Our Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free and confidential mentoring along with low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.
This webinar series covers the key elements of creating an effective business plan. Over multiple recorded sessions, experienced entrepreneurs and business experts guide viewers through 6 parts of a strategic plan. The series is designed for both new entrepreneurs and established business owners looking to refine their strategies.
Join SCORE Chicago’s free or low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools, and resources to grow your business. Browse all workshops.
This webinar will walk you through the key factors and strategies to increase the visibility of your website within Google search.
Kick off 2026 with a hands-on workshop that uses AI to audit your business, uncover blind spots, and build a focused roadmap for
Our chapter's excellence is a reflection of our volunteers and the clients we've served. Our volunteers have worked exceptionally hard through a difficult year and persevered to provide valuable mentoring and educational opportunities to clients facing unprecedented challenges.
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.
