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Tell Congress: Protect SCORE’s Funding
SCORE’s funding is vital for small businesses in every state. Congress needs to hear from you why securing funding for FY26 is critical. Your voice matters—help us continue to support entrepreneurs nationwide.
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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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Small Business Resource Hubs

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. 

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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
6-24-2025 Small Business Financial Statements

Sean Braden, Fifth Third Bank, will help us:


  • Understand the importance of financial statements for small business operations and strategy
  • Recognize the uses of three common financial statements
  • Learn what information is found on balance sheets profit, loss statements, and cash flow statements
06-24-25 - How to Save Time Using Microsoft AI & Automation

Whether you're leading a growing team or running your own business, staying on top of everything can be overwhelming. The good news? Microsoft has built-in AI and automation tools that can help you save time, reduce manual work, and make better decisions - without needing to be a tech expert.

In this session, Daleele Alison, CEO of RooksDM and Microsoft Partner, will walk through how leaders and business owners can start using Microsoft 365 AI and automation tools to work more efficiently.

You’ll learn:

  • What Microsoft Copilot is and how it fits into tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • How to
Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

Register today for the free online series.

Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.

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