Learn how to identify, evaluate, and implement innovative opportunities to strategically start or expand your business.
Serving all of Eastern Connecticut
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.
How Can SCORE Eastern CT Help You on Your Business Journey
Find a Mentor
Whether you are a start-up or an existing business, our business experts will help you achieve new goals. Find your mentor today!
Live Webinars
SCORE Eastern CT hosts free, LIVE webinars on small business tips and strategies. See the list of upcoming online events.
Recorded Webinars
Did you miss a live webinar? They are available to watch on-demand at your convenience.
Local Resources
SCORE Eastern CT offers a wide variety of valuable resources for all business types.
Local Stories
SCORE Eastern CT has helped thousands of business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. See some of those Success Stories here.
The Podcast aims to inspire small businesses through conversations with SCORE partners, mentors, webinar speakers and clients. To learn from their personal journeys and partnerships.
You can help local business owners succeed!
Contact us today
860-388-9508
tom.dolan@ scorevolunteer.org
Help small businesses succeed through advice, workshops & mentoring
Volunteer today!
Call or email:
860-388-9508
tom.dolan@ scorevolunteer.org
Your expertise and skills are valuable resources for the community.
Volunteer today!
Call or email:
860-388-9508
tom.dolan@ scorevolunteer.org
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.
Learn how to implement a Semantic SEO strategy to optimize your website for today's AI-driven search engine results.
We will explore various funding options, including traditional loans, competitive grants, and innovative alternative financing methods tailored to your needs.
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.
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.
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.
