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February 7, 2023
Distribution: All Active Volunteers
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Chapter of the Year To Be Announced Feb. 23 |
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Winner's Panel Discussion | Thursday, March 2 | 4pm ET
Join us as we connect with the regional and national winners on a panel discussion on Thursday, March 2 at 4pm ET.
You will get to hear how these chapters achieved success in FY22 and have the opportunity to ask questions and make connections!
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Office Depot Discount Updates |
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The Office Depot Store Purchasing Cards and discount codes are no longer available as Office Depot has changed their policies.
For volunteer leaders to receive Partner Pricing with SCORE Account Billing you will need to order online and choose delivery or store pickup.
Sign up on the ODP website and then download the mobile app, to get the program QR code for use when shopping in Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.
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From Startup to Shark Tank: Small Businesses Launch and Grow with Mentoring Support
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. Dakota and Garret Porter were teenagers when they turned to SCORE to shape their idea to add LED lights to snowboards into a business. The brothers worked with SCORE Traverse City mentors Tanya Berg and Ed Ketterer to establish a business plan, develop a structure, apply for patents and seek funding. “Our SCORE mentors took us seriously, helping us get off the ground and take tangible steps to start our business,” says Garret. Recently, the Porters fulfilled their dream to appear on Shark Tank, garnering priceless exposure plus a $200,000 investment in their startup, Action Glow. Read more in this National Mentoring Month press release. |
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How a Mentor Can Help you Start and Grow a Business |
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Huge thanks to SCORE NYC mentor Dyann Klein and her client Nicole Ehrbar for appearing LIVE on Instagram to talk about the value of mentoring! Along with SBA Associate Administrator Mark Madrid, Dyann and Nicole shared the many ways SCORE can help small businesses grow and thrive. Dyann’s experience launching a business with $5,000 and growing it into a multi-million dollar operation has been extremely valuable in helping Nicole launch her retail home goods startup, The Grey Pearl. Watch the recording here. |
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For National Mentoring Month, SCORE teamed up with the SBA for a webinar, "Why Mentoring Matters: How to Grow Your Business With SCORE,” featuring SCORE Miami mentor and assistant district director for SE Florida Ricardo Casas and his client, Lorinda Gonzalez. Moderated by SCORE CEO Bridget Weston, Ricardo and Lorinda shared how mentoring relationships work and encouraged all business owners to turn to SCORE for mentoring, training and resources to be successful. Thank you Ricardo for all you do for SCORE! Watch the recorded webinar here. |
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SCORE is mentioned an average of 1,000 times per month in national and local media. Interested in serving as a SCORE media spokesperson? Learn more here.
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Shoutout to SCORE Cincinnati for its launch of a twice a monthly podcast featuring its volunteer mentors and clients sharing stories about what it takes to be successful as a small business! “My Cincy Small Business Story” will be hosted by the chapter’s marketing chair Michael Dawson, former VP of marketing and PR for the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau, and is available on all major podcast platforms. WOW! Learn more here. |
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Volunteer mentor Sharon Schappacher with SCORE’s Tip of the Mitt chapter shared “Tips for Finding and Retaining Employees” in a column published locally and picked up nationally in Newsbreak. In addition to sharing great insights, she used the column to invite local businesses to make an appointment with a SCORE mentor or join efforts to promote positive business practices that enhance the community. Great job, Sharon! Read the column here. |
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Congrats to SCORE Wichita Chair Ann Patterson, who recently appeared on local NBC affiliate KSN with her client Danielle Ramirez. The story spotlights how mentoring can help small businesses grow. “Maybe an existing business wants to up its marketing efforts or wants somebody to really analyze their financials and see what they need to do,” said Patterson. Her client, who launched a hybrid book company, noted that it’s not just the expertise and experience mentors provide that make a difference, but the encouragement, too. So true! Watch the clip here. |
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Reminder: February's Leadership Call will be held on Monday, February 13, from 12-1:30pm ET.
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Lifelong Learning Webinar |
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How to Successfully Recruit for Working Volunteers
Wednesday, February 22 | 12:00 pm ET
Working volunteers bring many relevant skill sets and the latest industry knowledge to SCORE and to our clients. At the same time, it can be very challenging for working volunteers to balance their chapter and professional duties. SCORE Chicago has had much success with recruiting and retaining working volunteers. Join our Feb. 22nd webinar to learn about SCORE Chicago's tactics for attracting and keeping working volunteers.
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Join fellow volunteers across the country to network under the common value of inclusivity within SCORE. |
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Upcoming Live Engage Trainings |
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Join live Engage trainings throughout the month for both new volunteers and seasoned volunteers based on your roles in Engage and how you may use the system to support SCORE clients. |
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SCORE Department Webinars |
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Join monthly webinars based on SCORE functional areas of expertise including marketing, website, social media, and accounting. |
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Webinar for Small Business Owners |
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1165 Herndon Parkway
Suite 100
Herndon, VA 20170
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. |
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