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SCORE New Haven offers seasoned business professionals who provide you with useful, timely, and realistic guidance at no cost. Browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or ask a question and let us pair you with the right expert. We’re here to help you succeed!

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Schedule

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Set Goals

Set goals for your small business with guidance from your SCORE mentor.

Advance

Work with your SCORE mentor through the life of your business.

Our Mentors

Ralph Mesite

I have over 40 years experience owning my own restaurants , banquet facilities and a Franchaise of a...

William F Weaver

planning, financing, budgeting, rentals, contact negotiations

Steven Kim

I have held leadership roles in non-profit startups and established organizational settings, gaining...

Jaclyn E Zolnik

I’m Passionate about Creating a Better Way to Align Teams. Creating Systems with Business Owners to...

Bill Stempel

As a lawyer, mediator, and arbitrator, I have helped many clients with negotiation and drafting of...

Daniel Brill

Accomplished executive level Senior Banker with extensive experience and expertise across many...

Kurt Uihlein

Accomplished manufacturing business owner with experience in engineered products, project management...

Christina Johnson

I would like to volunteer my time in whatever capacity is needed whether mentoring, coaching, and...

Andrew Maley

I would like to volunteer as an HR subject matter expert for SCORE. My strengths/interests in HR are...

Ryan Turner

I have a deep and practical knowledge of digital marketing tools and tactics and how they should...

Fredrick L Robertson

I have been a Connecticut CPA for over 40 years and have worked with many clients both large and...

Joseph Criscuolo

Ct Business Taxes, Accounting, Auditing, Federal Taxes, Business Plan, Bookkeeping, Starting a...

Bud Sielaff

I can help improve business performance in areas of marketing, product development, strategy and...

Patricia Sanders

I can assist you with business plan development,startup requirements and processes, general small...

Entrepreneurs Succeed with SCORE Mentors

What is better than one very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneur working to make a business highly successful? How about two very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneurs working on your business ownership goals? That is what SCORE offers to all small business owners: mentors who work alongside entrepreneurs to realize their small business ownership dreams.

See how SCORE mentors have made a difference for other small business owners like you.

Bob Lepper

For years, Bob Lepper ran a successful day school for middle and high school students with social, emotional and learning challenges. SCORE was there during the growth phase of the business, and during the business valuation and sale as well.

Caseus Bistro & Cheese Shop

The zealous pursuit of pleasure through eating, obtained by learning the often rich history and flavor of artisanally produced products as part of an ongoing education of what we eat and why, will be explored in each visit to Caseus located in New Haven, Connecticut. A one of a kind store retailing a varied selection of over 100 unique artisan cheeses, gourmet dry goods, spices, olive oils and preserves from local small producers and the world's most unique and gastronomically significant countries. Coffees, teas, and hard to find ingredients will be available for take away service, as well as

Mariah's Chow Chow Relish