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Get free small business advice to help your business grow and operate efficiently, or to get started. You envision your business growth in 5 years – SCORE business mentors see what it takes to get you there.
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FREE Mentoring
SCORE mentors, comprised of active and retired business men and women, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling. Counseling can be conducted at the client`s place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone or via email.
Workshop & Events
SCORE mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled, low-cost educational workshops that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business.
Consulting
In business already? See if you qualify for our in business management consulting service. Get the expert advice you need with no-fee management consulting. We develop solutions tailored to your company and provide hands-on support to implement them with you.
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February 20th, 2018 SCORE Chicago Business Forum Recap
Highlights from the 2018 SCORE Chicago Business Forum
On February 20, 2018 the SCORE Chicago chapter hosted its first Small Business Forum-"Growing Your Business in the Digital Age” at the Loews Chicago Hotel. The event was a great success with nearly 300 attendees plus expert panelists in digital marketing. Learn from speakers and attendees about how attending the Forum will help them be successful.
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Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community.
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