Canton - Local Mentors

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Get Free Expert Help from SCORE Canton to Start & Grow Your Small Business

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our SCORE mentors are ready to assist. SCORE Canton mentors are highly successful & seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your small business goals!

Let us do the matching for you.

Enter your zip code below and fill out the mentoring request form. We will pair you with a mentor and assist you in setting up a free mentoring appointment.

Identify

Identify your small business needs and desired support.

Request

Request a SCORE Mentor as your advisor to small business success.

Schedule

Schedule a mentoring session with your assigned SCORE mentor

Set Goals

Set goals for your small business with guidance from your SCORE mentor.

Advance

Work with your SCORE mentor through the life of your business.

Our Mentors

Joe Belinsky

Previous SCORE volunteer. 11 years with SBDC as Certified Business Advisor. Kent State University...

John F Milan III

My career profile includes progressive leadership and management experience in state government...

Ed Cook

James (Jim) A DiEugenio

I have started, purchased, and sold many business in my 57 years in business. I can help in many...

C.J. McKendry

Thrilled to be a volunteer with SCORE! Over 20 years of experience collaborating with 100+...

Edwin Messerly

-Angell Pension Group, INC. -Charles Schwab Retirement Plan Services -Mercer defined Contribution...

John Ripple

Developing a Business Plan, managing operations, budgeting, and logistics.

Robert H Inglis

Help people to start and operate a small business.

John Dilworth

Michael E Prengaman

After a 39 year business career, I have started to teach at a University. Teaching has convinced me...

Kenneth Kerata

I have business skills and non-profit volunteer experience to share from a career in Project...

Richard Kress

Robert Kintigh

Computer Web Support, Mentoring, Volunteer Development Training

Dan Franks

I've been Chair and worked with various non-profits and currently at the chamber so I understand...

Brian Adolph

Help aspiring entrepreneurs form and improve new business ideas. Teach specific business topics or...

Entrepreneurs Succeed with SCORE Mentors

What is better than one very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneur working to make a business highly successful? How about two very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneurs working on your business ownership goals? That is what SCORE offers to all small business owners: mentors who work alongside entrepreneurs to realize their small business ownership dreams.

See how SCORE mentors have made a difference for other small business owners like you.

Landes Eye Associates

Landes Eye Associates: A thriving medical practice exceeding startup projections with the guidance of SCORE mentors in business planning and ongoing support.

Oh My Cupcakes!

How does one make the transition from a career in radio to running a successful cupcakery and managing more than 20 employees? For Melissa Johnson of Oh My Cupcakes! it took years of research, some solid business guidance and dozens of batches of practice. She traveled far and wide to see how the growing cupcake trend was taking shape and compile information on how she could do it better. After many trials resulted in her perfecting the recipes for over 30 flavors, Johnson knew the sweet taste of success was well within her reach. To learn more about Oh My Cupcakes! visit ohmycupcakes.com.

Grillight

Discover Grillight's bright idea: Lighting up grilling with innovation. Learn how SCORE mentoring fueled their growth. If you want success, ask for help.