Our mission is to foster a vibrant small business community through free mentoring; learning, and business development resources to the Akron and Youngstown areas, as well as Canton. Our vision is to ensure that every person has the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.
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Formed in 1965, SCORE Akron & Canton 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.
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.
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 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.

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.
