Get Free Expert Mentoring from SCORE Washington DC to Start & Grow Your Small Business.
SCORE Washington DC volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses in Washington DC, Maryland (Prince Georges & Montgomery County) and Northern Virginia.
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SCORE Washington DC was named SCORE National Chapter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
2021 Black Entrepreneurs Virtual Pitch Event
April 6-7
Are you a Black Entrepreneur? Are you looking for prize money to assist in funding your business? Don't miss out on your chance to master the art of persuasion and be crowned one of the 2021 SCORE Black Entrepreneurs Pitch Event winners. First step: register now for our free 2/25 webinar "How to Pitch Your Product or Service."
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Get Free Business Mentoring Today!
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, SCORE mentors will meet with clients remotely. Mentors are available to participate in remote mentoring sessions via phone, email, and video. If you already have a SCORE mentor, ask them if you can use a remote mentoring method for your sessions. If you don’t already have a SCORE mentor, you can request a remote business mentor today.
You can browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or fill out the mentoring request form and we will pair you with the right mentor to help your small business thrive.
Attend a Workshop Taught by Local Experts!
SCORE Washington DC mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled educational workshops that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business.
Due to COVID-19, our workshops will be held online until further notice. Click below to view live online workshops on a variety of small business topics.
Upcoming Live Online Workshops
Using YouTube to Grow Your Business
Registering and Selling to the Federal Government Market | Two Webinar Series - Q1-2021 -C0001
Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market - 3/9/2021 -C0001
Small Business Mentors Awarded for Community Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Washington D.C. chapter was selected from among 241 SCORE chapters nationwide based on its quick and effective response in supporting small business owners during the COVID-19... Read more
Local Coronavirus Business Resources
SCORE Washington DC is committed to supporting small businesses during these unprecedented times. We will continue to provide mentoring through remote means and provide updated... Read more
SCORE in the News
SCORE DC mentor Ann Lim, her client Madelle Kangha and SCORE itself were featured in the 10/28 Washington Post Magazine article The Risks and Rewards of the Covid Career Makeover. Read more
Share Your Expertise
SCORE is proud to have the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. They help thousands of entrepreneurs start and grow their small businesses every year. Our volunteers give back to their communities and pass on their knowledge to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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