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SCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
In this webinar you will gain practical knowledge and actionable strategies to navigate the challenges and opportunities in employee attraction and retention.
The thriving of Remote eCommerce training offers practical tips and strategies to create a successful eCommerce business from home. Our expert trainer will cover effective communications, time management, streamlining operations, reducing costs and increasing profitability
Local Success Stories
Robert Shuherk and Andrew Roberts, M.D., are new co-chairs of the leadership team at Fort Wayne-based SCORE Northeast Indiana. They offer complementary attributes to the organization, which provides a broad range of mentoring services — free of charge — to both aspiring and established businesspeople in its 11-county service area.
Shuherk brings nearly 10 years of experience with SCORE to his new role.
“I have the experience to help with most most business questions about startups, growth, or repair,” said Shuherk, a resident of rural DeKalb County and former steel industry executive who has
As a retired communication professional with broad experience I can help in many areas of corporate...
Jennifer Angelo is here to help, and SCORE of Northeast Indiana is better off for it.
Jennifer, who heads a Farm Bureau Insurance agency in Columbia City, carves out time from her full schedule to assist SCORE as a volunteer. While SCORE mentors and subject-matter experts impart advice and counsel to SCORE clients, it’s the volunteers like Jennifer who are equally valuable to the effort.
“I help with SCORE events,” she said in a recent conversation, "and volunteers also help with educational efforts that assist the mentoring. We take part in committee activities on a month-by-month basis
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.
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.