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Our hearts go out to those affected by the recent wildfires. If you need help, SCORE mentors are here for you. You can also apply for disaster assistance at SBA.gov.
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SCORE Des Moines
Free Business Mentoring & Educational Opportunities in the Des Moines area

SCORE's mentors, comprised of active and retired businessmen and businesswomen, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling. Counseling can be conducted at the client's place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone, or via email.

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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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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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SCORE Des Moines earns District Chapter of the Year

This prestigious award recognizes the efforts of so many dedicated and hardworking volunteers that have devoted so much time to growing our presence in our community, serving our clients, and supporting SCORE's mission and vision.

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Upcoming Events
2-11 Leverage AI and Automation for Sustainable Growth and Increased Efficiency

Yemi Oluseun, of The Change Hive Co, will lead us in a 1-hour session which will equip business owners and executives with practical insights and strategies to leverage AI and automation for sustainable growth, increase efficiency and maximized exit valuations.


Participants will learn how to automate key customer journey stages, from brand awareness to customer retention, to enhance their business's scalability and attractiveness for potential buyers.

Digital Marketing 101, 201 and 301

If your business depends upon new clients or superb customer service, you need a digital presence. This free workshop combines the basics you need to get started, easy ways to step it up a notch, and recommendations if you really want to get serious. This is a very practical, “what you need to do next” presentation, including recommendations on measuring results.


About the Presenter: Neal Linkon retired as the Director of Marketing Operations for Children’s Wisconsin in 2019. His career included work as a consultant and for Fortune 500 companies, with responsibilities ranging from public

02-12-25 - Learn How To Use The Multiple Platforms Of AI

Using AI for Your Business

Learn about how AI works, what is machine learning.   How you can use AI platforms, how they will make your life easier, and what the benefits are to you and your business.  See some real examples of how to use the ChatGPT,  AI in email platforms,  AI in Canva, AI in Excel,  and the plethora of AI software that is available to you. 


Bio - Virginia Weiskopf

Virginia acts as your Personal Technical Guide. This means she helps you adapt technology to fit your unique business operations without the staff expense of an in-house IT or marketing department. By keeping current

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