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Serving Medina, Portage, Summit, Mahoning, and Wayne Counties
Our mission is to foster a vibrant small business community through free mentoring; learning, and business development resources to the Akron and Youngstown areas. Our vision is to ensure that every person has the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.
SCORE Akron is honored to receive the 2025 SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in Ohio. This award shows that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community.
SCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
Small Business Resource Hubs
SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.
SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.
Impact Your Community
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
Maria Elena Duron, KLI Brands, will lead us through:
- How to promote your product online using Google tools
- How to list products on a Google Business Profile
- Introductions to Google Merchant Center to learn to create free Product Listings on Google
- How to highlight products on your Google Business Profile
- How to use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system
- How to use Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory
We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to grow your understanding of the importance of Google Tools for your business.
Learn how to transform your basic AI tools into personalized AI agents that understand your business needs, remember important details, and handle complex tasks automatically.
Register today for the free online series.
Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.
Formed in 1965, SCORE Akron has 70 counseling professionals with diverse business backgrounds, providing free and confidential services to more than 3,000 clients each year through face-to-face counseling and more than 100 business workshops.
