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SCORE Bellingham
Serving Whatcom and Skagit counties in Washington State

SCORE Bellingham is a team of business professionals who provide free counseling to small business owners and entrepreneurs in Whatcom and Skagit counties.

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Michelle Smith, CEO of Sensibly Sprouted
Featured Success Story
Michelle Smith and Sensibly Sprouted

Michelle B Smith (MS RDN CD) is the Owner and CEO of Sensibly Sprouted Corporation; an insurance-based medical nutrition therapy practice specializing in weight loss, sports nutrition, pediatric nutrition, and reversal of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Learn how mentor Don Keller and others at SCORE helped Michelle Smith and Sensibly Sprouted get the answers and resources they needed to succeed in Bellingham and beyond.

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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.


 

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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. 

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Grow Your Local Service Business: Mastering Your Online Presence | 6/17/25

Discover practical strategies to boost your local service business's visibility and attract more customers online. This workshop provides clear, actionable guidance on creating effective business profiles, optimizing for Google search, leveraging customer reviews, and selecting essential digital tools. Illustrated through real-world case studies, you'll learn how investing in your online presence leads to sustained business growth.


Presenter Bio: Ali Sahraei is a tech founder building AI-powered solutions for local businesses. Ali has leadership and engineering experience at Meta and Amazon

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