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SCORE Twin Cities
Free Business Mentoring, Learning and Business Development in the Twin Cities, Northern and Central MN, Northwest and Western WI
Our mission is to foster a vibrant small business community through mentoring, learning and business development resources to the Twin Cities Metro, Central Minnesota, NorthStar and Western Wisconsin areas. Our vision is to assure that every person has the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with SCORE!
Over the past decade, Hispanic-owned small businesses have made a significant impact, boasting a 34% growth rate and contributing a remarkable $500 billion to the U.S. economy. Yet, amidst this impressive growth, Hispanic business owners face genuine challenges.
But you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. SCORE is here to support you. We've been instrumental in helping countless Hispanic entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. Just ask Sandra Vazquez, Owner & Operator of SWT Fitness, who said, "SCORE helped me develop the roadmap I needed to secure funding and expand my gym into a prime retail location."
Discover how SCORE has empowered small business owners like Sandra to start and grow their enterprises. Your business could be the next success story we celebrate!
Visit the Hispanic Entrepreneurs Hub
Based in Duluth and serving Minnesota from Grand Rapids to Grand Portage to the Canadian border, south to Hinckley and Northwest Wisconsin. Our Certified Mentors, with a wide range of skills and industry experience, will help you start and grow your business through free and confidential business advice.
SCORE Central Minnesota offers free small business mentoring for current and aspiring small business owners in Alexandria, St. Cloud, Brainerd Lakes, Duluth, and Arrowhead counties.
SCORE for All
We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices, and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches. SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.
Become a Volunteer
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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Master the art of lead nurturing and learn how to effectively engage and convert your prospects into customers.
Tracking Your Business Using Spreadsheets
SCORE is determined to help women business owners succeed with these specialized resources.
The SCORE Minnesota Client Resource Guide can be used by anyone looking to develop their business plan or improve their business development efforts. Specific areas include what it takes to start a business, business plan research and development, marketing, finance, and legal resources.
There is a wealth of information available on starting a business in Minnesota. This page is a place to start exploring that information. We aim to give every person the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.
The SCORE Startup Roadmap is the perfect tool to start the journey to your new business.
LegalCORPS is a nonprofit organization with the mission of expanding access to legal services in the area of business law through the services of volunteer attorneys.
Download SCORE’s templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business.
Empowering a Diverse Workforce of Certified Test Consultants with Disabilities. How SCORE and Mentor Dan Nissen Made It Possible.
Problem: Clean water is the fuel that supports industry around the globe and fresh water is available in only very limited supplies. In fact, only about 2.5% of all the water on earth is fresh water. Still, it’s all we have to support humans, other animals, plants and industry around the world.Challenge: To conserve our fresh water resources. Solution: One way to meet the challenge is to reduce the volume of contaminated water that enters public lakes and streams as well as treatment systems. That’s a win-win for utilities, the public in general and the environment. That’s the solution AD
Problem: Homeowners in Minnesota face the never-ending possibility of damage caused by weather conditions such as hail, heavy snow, tornadoes, high winds and torrential rains. The potential for weather-related damage is always present regardless of the season. Challenge: Finding a reliable contractor to work with when damage occurs is difficult and can result in a frustrating and costly experience for the homeowner. Solution: Provide home repair and renovation services based on the guiding principal of integrity. That’s what Blake Rothnem decided to do in 2005. The concept is simple but
