SCORE Central Virginia

Serving 10 counties in the heart of Virginia in the greater Charlottesville and Fredericksburg areas.

We’re here to help you get your business started and growing. Get free mentoring with one of our experienced business mentors and expand your skills with free and low-cost workshops and webinars. Write a professional business plan using our templates and resources.

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SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs

We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches.

SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Grant Writing Class Two Part Series

The Louisa Forward Foundation, in partnership with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, will host this two-part grant writing series with Susie Miller. This class is open to all nonprofit organizations and businesses in Central Virginia.

Minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, tourism or agri related businesses are encouraged to attend. *LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

Part I: Tuesday September 26, 10 am - 4 pm at Betty Queen Center, 522 Industrial Drive, Louisa

Part II: Tuesday, October 3, 9 am - 2 pm via zoom with one-on-one guidance

Class coveres grant management including

Landing page, business website, CTA, SEO

A Beginner's Guide to Creating a Landing Page for Your Business

In this webinar, you'll learn how to create a well-crafted landing page and the key components you need on your page to help turn leads into sales.

Score Business Boost: Speed Networking & Business Elevation

Come and be part of an extraordinary in-person networking and business elevation event!
Topic: Client Retention, Expansion, and Conversion
Instructor: Andrea Grant

Success Stories

A Veteran Marine and his Wealth Management Company

ALNA Financial: Veteran-owned Wealth Management. Achieve Financial Independence with our holistic approach. Expertise in investments, estate planning, tax, and risk management.

A Family-Owned Tilapia Business

Dr. Kankeu and Her Natural Cosmetics Business

Premed Peers: A story about the first step to becoming a doctor

Lincoln Barbour Studio, a photographer's story

The Vintage Veteran

Bob Abbott, a disabled combat veteran, leads a team of veterans at The Vintage Veteran. He sees his business as a way to give back with 10% of all profits being donated to veteran non-profit organizations in the Central Virginia area.

Bailan Spice

Bailan Spice helps people save time in the kitchen and make healthy, delicious meals with African-inspired seasonings.

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