SCORE Grand Forks and West Central ND volunteers 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 business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.
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January is National Mentoring Month
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Find Your Mentor
As the new year begins, with fresh business goals in mind, it's the perfect time to kickstart an entrepreneurial journey by working with a SCORE mentor. Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business and three times more likely to stay in business.
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Are you interested in becoming a SCORE mentor? Statistics show that aspiring or established entrepreneurs that work with SCORE mentors start businesses, create jobs and increase revenue. As we celebrate our amazing mentors this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back.
Learn More About MentoringSCORE Grand Forks is honored to receive the SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in 2025. 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.
"I never would have had the focus or understanding to start (my business)
without your time and effort in educating me...Thanks again - you really do
make a difference! "
"It is with incredible thankfulness that I am writing this... We are
incredibly thankful for the skill sets shared/resources given...Thanks
again to each and every one of you for your positive thoughts and support!"
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.
Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community.
SCORE Grand Forks is the 2023 North Dakota District Chapter of the Year!
SCORE Grand Forks is honored to receive the 2023 SCORE District Chapter of the Year 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.
SCORE Grand Forks 2022 Midwest Region Chapter of the Year!
SCORE honored Grand Forks with the Midwest Region Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in 2021. The award recognizes SCORE Grand Forks earned this award for exceptional growth in the services provided to local entrepreneurs and the success of its workshop programs and public outreach.
Best in the nation for Client Engagement for 2 years in a row!
The Grand Forks Chapter of SCORE has been recognized as the highest-rated chapter in the United States in 2021 in its Client Engagement Survey for the second year in a row.
The Grand Forks and West Central ND chapter has produced numerous success stories. These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due in large part to SCORE counselor involvement. Let’s develop a counseling relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
