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Bridget Weston is CEO of SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, which provides free mentoring and education to current and aspiring small business owners through its network of 10,000 volunteers. Since its founding in 1964, SCORE has helped 11 M entrepreneurs start, grow or exit their businesses.

A respected thought leader in the small business landscape, Bridget has served as a small business expert in Congressional hearings and is regularly featured in the media, including CNN, MSNBC and Bloomberg Business. A Philadelphia native, she holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Temple University.

Bridget joined SCORE in 2010 in a field marketing role and gained a firsthand understanding of all facets of SCORE operations through work in marketing, change management, technology and strategic planning. 

Today, Bridget resides in Falls Church, VA, and loves her role as mom to her son Alex, especially cheering him on at his various sporting events.

Areas of Expertise:

• Entrepreneurship
• COVID small business resilience
• Small business mentoring
• Women in business
• Small business resources and challenges
• Small business resiliency and growth
• Small business strategic planning, budgeting, and financing
• Nonprofit leadership

Highlighted Speeches and Remarks

• CNBC Article: Expert Advice on How Small Businesses Should Use PPP Loans
• ADP HR{preneur} Podcast: Lending Tips for Small Businesses
• Winning on Main Street Podcast: Find Your Mentor at SCORE
• Bloomberg Article – Relief Funds in Limbo for Freelancers and Self-Employed
• CNN Article – Free Help for Small Businesses
• INC Townhall - National Small Business Town Hall: Small Business Resources
• Inspiration Contagion Podcast – How Small Moments Lead to Big Movements

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