SCORE Western Connecticut offers FREE business mentoring and workshops from experienced advisors, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives with diverse industry experience and specialties to help small business owners start, develop and grow their business.
SCORE Western Connecticut is honored to be named the SCORE District Award Winner in Connecticut for outstanding performance in 2025. The award recognizes the SCORE Western Connecticut Chapter for the exceptional growth in the services provided to local entrepreneurs, the success of its public outreach and excellent client satisfaction.
Your Path to Business Success
Welcome to SCORE Western Connecticut
Are you an entrepreneur looking to launch your business or a small business owner seeking to grow and thrive? We recently changed our name to SCORE Western Connecticut from SCORE Fairfield County to better reflect the areas we serve. SCORE Western Connecticut is here to support you every step of the way.
Our Mission: To foster vibrant small businesses by providing education and mentorship.
What We Offer:
- Free Mentorship: Connect with experienced business professionals who can offer personalized advice and guidance. Our mentors have a wealth of knowledge in various industries and can help you navigate challenges, develop strategies, and achieve your business goals.
- Workshops and Webinars: Expand your skills and knowledge through our diverse range of workshops and webinars. Learn about topics such as business planning, marketing, finance, and more.
Whether you're a startup or an established business, SCORE Western Connecticut is committed to empowering you to succeed.
Entrepreneurship is inherently challenging. Every business journey—from idea to growth to exit—comes with decisions that can make or break your venture. Successful entrepreneurs know this and don’t go it alone. They seek mentors at every stage because focused, experienced guidance consistently accelerates learning, reduces risk, and increases long-term success.
Most small businesses do not struggle because employees do not care. They struggle because hiring is rushed, onboarding is unclear
What legal structure is best? What licenses and insurance do I need? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to make sure your business
Learn how to identify subcontracting opportunities and market your product or service to prime contractors.
SCORE Western Connecticut Success Story
At 3DuxDesign in Bridgeport, they ask the question, “What can you make with a cardboard box and a little imagination?” Learn more in this video segment from News 12 Connecticut.
Our mentors work with business owners and people working on starting a business. We embrace a diverse business community and welcome all to utilize our services. SCORE's services are always free, no matter how much assistance you need.
14 Tax Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
From researching American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) listings to taking a free course from the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are several small business resources to help you prepare and conquer tax season.
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Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit
In this discussion, we'll delve into the significance of independent financial audits for private companies, the ideal stage for their implementation, the revenue thresholds that might trigger the need for an audit and related considerations.
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12 Small Business Tax-Saving Strategies
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs save taxes through legitimate and easy ways, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and financial advisors this question for their best strategies.
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For many small business owners, tax season feels like something that suddenly arrives, usually too fast and always with paperwork. February is when it starts to feel real. Income statements begin showing up in your mail or inbox. Banks, payment apps, employers, and platforms all send forms, often with numbers that do not immediately make sense.
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Feeling overwhelmed at this stage is normal.
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.
Our Chapter Leadership
Get to know our chapter leaders. They represent a broad range of business experience, knowledge, and skills. They're ready to help you on your business journey.
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Treasurer
Fundraising Chair
Marketing Chair
Community Development & Engagement Chair
Education Chair
Volunteer Coordination Chair
Client Coordination Chair
