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SCORE’s funding is vital for small businesses in every state. Congress needs to hear from you why securing funding for FY26 is critical. Your voice matters—help us continue to support entrepreneurs nationwide.
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SCORE Raleigh
Free Business Mentoring & Educational Opportunities in Raleigh and Rocky Mount areas

SCORE Raleigh mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your small business goals. Browse resources, take a workshop, or find your business mentor today!

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Featured In-Person Workshops

Business Success with AI: A SCORE Raleigh Workshop Series

Evaluate Your Business Idea with ChatGPT and SCORE Tools (Part 1/2)

March 11, 2025, 3:30 PM EST

This workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess the viability of their business concepts. Join Greg Young for part 1 of a 2-part series to learn how to leverage AI-powered insights and SCORE’s Business Model Canvas to refine your ideas, identify potential challenges, and build a strong foundation for success.

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Use ChatGPT for Strategic Business Planning and Success (Part 2/2)

March 18, 2025, 3:30 PM EST

Building on the insights from the first session, join Greg Young for part 2 of a 2-part series to explore how AI can support business strategy and growth. You will learn how to use ChatGPT for market research, financial planning, and decision-making, alongside SCORE’s proven business tools.

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Welcome to Entrepreneurship
This class is a must for anyone that is thinking about starting a business or has recently launched a business and has questions that need to be answered.

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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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.


 

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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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