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People age 55+ make up 21% of the U.S. population, but own a disproportionately high 50.9% of U.S. small businesses, according to new survey data from 3,000 entrepreneurs published by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses.

Veteran small business owners face declining startup rates and service-related disabilities, according to the latest data report from SCORE.

Even amidst COVID-19 turbulence, immigrants are 40% more likely to start a business and are more optimistic about hiring new employees than others, according to new survey data published by SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors.

SCORE, the national organization devoted to helping small businesses, has recently designated its Mid-Maryland Chapter as a Platinum Chapter. This designation recognizes the highest commitment and achievement by a chapter to performance and quality outcomes for its clients, local communities, and volunteers.

98 Black Entrepreneurs from across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC pitched their businesses before a panel from MagicMakers Group, a global business consultancy of former Disney executives and leaders. On Friday, April 16th, we announced the winners across four categories - Start-up Product, Start-up Service, Established Product and Established Service.

April is National Volunteer Month and American volunteers have a strong impact on both the U.S. economy and small business recovery, while benefiting from the good they do as volunteers, according to statistics gathered by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses.

SCORE Fort Worth Receives National Recognition.

This Women's History Month, SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, announces the launch of SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs, a resource center designed to meet the unique needs and challenges of today's female business leaders, helping them achieve even greater success.

 Small business owners report new software adopted last year in response to COVID-19 increased productivity (47%), improved engagement with customers (45%) and increased sales (45%), according to data gathered by SCORE and Software Advice. Nearly half of small business owners (45%) surveyed expect to increase their 2021 investment in technology.

The national office of SCORE, “Mentors to America’s Small Business,” has honored SCORE Philadelphia with the “Diamond Leadership Award” for outstanding performance in 2020.