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  SCORECard - May 2018
 

 
Small Business/Lender Matchmaker 
Wednesday, May 16, 2018...Free Event 
 
 Registration Deadline is May 11th - Register NOW!

Do you want to meet with local lenders regarding financing your business?

How it works:  Small business attendees will have the opportunity to attend up to 8 one-on-one appointments with participating lenders.
  • Learn from a panel of small business financing experts regarding the five factors lenders consider when approving small business loans.
  • Discover some of the other small business resources available in our community. 
  • Connect and network with other small business owners.


Location:  Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library

Get all the details and registration link 

 
Upcoming Local Rochester Workshops 
 

 
SBA Sponsored - Lender/Small Business Matchmaker
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 11:00am-1:30pm
Location:  Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library
115 South Ave., Rochester  FREE EVENT

SBA Sponsored - Operations Entrepreneurship (Veterans and Military families)
Thursday, May 17, 2018 8:00am-4:00pm
Location:  Veterans Outreach Center
447 South Ave., Rochester  FREE EVENT

Accounting, Recordkeeping & Taxes for Small Business
Wednesday, June 6, 2018  8:45am-3:30pm
Location:  CUE - Center for Urban Entrepreneurship
40 Franklin Street, Rochester (near the Liberty Pole)
Fee:  $49

Build and Effective Online Presence
Thursday, June 14, 2018  11:00am-12:30pm
Location:  Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library
115 South Ave., Rochester  FREE EVENT

Blogging 201 for Business
Wednesday, August 1, 2018  5:30pm-7:30pm
Location:  Five Star Bank- City Gate (next to Costco)
395 Westfall Road, Rochester
Fee:  $29 
 
   

May 10 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
Would you like to sell your product or services to the federal government? 

In this session, SCORE mentor Karen Williams and SBA Policy, Planning and Liaison Director Kenneth Dodds discuss how to get certified to contract with the government.



May 17 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
Are you missing out on potential online customers?

This webinar will walk you through the marketing funnel, helping you optimize every step and ensuring that you are reaching your potential customers at the right time and place. (Sponsored by Deluxe)



May 29 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How can direct mail work for your business?    

This webinar will show you how to integrate direct mail into your marketing mix to get the best bang for your buck!



May 31 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How can you develop your next product or sell your next service?

During this webinar, you will learn how to use creative thinking to make your small business thrive.


 
SCORE helps you succeed!
Check out one of our latest success stories.
 
Rose Morris' son, Abram, learned to climb out of his crib far earlier than his parents were prepared for. His autism made him smarter than most toddlers, but also contributed to the sleeping issues, night wanderings and temper meltdowns that made his parents frightened for his safety. This lead to the creation of The Safety Sleeper, a transparent tent-like structure that fits over a bed to help secure special-needs children with nighttime sleep issues. She now works with parents and caregivers on customizing the product to meet the needs of specific children and families. Rose was named the 2017 National Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 
 
How SCORE helped: Morris credits much of her success to SCORE. "The education I received from my SCORE mentor was invaluable in growing Abram's Nation, to become a million-dollar company," she says.
 

Now Connect With Your Own Mentor
 

A SCORE mentor can help you turn your dream into a reality. The journey to starting a business (or taking your business to the next level) may not always be smooth sailing, but we'll help you navigate choppy waters when times are tough.