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SCORE Pinellas County

Get Free Expert Help to Start & Grow Your Small Business.

SCORE Pinellas County is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed. We offer free personal, confidential mentoring and educational workshops virtually and in person. Serving St Petersburg, Clearwater and the Greater Pinellas County area.

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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!

Visit the Hispanic Entrepreneurs Hub

Sandra Vazquez and her team in SWT Fitness

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Upcoming Events

Business Startup in 2023

Want to start a business but don't know what to do? Learn how to flesh out your ideas, some pitfalls to avoid, and whether you have the entrepreneurial traits for success. Then see your options for a business structure, how to make your business legal, where you might look for funding, and more. If you're serious about going into business for yourself, this workshop will show you many steps you should take to improve your odds of success.

Speaker(s): Joe Fernandez, SCORE Pinellas

PLEASE NOTE: The Greenhouse is going HYBRID for this workshop session! You are registering to attend IN

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Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses in 2023

In this webinar, you'll learn about the different loans, grants and other funding options available to women entrepreneurs.

Establishing a Home- Based Business

Have you been considering the possibility of a home-based business but are not sure what it takes to get started?

There are many advantages to a home-based business, and this workshop focuses on the unique issues that go with conducting business from your home. Topics of discussion will include tax implications, insurance, homeowner association covenants, and creating a private and professional space for clients.

Speaker(s): Janet Shellenberger, SCORE Pinellas County

PLEASE NOTE: The Greenhouse is going HYBRID for this workshop session! You are registering to attend IN-PERSON at The

SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs

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.

Visit SCORE for All

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Impact Your Community

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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Get Free Expert Help to Start & Grow Your Small Business.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with SCORE!