inspiring Growth, Driving Change." Features a red outline of the state of Georgia with "2026 Business Summit Savannah" in bold text.

UGA SBDC: Savannah Business Summit

2026 Partner Presentations

Find other events where the CADDA team is presenting.

Promotional graphic for a free webinar titled "SBA 504 Lending: Lower Risk, Stronger Relationships." Features the SBA and CADDA 50th Anniversary logos. White and red design with script text reading "Join us live!" Event details: February 19, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Red text reads "Register Now."

SBA Webinar: 504 Lending –  Lower Risk, Stronger Relationships

Flyer for a Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn event on small business loans and programs. Features a photo of a small business loan application form. Speaker listed as Kelly Godfrey, CADDA. Presenting sponsor Georgia Power. Event details: March 25, 2026, 12 noon–1 p.m., Richmond Hill City Center, Richmond Hill, GA.

Bryan County Chamber of Commerce: Lunch and Learn – Small Business Loans

Promotional graphic for an Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Catalyst Briefs event titled "Fueling Small Business Growth." Features photos of three speakers, including Terry Louk of the Coastal Area District Development Authority and representatives from the UGA Small Business Development Center. Event details: April 8, 11:30 a.m. CADDA 50th Anniversary logo appears in the lower right corner.

Effingham County Chamber of Commerce: Catalyst Brief – Fueling Small Business Growth

Featured Economic Development Program

Flyer for ED101 – Economic Development Finance, a Grow America and Truist Charitable Fund program, taking place August 10–14, 2026, in person in Jacksonville, FL. The background photo shows multiple people sitting around a table reviewing printed charts and data reports.

Economic Development Finance Professional Certification Program™ – ED101: Economic Development Finance

2025 CADDA Event Highlights

Check out our event recaps.

CADDA Connections Mixer

Savannah Chamber Business Expo