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Petoskey Michigan
SCORE Tip of the Mitt
Serving Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula and Eastern Upper Peninsula

The Tip of the Mitt SCORE chapter, located in scenic Northern Michigan, was established in 1988. We have 25 dedicated volunteers who provide free business advice, no-cost business training through webinars and workshops, and contribute to our library of numerous templates and tools.

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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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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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Upcoming Events
2-11 Leverage AI and Automation for Sustainable Growth and Increased Efficiency

Yemi Oluseun, of The Change Hive Co, will lead us in a 1-hour session which will equip business owners and executives with practical insights and strategies to leverage AI and automation for sustainable growth, increase efficiency and maximized exit valuations.


Participants will learn how to automate key customer journey stages, from brand awareness to customer retention, to enhance their business's scalability and attractiveness for potential buyers.

Digital Marketing 101, 201 and 301

If your business depends upon new clients or superb customer service, you need a digital presence. This free workshop combines the basics you need to get started, easy ways to step it up a notch, and recommendations if you really want to get serious. This is a very practical, “what you need to do next” presentation, including recommendations on measuring results.


About the Presenter: Neal Linkon retired as the Director of Marketing Operations for Children’s Wisconsin in 2019. His career included work as a consultant and for Fortune 500 companies, with responsibilities ranging from public

02-12-25 - Learn How To Use The Multiple Platforms Of AI

Using AI for Your Business

Learn about how AI works, what is machine learning.   How you can use AI platforms, how they will make your life easier, and what the benefits are to you and your business.  See some real examples of how to use the ChatGPT,  AI in email platforms,  AI in Canva, AI in Excel,  and the plethora of AI software that is available to you. 


Bio - Virginia Weiskopf

Virginia acts as your Personal Technical Guide. This means she helps you adapt technology to fit your unique business operations without the staff expense of an in-house IT or marketing department. By keeping current

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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