SCORE Northeast Indiana

Serving Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, Kendallville, Warsaw, and Huntington

We provide free and confidential one-on-one business counseling by phone, email, and in-person in Northeastern Indiana. We also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.

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Upcoming Small Business Workshops

Join SCORE Northeast Indiana’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.

01-14-26 - Build A Business On A Shoestring - Idea to Income - Module 1

Idea to Income

01-15-26 - The 2026 Marketing Shortcut You Wish You Had Sooner

Many small business owners struggle with what to say on their websites or social media-not because they are bad at marketing , but

01-20-26 How to Write a 2-Page Grant Proposal

Don’t change your story. Change your approach! Grant proposals are a great tool for generating interest in your program and for

Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

Register today for the free online series.

Elevate your business with SCORE’s Amazon Seller Success Series 2025, sponsored by Amazon. This series reveals proven strategies to optimize product listings, marketing tactics and operations—empowering you to scale fast. Gain actionable insights from industry experts and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for lasting success.

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Local Success Stories

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Whatchamacakes: Baking Up Success with SCORE Northeast Indiana

Whatchamacakes perfected sweet success with SCORE Northeast Indiana, transforming a passion for baking into a thriving community favorite.

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From Hive to High Growth: BeeGreat’s Buzzing Success

BeeGreat soared with SCORE Northeast Indiana, turning a passion for beekeeping into a flourishing, community-focused enterprise.

Confetti Post

Discover The Confetti Post's journey in the party industry, spreading happiness with vibrant care packages. Learn how SCORE mentorship fueled success.

Kendall Performance & Repair

From old-model car maintenance to resurrecting the classics, they do it all. A SCORE mentor helped them get started.

Cookie Cottage

When Cookie Cottage was in its beginning stages, we sought the advice of an organization called SCORE of Fort Wayne. "SCORE has been mentoring new and existing businesses for over 40 years and has a network of over 13,000 volunteers who donate their time to help entrepreneurs." If you are starting or currently own a business, we highly recommend placing SCORE of Fort Wayne on your list of business resources. Learn more about SCORE of Fort Wayne Mentors. Also, be sure to "Like" their Facebook Business Page for valuable business insight.

Mentor Profile Spotlights

Bernard Gilbert – Pioneering Local Business Success

Bernard Gilbert empowers entrepreneurs through SCORE mentorship, fueling innovation and growth to drive local small-business success.

Rory Moehnke – Elevating Local Enterprises

Rory Moehnke fosters small-business success with SCORE mentorship, driving local innovation and sustainable growth.

Aisha Diss – Advancing Innovative Entrepreneurship

Aisha Diss fuels local small-business success through SCORE mentorship, championing innovative strategies for sustainable growth.

Marshall Sanders – Empowering Next-Gen Business Growth

Marshall Sanders drives entrepreneurial success through SCORE mentorship, guiding local businesses toward innovative and sustainable growth.

Charlie Chapman – Championing Entrepreneurial Growth

Charlie Chapman fosters small-business success with dedicated mentorship, fueling dynamic ventures through SCORE Northeast Indiana.

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Leadership Changes: Steering SCORE Northeast Indiana Toward Growth

SCORE Northeast Indiana unveils leadership changes, driving fresh direction and innovation for local small business success.

Dee Eiden – Amplifying Entrepreneurial Potential

Discover how Dee Eiden accelerates small business success with expert mentoring, fueling local innovation through SCORE Northeast Indiana.

Steve Rinehart – Fueling Entrepreneurial Success

Discover how Steve Rinehart empowers small businesses through mentorship and strategic guidance, driving local growth with SCORE Northeast Indiana.

Driving Innovation: How SCORE and Indiana Tech Empower Entrepreneurs

Discover how SCORE’s collaboration with Indiana Tech fosters entrepreneurial success, offering cutting-edge resources for local business growth.

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Bill MacDonald – Fueling Entrepreneurial Dreams

Discover Bill MacDonald’s passion for mentorship, guiding small businesses toward success with invaluable insights and real-world expertise.

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Impact Your 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.

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Small Business Resource Hubs

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.

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