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Tell Congress: Protect SCORE’s Funding
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 Kalamazoo/SW Michigan
Serving Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Calhoun, and Branch Counties

SCORE Kalamazoo/Southwest Michigan SCORE is dedicated to helping you succeed. We provide FREE mentoring to new and established small businesses in Southwest Michigan. Find your mentor today.

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SCORE Kalamazoo/SW Michigan is named 2025 District Chapter of the Year!

SCORE Kalamazoo/SW Michigan is honored to receive the 2025 SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in the SCORE Michigan District. 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 Kalamazoo/Southwest Michigan wins the 2025 SCORE District Chapter of the Year award.
Amazon Seller Success Series 2025

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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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. 

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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. 

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SCORE Kalamazoo/SW Michigan awarded the 2020 Platinum Chapter Excellence Award

SCORE Kalamazoo/SW Michigan awarded 2020 Platinum Chapter Excellence Award. Our chapter's excellence is a reflection of our volunteers and the clients we've served. Our volunteers have worked exceptionally hard through a difficult year and persevered to provide valuable mentoring and educational opportunities to clients facing unprecedented challenges. We look forward to continuing our upward trend in serving small business owners and founders in our communities.

Here's What Our Clients Have to Say

Alisa and Nicole Parker |
ANP Consulting  

No matter what point in the development plan you may be in, Alisa and Nicole Parker want to help you bring your ideas to fruition. Watch to see how SCORE Kalamazoo helped them on their journey. Find your mentor today and get the no-cost guidance that could change your business for the better.

Jayme Cousins |
Mason Jar Cafe

Knowing how to work within the restaurant industry doesn't necessarily mean you'll know how to run your own restaurant right off the bat. Check out how SCORE showed Jayme and her husband they don't have to be alone or intimidated throughout the process.

Adam Freeman |
DJ/Event Host

Starting out hosting trivia, Adam found his passion for making events special and fun. While working with a number of professionals and developing his skill, SCORE provided Adam with the tools he needed to give his business the visibility and traction it deserved. Listen to how easy the process to get started was! 

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