We provide free and confidential one-on-one business counseling by phone, email, and in-person in Lee and Hendry counties We also conduct workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.
SCORE Southwest Florida is honored to receive the SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in 2025. 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.
National Black History Month
National Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans. Black small business owners and their communities have faced extraordinary challenges over the years. SCORE is renewing our commitment to being part of the solution. We’re here to give you the tools to meet and overcome any business challenge so that you can succeed.
Through mentorship and guidance, SCORE success stories showcase thriving Black-owned businesses like The JAY Effect: Seasoning Sales and Catering with a Healthy Purpose. Let yours be next—Connect with a SCORE mentor and start your success story today.
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.
SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed.
We believe that anyone can start a small business with the right support. We also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey.
SCORE is here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.
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.
Is your business ready to grow and reach new heights? Join us on the beautiful campus of FGCU, where our 2025 Biz Expo is being presented jointly by the SCORE Southwest Florida Chapter & SCORE Naples Chapter.
Are you ready to turn your vision into a reality? Join us on the beautiful campus of FGCU, where our 2025 Biz Expo is being presented jointly by the SCORE Southwest Florida & SCORE Naples Chapters.
The SCORE Southwest Florida team gathered various business resources for you to sort through. With varying topics, including client resources, mentor resources, a provisional intro packet, office procedure guidelines, coach training materials, and workshop committee documents.
