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SCORE Bucks Mentors Available for Talks with Business Groups, Organizations

In an effort to boost awareness of SCORE Bucks County and its no-cost business mentoring services, volunteers with the local chapter of the national nonprofit organization are seeking opportunities to speak to like-minded business organizations. Tony Moore, the chapter’s community outreach committee chair, has spoken to several area rotary clubs, business associations and chamber of commerce groups as part of a campaign to drive greater awareness. He is available to speak with other groups throughout Bucks and eastern Montgomery counties as well.

Mary Livingston, SCORE Philadelphia Volunteer Co-Chair, is 2022 Honoree at “Legends Business Gala”

Mary Livingston, SCORE Philadelphia Volunteer Co-Chair, is 2022 Honoree at “Legends Business Gala” on November 6. The gala is a business brunch, fundraiser and celebration of some of Philadelphia's legendary African-American female entrepreneurs and innovators.

Small Business Resource Hub for Veterans Provides Support, Highlights Economic Impact

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Veteran-owned small businesses are now receiving extra support and resources via SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. SCORE’s Small Business Hub for Veterans helps veteran entrepreneurs translate military skills into business success by navigating challenges and accessing a wealth of resources, combined with free mentoring support. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Veteran business owners make up a vital part of our nation's economy, representing 9.1% of all U.S businesses, generating $1

Entrepreneurship Offers the Formerly Incarcerated a Path Forward, Hope

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2022 – Formerly incarcerated individuals are 45% more likely to become entrepreneurs versus those without a criminal record but face greater challenges on the path to business success, according to a meta-analysis from SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The U.S. leads the world with the largest percent of its overall population in prison, with 2.2 million incarcerated individuals. For the 600,000 returning people released each year, finding employment can be difficult: the unemployment rate is

SCORE -- Mentors to America's Small Businesses -- Welcomes New Board Members

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2022 -- SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors, as well as new officers for the fiscal year, as of Oct. 1.

“It’s my pleasure to welcome these five accomplished professionals to the SCORE Board of Directors as we pursue SCORE’s mission of fostering more vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education,” said SCORE Association Board Chair Tracy Shaw. “Last year, SCORE’s

Small Business Experts Assume Pivotal SCORE Chapter Leadership Roles

Today, the Greater Chesapeake & Potomac District of SCORE announced the installation of Chapter Chairs for three of its four chapters: Jeffrey Brodsky and Marge Everett as co-Chapter Chairs of SCORE Greater Baltimore, Tim Hanlon as Chapter Chair of SCORE Southern Maryland and, Michael Kirsch and Mary Tinder as co-Chapter Chairs of SCORE Washington DC.

Small Business Experts Assume Pivotal SCORE Chapter Leadership Roles

Rural Small Businesses Seek Talent, Technology to Succeed in Digital Age

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 – Rural entrepreneurs are struggling to access capital, high-speed internet, and quality workers, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SCORE's Fall 2022 Megaphone of Main Street: The Small Business Rural/Urban Divide surveyed more than 3,000 entrepreneurs and discovered that population shifts away from rural areas are challenging small business owners in desperate need of reliable talent and technology. Specifically:

Rural business owners report higher

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