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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 Southern Arizona
Free Business Mentoring & Educational Opportunities in the Tucson area

SCORE Southern Arizona volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.

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How to Fund Your Startup or Expand Your Business

Are you seeking funds to start or grow your business? How can you tell which funding option is right for you? Find out here.

There are a wide variety of small business funding options – loans, crowdfunding, investors -- but no one solution is perfect for every situation. How can you tell which best suits your company and particular business needs?   

In this webinar, you will learn how to:

  • Evaluate the basics of loans, crowdfunding and equity financing
  • Compare the pros and cons of each option
  • Distinguish among different types of funding needs and appropriate sources
  • Determine the type of loan or
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Join our engaging workshop that goes beyond traditional lectures and offers a hands-on experience where you’ll learn valuable networking tactics, practice them on the spot, and receive feedback from peers and mentors in an interactive discussion setting.

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AI Powered Business Plan: Build a Smarter Strategy for a Stronger Company

Join us for a special Winning In Business online workshop where Scott Ladin will guide you through the process of creating a clear, focused business plan using powerful and accessible AI tools.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or refining your current strategy, this session will show you practical ways to save time, gain insight, and strengthen your decision-making using AI-powered support.

You'll learn how AI can assist in shaping key elements of your business plan, including:

✅ Mission & Vision Statements

✅ Market Research & Customer Segments

✅ Competitive Positioning

✅ Financial Projections

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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Become a Volunteer

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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SCORE Southern Arizona's Impact on the Community


SCORE Southern Arizona 2024 SCORE District Chapter of the Year

SCORE Southern Arizona earned the 2024 Arizona/Utah District Chapter of the Year

SCORE Southern Arizona is honored to receive the SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in 2024. This award shows that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed, and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community.

SCORE Southern Arizona 2021 SCORE District Most Improved

Most Improved Chapter of the Year Award 2021

Even in the midst of all the turbulence from the past year, the Arizona and Utah district was able to make a huge impact in their community. The award recognizes the Arizona and Utah district for exceptional growth in the services provided to local entrepreneurs, a wide range of free workshops, and excellent free remote mentoring.

SCORE Southern Arizona 2021 SCORE Outstanding Leadership Award

Outstanding District Leadership Award 2021

The Arizona and Utah district was recognized again for its high level of performance. The 2021 Outstanding District Leadership Award is given to one district in each of the eight regions across the country. Of the seven districts in the Western region, Arizona and Utah was selected as the Outstanding District Leadership. Congratulations to all the hard-working volunteers committed to helping small business!

SCORE Southern Arizona 2020 SCORE District Chapter of the Year

SCORE Southern Arizona earns District of the Year Award 2020

This prestigious award recognizes the efforts of so many dedicated and hardworking volunteers that have devoted so much time into growing our presence in our community, serving our clients and supporting SCORE's mission and vision.

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