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SCORE Western Connecticut
With counseling offices in Danbury, Newtown, New Milford, Ridgefield, & Waterbury
SCORE mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with diverse backgrounds and specialties. SCORE Western Connecticut gives you free access, virtually or in person, to the expertise you need to reach your business goals. All advice is completely confidential.
Thursday, April 17 - May 15 | 6 - 8pm | Union Savings Bank
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series
Are you ready to start your own business? This free workshop series will give you an introduction to the business concepts needed for all small business owners and entrepreneurs and will focus on key elements of starting your business.
- April 17: Part 1 - Start-Up Basics
- April 24: Part 2 - Business Concept
- May 1: Part 3 - Marketing Planning
- May 8: Part 4 - Financial Matters
- May 15: Part 5 - Funding Options/Conversations with Entrepreneurs
Register for one or all of the sessions. Participants who complete four of the five programs will receive a certificate from the Small Business Administration. SCORE mentors and business advisors will be on hand to answer your questions.
Interested in starting your own business? Will Meikle, SCORE Certified Mentor, former chapter chair of SCORE Western CT and current NE Regional Director, recently spoke with John Voket, Director of Public Affairs, Connoisseur Media CT and the host of the award-winning “For the People” radio program which focuses on a wide range of topics in our everyday lives. In this short 15-minute program, hear how a SCORE mentor can help you start and grow your business, and how SCORE’s vast network of resources nationwide supports all entrepreneurs and small business owners. Click the link below to listen in.
SCORE WESTERN CONNECTICUT SHOWCASE:
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Economic Development Commission for the Town of Bethel hosted a 90-minute live business webinar on the subject of Accessing Capital. SCORE Western CT Mentor and Director of Community Development and Engagement Kathryn Hebert participated as a panelist. Click here to read more about the webinar and download the SCORE presentation.
SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs
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.
Impact Your Community
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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David Rich
As an executive coach and FinTech innovator, Dave has dedicated over two decades to shaping the financial technology landscape, driving growth, and pioneering disruptive solutions across global markets. His journey has taken him from the corridors of global giants like Mastercard and Citi to leading his own venture, Vision Practical, where he blends strategic leadership with hands-on investment and mentorship in the FinTech and payment realms. He has extensive small business experience, having started his own company as well as managing small business banking for Citi.
