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SCORE Greater Phoenix

Proudly serving Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila counties

SCORE Greater Phoenix Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with diverse backgrounds of industries and specialties who share their expertise, wisdom, and knowledge to help you start, develop, and grow your business. All Confidential. Meet virtually or in-person.

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October 13, 2023, 9:00am MST | BBB - Maricopa Room

Women In Business: An Entrepreneurial Exchange

Join our dynamic monthly series where new and established female entrepreneurs unite with seasoned SCORE mentors to ignite ideas and share wisdom! Network with fellow women entrepreneurs, share your visions, and forge new connections. This isn't just another event; it's your gateway to growth! Seating is limited, so secure your spot early.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with SCORE!

Over the past decade, Hispanic-owned small businesses have made a significant impact, boasting a 34% growth rate and contributing a remarkable $500 billion to the U.S. economy. Yet, amidst this impressive growth, Hispanic business owners face genuine challenges.

But you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. SCORE is here to support you. We've been instrumental in helping countless Hispanic entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. Just ask Sandra Vazquez, Owner & Operator of SWT Fitness, who said, "SCORE helped me develop the roadmap I needed to secure funding and expand my gym into a prime retail location."

Discover how SCORE has empowered small business owners like Sandra to start and grow their enterprises. Your business could be the next success story we celebrate!

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Sandra Vazquez and her team in SWT Fitness

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SCORE for All

We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices, and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches. SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.

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Become a Volunteer

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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Upcoming Events

Understand Your Business Lifecycle and How to Improve Profit

Are you looking to take your business to the next level and achieve greater financial success? Join us for this workshop where we will delve into the essential aspects of maximizing profitability, optimizing cash flow, and implementing effective tax reduction strategies.

In this comprehensive workshop, our financial expert Bertus, will guide you through practical techniques and insights to help you make informed decisions that will positively impact your bottom line. Whether you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or a financial professional, this workshop is designed to provide

Website Essentials 201: Optimizing Your Site Content

Once you have a website built for your business, it is important to make sure you have relevant content to help build your credibility in search engines and bring in organic traffic to your site. This continuation workshop will cover optimizing both on-page and off-page SEO for your site as well as ways to create and market relevant content on your site, generate traffic and more!

ABC's of Starting a Business - Burton Barr

This in-person program is an introduction to starting and organizing a small business. Topics include understanding corporate structures, business planning, and marketing along with an overview of various financial documents and what they mean to your business. Also included is a discussion on the best strategies for deciding between starting from scratch, buying, or franchising.

SCORE Hits the Mark

We love receiving testimonials from small business owners who’ve worked with a SCORE mentor. If you'd like to benefit from a SCORE mentor, please visit our mentors page, choose your mentor, and apply!

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SCORE District Chapter of the Year

SCORE Greater Phoenix earns District Chapter of the Year Award for 2020 and again for 2021!

Two years in a row! This prestigious award recognizes the efforts of so many dedicated and hardworking volunteers who have devoted so much time to growing our presence in our community, serving our clients and supporting SCORE's mission and vision. We look forward to continuing our upward trend in serving small business owners and founders in our communities.

Arizona & Utah 2021 Outstanding District Leadership Award

Outstanding District Leadership Award 2021

The Arizona and Utah district was recognized again for its high performance. The 2021 Outstanding District Leadership Award is given to one district in each of the eight regions across the country. Of the seven districts in the Western region, Arizona and Utah were selected as the Outstanding District Leadership. Congratulations to all the hard-working volunteers committed to helping small businesses!

SCORE Greater Phoenix earns Platinum Chapter Excellence Award 2020

Our chapter's excellence is a reflection of our volunteers and the clients we've served. Our volunteers have worked exceptionally hard through a difficult year and persevered to provide valuable mentoring and educational opportunities to clients facing unprecedented challenges.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with SCORE!

SCORE Hits the Mark

SCORE Greater Phoenix earns District Chapter of the Year Award for 2020 and again for 2021!

Outstanding District Leadership Award 2021

SCORE Greater Phoenix earns Platinum Chapter Excellence Award 2020