Support provided by corporations and our alliance partners allows for the development of SCORE programs, projects and resources.
National Corporate Sponsors
ADP
Seventy-five years ago, ADP® was a hardworking small business, so we understand your challenges with doing more with less. That's why we help over 800,000 small businesses unlock their potential with our payroll, HR, talent, time, tax, benefits, and administration solutions. See why 9 out of 10 clients say ADP has made their job easier with our 24/7 support and AI-powered error detection at adp.com/smallbusiness.
Aetna
Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, is a health benefits carrier with a long history serving businesses big and small. Since 2018, Aetna has been a part of CVS Health, helping us build differentiated benefits for our members. Today, we specialize in offering competitive coverage options to new and growing businesses in states across the country. If you’re ready to offer health benefits to your employees, learn more at www.discoveraetna.com/afa.
Amazon Small Business Academy
Amazon Small Business Academy is a free one-stop digital resource center for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to help start, build, or launch their businesses online. Get access to our podcast, webinars, live Q&As, events, and more—all at no cost to you. Whether you’re curious about starting your own business or looking to expand, we’re here to help. Learn more at www.smallbusiness.amazon.
Baceline Group
Baceline Group is the largest owner of Neighborhood Shopping Centers across the US, and our portfolio of 120+ properties is home to over 1,350 tenants and hundreds of small businesses. Our partnership-approach to being a landlord is designed to support and empower small businesses and foster an environment where both our tenants and the communities they serve can thrive. Our 20+ year track record of successful investments has come from a commitment to delivering consistent value to our tenants, making Baceline Group the landlord of choice for businesses looking to establish and grow their presence in a vibrant, community-oriented Neighborhood Shopping Center.
Bank of America
Bank of America provides industry-leading advice, tools and solutions to businesses of all sizes. We are focused on delivering resources and information to help our business clients navigate what’s happening now and prepare for what’s next. Our small business specialists offer banking, credit and cash management solutions, providing entrepreneurs with a business advantage. We serve approximately 4 million small business clients and continue to be among the nation’s largest small business lenders, ending 2023 with $24.6B in total outstanding loans.
Constant Contact
Constant Contact delivers for small businesses and nonprofits with powerful tools that simplify and amplify digital marketing. Whether it's driving sales, growing a customer base, or engaging an audience, we deliver the performance and guidance to build strong connections and generate powerful results. For more information, visit www.constantcontact.com
The Entrepreneur's Source®
The Entrepreneur's Source® is the largest Career Ownership Coaching™ organization in the world. For nearly 40 years, we have helped nearly one million professionals explore their career possibilities with our powerful approach to education, awareness and discovery and our unique Income, Lifestyle, Wealth and Equity™ assessment. Our unique approach fosters meaningful connections through earnest interaction, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to identify, pursue and achieve their dream of self-sufficiency.
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank is a top 20 U.S. bank and one of the industry’s most dynamic financial service leaders. Known for delivering consistent revenue growth and strong financial results, First Citizens focuses on building long-term relationships with clients and customers to help them succeed. Recent mergers with CIT and SVB have allowed the bank to expand into new strategic markets, offering a broader range of products and solutions across diverse lines of business.
FranNet
FranNet assists individuals with the entire franchise process – from franchising an existing business to purchasing or selling a franchise. FranNet is committed to providing continuous marketing, business, and operational support so that they may be looked upon as the most knowledgeable, professional, and successful franchise consultants in the industry.
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation serves Florida, New York, Connecticut and DC area organizations working to help us realize our vision and continue our mission of fostering pathways to success in STEM careers and entrepreneurial opportunities. Our Foundation’s focus also includes solving complex environmental and high-mortality disease research funding issues.
Global Atlantic Financial Group
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to business education, support services, and pathways to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Through the tuition-free program, participants gain practical skills across topics like financial statements, negotiations, marketing, and management, and receive the tools to develop an actionable growth plan for growth – at no cost.
Harbor Compliance
Since 2012, Harbor Compliance has helped over 40,000 clients apply for, secure, and maintain licensing across all industries. As a leading provider of compliance solutions, Harbor Compliance strives to provide innovative compliance solutions by embracing complexity and making it simple.
LPL Financial Foundation
The LPL Financial Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports advancing the economic well-being of underserved populations, with an emphasis on providing training for individuals interested in the financial services industry and providing resources and training to small-business owners. For more information about The LPL Financial Foundation, visit the LPL Community Involvement page.
Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of business services, supplies, products, and digital workplace technology solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses, through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals and technicians, online presence, and approximately 1,000 stores. Through its banner brands Office Depot®, OfficeMax®, ODP Business Solutions™, Varis™, Grand&Toy®, as well as others, the Company offers its customers the tools and resources they need to focus on their passion of starting, growing, and running their business.
Phillips Edison & Company
Phillips Edison & Company (“PECO”) is one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored omnichannel neighborhood shopping centers and is home to thousands of small business owners. PECO calls those business owners—its tenants—Neighbors, to reflect the value it places on them and the success of their businesses. Learn more at PECO
Principal
Principal is a global financial services company passionate about helping people and businesses plan, protect, invest, and retire. Our solutions help employers and business owners take care of their employees, drive business forward, and protect their long-term financial security. Learn more at principal.com/businesses
Progressive Commercial
With over 50 years of experience, Progressive Commercial Insurance offers a full range of business insurance products featuring competitive rates and first-class service. They offer customized insurance solutions for both heavy and light commercial vehicles, as well as business insurance coverages including general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, business owners’ policies, and more. Progressive is a Fortune 100 company and trusted by thousands of small business owners to protect their livelihoods.
Rocket Lawyer
Most small businesses and entrepreneurs don’t have access to affordable legal services. At Rocket Lawyer, we want to make the digital tools of justice available to more people than ever before. Since our founding in 2008, nearly 30 million people have created Rocket Lawyer accounts. That equates to over 1 in 9 American adults who can make and sign legal documents, get affordable attorney advice, and incorporate their businesses with confidence. That's legal made simple®.
Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank.
The SCORE Foundation
The SCORE Foundation is the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors providing free advice and educational programs to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Verizon
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers free, personalized access to over 50 online courses - available in English and Spanish - workshops led by industry experts, small group coaching, virtual and in-person community events, and the opportunity to apply for grant funding. Learn more at Verizon
Visa
Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at VISA
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For more information on the opportunity to become a sponsor, please contact The SCORE Foundation.
Alliance Partners
Thank you to our alliance partners for joining us in our mission of fostering vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
ACP Ventures
ACP Ventures' mission is to cultivate a legacy of informed Veterans and Active Duty Military Spouses who venture their entrepreneurial journey with intention, creating enduring impact for themselves and their communities. ACP offers yearlong mentoring, on-demand resources and a Village of supporters.
Angel Capital Association
The Angel Capital Association (ACA) is the largest professional association of active angel investors across North America. ACA offers education, best practices, data, public policy advocacy, and significant benefits and resources to its membership of more than 14,000 accredited investors, who invest individually or through its 250+ angel groups, accredited platforms, and family offices.
AVIXA™
AVIXA™ is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 11,400 enterprise and individual members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries.
BIPOC Support Foundation
BIPOC Support Foundation (BSF) is a nonprofit organization that conducts programs and activities that support and educate traditionally underserved communities, improve diversity in entrepreneurship, and promote economic growth for historically underrepresented persons. BSF’s Business Support program provides support in the form of grants, media promotion, business resources, referrals, and education. We are building equal opportunities for businesses that are statistically less likely to be granted loans, less likely to have a system of support within their community, and less likely to survive during times of economic struggles.
Cybercrime Support Network
Cybercrime Support Network (CSN), a 501(c)(3), is a public/private non-profit organization founded to help cybercrime victims find needed resources, report crimes, recover and reinforce their cybersecurity.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (CSN) partners with SCORE through the Industry Liaison and Small Business Programs under the Chief/Deputy Chief Component Procurement Officer. With the goal of Promoting Equitable Delivery of Government Benefits and Equitable Opportunities and FEMA’s Equity Action Plan, FEMA conducts outreach to promote small and disadvantaged business opportunities and to share information about best practices for doing business with FEMA.
Hello Alice
Hello, Alice is a free, multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow. With a community of more than 100,000 companies in all 50 states and across the globe, Hello Alice is building the largest network of owners in the country while tracking data and trends to increase the success rate for entrepreneurs.
International Trademark Association (INTA) Pro Bono Clearinghouse
The International Trademark Association (INTA) Pro Bono Clearinghouse is to ensure equitable access to trademark protection for individuals and businesses alike. We are committed to fostering a landscape where trademark rights are upheld with integrity and consistency, thereby promoting innovation, fairness, and growth within the global marketplace.
IRS
The IRS mission is to provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and to enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.
The Latino Coalition
The Latino Coalition was founded in 1995 by a group of Hispanic business owners from across the country to research and develop policies relevant to Latinos. TLC is a nationwide non-profit based in Southern California, with offices in Washington, DC, and Mexico.
National Disability Institute (NDI)
National Disability Institute (NDI) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better economic future for people with disabilities. The first national organization committed exclusively to championing economic empowerment, financial education, asset development and financial stability for all persons with disabilities, NDI affects change through public education, policy development, training, technical assistance and innovative initiatives.
Operation Hope
Operation Hope’s mission is to advance economic opportunity by providing the tools they need to reach their goals. They help individuals of all ages by offering financial education, one-on-one coaching, courses on credit score improvement, as well as pathways toward homeownership and starting a business.
Performance Foodservice
Performance Foodservice is a leader in broad-line food distribution, delivering high-quality products, innovative technology, and custom solutions to restaurant operators across the country. The food supply chain has never been more vital, and Performance Foodservice is proud to play a part in supporting small businesses, local restaurants, and the communities they serve.
The Small Business Company
The Small Business Company provides some of the free online training on the SCORE website. They specialize in web-based content that is used by many small business support organizations across the globe.
Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation (TCRDF)
The Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation (TCRDF) supports the research and development mission of Tougaloo College and that of other HBCUs by forming and managing partnerships between HBCUs and other entities including government contractors.
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC)
The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) provides committed, visionary leadership and advocacy in the realization of economic empowerment. Through the creation of resources and initiatives, they support African American Chambers of Commerce and business organizations in their work of developing and growing Black enterprises.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States is the world’s largest business organization. Our members range from the small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country that support their communities, to the leading industry associations and global corporations that innovate and solve for the world’s challenges, to the emerging and fast-growing industries that are shaping the future. For all of the people across the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a trusted advocate, partner, and network, helping them improve society and people’s lives.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees who serve the American people at more than 4,500 locations across the country and abroad. They provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses. The USHCC team embodies the patriotic spirit and core mission of fostering the growth of America’s business community.
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides financial, technical, and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. SCORE is a resource partner with the SBA. The SBA administers a Congressional grant, which provides SCORE with funding. SCORE volunteers work with the SBA to provide small business mentoring and training to entrepreneurs through SBA offices. More from the SBA.
Veterans Growing America
Veterans Growing America provides a forum for Veteran and Military Spouses to showcase and grow their businesses, conducting local events and marketing programs to increase engagement with the veteran business community. A national movement that helps veteran businesses get the resources and support needed to succeed.
Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global (WEGG)
Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global (wegg) seeks to educate, inspire and nurture women business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide on how to go global so they can run healthier businesses and create a new future for themselves, their families and their community.
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