This workshop will detail the organizational planning required for effective grant readiness. Participants will leave with the steps necessary to be strategically positioned to apply for grants and be competitively excellent. (Duration 1 hour)
Serving The Business Communities of Eastern Missouri and Southwest Illinois
SCORE St. Louis 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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SCORE St. Louis Highlight
"SCORE has been a tremendous asset to my brand building process. It is an organization that is loaded with dedicated experts that truly care about your entrepreneurial success. The insight & support I received from my mentors helped me avoid a lot of costly mistakes that could have tanked my business early on. SCORE is not only an advisory service but a support system!"
Terrence Wheeler, Founder & CEO, LUMIEREVODKA® Learn more in this Forbes piece about Terrence's journey.
Let's Recap our 2024 Event
Acce$$ To Money
SCORE St. Louis Bi-State Region held its first Acce$$ To Money conference on October 17th at the
Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport.
The keynote presentation, resource panel, and educational breakout sessions all focused on public and private opportunities to fund small businesses and non-profit organizations. This event featured insights into funding options and expert advice on how to secure essential resources. Attendees had the opportunity to network with financial professionals, gain clarity on various funding avenues, and explore strategies tailored to help their businesses & non-profits thrive.
Stay tuned for our next big event in 2025!
SCORE St. Louis awarded the 2025 MO-KS District Chapter of the Year in addition to Regional Chapter of the year for 2023 & 2024. Our chapter's success is a reflection of our volunteers and the clients we've served. Our volunteers have worked exceptionally hard throughout the year providing valuable mentoring and educational opportunities to our clients. We look forward to continuing our upward trend of serving small business owners and founders in our communities.
How Entrepreneurs get Money – do you really need an investor? Join Kelly Sievers of Women’s Capital Connection as she walks us through how businesses are funded.
The current publishing landscape in the US can be confusing, wild, and very much a “buyer be-AWARE” market. Join Cathy as she simplifies the options available to authors and discusses the pros-and-cons of each. (Duration 1 hour)
InfraLytiks: Transforming geospatial data with ML & AI. Serving Engineering, Insurance, DoD, and more. Find out why our technology works!
Discover personalized education at Fit Learning, plus the invaluable support of SCORE mentor Ray Edwards. Janice's success story speaks for itself!
Elegant skewer servers for unforgettable occasions. From a bridal shower idea to Amazon's Hot New Releases. SCORE-supported success story. Learn more!
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.
Impact Your Community
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 17 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.
Small Business Resource Hubs
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.
Chapter Members ONLY
Mentors Toolbox
The SCORE St. Louis team gathered various business resources for you to sort through. Varying topics such as: New Member Resources, Client Resources, Starting a New Business, Business Plans, and Chapter Roster Experience.
