The mission of SCORE Fort Worth is to provide free business mentoring and coaching to existing and emerging businesses in Fort Worth and other North Texas cities.
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Our SCORE chapter is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in various roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
TCU Venture Builder
Empowering students and small businesses to grow together
The Venture Builder program connects TCU students with small businesses and startups to address real-world challenges. This immersive, 16-week experience empowers students to collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams, crafting innovative, actionable solutions that foster growth for local businesses. Through hands-on problem-solving, mentorship and community impact, students develop invaluable skills in entrepreneurship, design and innovation.
Upcoming Small Business Workshops
Join SCORE Fort Worth’s free/low-cost online or in-person workshops led by industry experts—gain practical insights, tools and resources to grow your business. Browse all workshops. View Event Calendar.
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Fort Worth Clothing Collective was established in 2022 by Haley Ballenger and Kelly Warner. They launched their organization with a clear vision but little experience in corporate operations. In spite of that they managed to hold successful pop-up events to distribute clothing before coming to SCORE. While Haley’s initial request said “Brand new non-profit start-up. I need help with ... everything!” they really didn’t. SCORE mentors assisted them with budgeting and marketing early on. They then went on to partner with numerous organizations for pop-up events and recently opened a permanent location at the Westside Presbyterian Church.
FWCC collects and distributes clothing at no cost to those in need. They initially focused on children’s clothing and have since expanded to distribute adult and adolescent apparel as well as shoes and accessories. Since opening they have distributed over 10,000 pounds of clothing to people in need. Much of that clothing would have ended up in our land fill had they not recycled it.
They have been recognized for their efforts by television, print and on-line news organizations. Most recently, they were awarded the Heart of Fort Worth Award by the Fort Worth Entrepreneurship Center.
National Black History Month
National Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans. Black small business owners and their communities have faced extraordinary challenges over the years. SCORE is renewing our commitment to being part of the solution. We’re here to give you the tools to meet and overcome any business challenge so that you can succeed.
Through mentorship and guidance, SCORE success stories showcase thriving Black-owned businesses like The JAY Effect: Seasoning Sales and Catering with a Healthy Purpose. Let yours be next—Connect with a SCORE mentor and start your success story today.
Help SCORE Fort Worth help small businesses succeed- Donate today! When filling out the donation form, be sure to select "IHelp SCORE Fort Worth help small businesses succeed- Donate today! When filling out the donation form, be sure to select "I'd like to support my local chapter" and choosing: "TX- Fort Worth 120"
We are getting ready for the SBA awards Luncheon in the first week of May! More details will be coming soon.
The Small Business Awards Luncheon is one of the largest regional events that recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and small businesses in North Texas. Bankers, brokers, accounting firms, the Small Business Administration, and numerous organizations that serve the small business community in the area participate in this must-attend event, in addition to award winners and their guests. They come to the Ceremony to honor award winners, network with each other, and enjoy a wonderful celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!
SCORE Fort Worth is honored to receive this award for outstanding performance. This award shows that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community.
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 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.
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.
