Dr. Dolly Garnecki suggests fellow veteran entrepreneurs utilize SCORE: “Because I used a SCORE mentor, I was able to avoid several pitfalls new business start-ups often endure,” she said.

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"I feel that coming from a family of migrant workers really rooted my work ethic. My grandparents, on my mother's side, raised me and taught me about goals," Raul Cantu, owner of Nacho Mama's in Richmond, Virginia, said.

While Cantu had plenty of experience running a restaurant, he'd never owned a business before. Unsure of what to do next — and concerned about whether to take the plunge — he turned to SCORE, an organization with ties to the Small Business Administration that gives free advice to small businesses.

Broward SCORE, represented by volunteers Eric Thompson and George Gremse, participated in Focus Brazil today at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The event is held to facilitate the communications about culture, community & commerce between interested parties in Brazil and Southeast Florida.

Panel discussion with the President of Embraer and Broward County officials

Broward SCORE participated today in Hispanic Unity of Florida’s 2012 Entrepreneur Summit. The event, with over 500 attendees, provided an opportunity for entrepreneurs to network, attend workshops, and fete the success of some of their peers.

Ana Chipana, a graduate of SCORE’s first Spanish language Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, was recognized by Hispanic Unity for her success in owning and operating WARA Quinoa, an organic bakery.