WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 – Black entrepreneurship is on the rise, benefitting both local communities and the U.S. economy, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This Black History Month, SCORE is celebrating America’s more than two million Black-owned small businesses and offering support and resources to Black entrepreneurs who want to launch or grow a business.
“As new small business applications continue at a record-setting pace, Black business owners are thriving, but face unique challenges no matter what their business stage. SCORE is here to
Download the current fact sheet on the SBA’s low-interest disaster loan programs for the Hurricane Nicole recovery efforts. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available to Marion and Sumter County private nonprofits and businesses that have lost revenues due to disruption caused by the storm. There is no requirement of physical damage to qualify for this type of working-capital loan.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans and is the largest source of disaster recovery funds.
Apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA
VIP Guests Headline SEMA Meeting - State Rep. Kathleen LaNatra, and Robert Nelson, District Director - Massachusetts at U.S. Small Business Administration joined SCORE SEMA's Chapter Meeting on January 19, 2023 to discuss State and Federal Programs and priorities for the small business community in 2023. They are pictured here with Chapter Co-Chairs Peter Smith and Linda Foss and SBA Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Diane Darling.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 – This National Mentoring Month, entrepreneurs are harnessing the power of mentoring to launch their businesses to new levels of success. Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business – and report higher revenues and increased business growth – according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors.
Mentoring: From Startup to Shark Tank
Ten years ago, Dakota and Garret Porter were teenagers when they turned to SCORE to shape
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 - Owning and operating a successful small business is challenging in the best of times, but entrepreneurs who have business plans are twice as likely to obtain capital and are more likely to grow, according to SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
“December is a great time for business planning – not just for new businesses but for existing businesses – so you can start fresh for the new year,” explains SCORE mentor Laura Rogers. As a banker and regional credit manager, Rogers notes that in
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.
“I or another SCORE mentor can talk about
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – Small businesses are the heart of every community, providing local jobs, boosting local economies and creating two-thirds of net new jobs across the United States, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. To support local entrepreneurs, SCORE is calling on consumers to shop small this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 and all year long.
"Small Business Saturday is economic patriotism at its best - a day when buying gifts for your loved ones or visiting a locally-owned restaurant supports jobs and builds thriving communities
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