"I wanted financial independence and the flexibility to take care of my children while building something meaningful. More than just running a business, I wanted to help others find stability and provide better work opportunities for those who needed them—especially single mothers."
- Elsa Avila, Founder & Owner, Elsa's Cleaning Company LLC
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.
Join us in this hands-on workshop in which you will first write your “Unique Value Statement” that concisely describes your
In this In-PERSON class, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with
In this eye-opening session, you will recognize symptoms of disengagement and its cost to your business and dive deeper into
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.
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.
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.
