SCORE as a Resource Center for Small Business

Focus:

The conference served to familiarize AFI grantees with the resources and services of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). In addition, grantees were invited to apply for participation in a pilot initiative matching AFI Projects with local SCORE chapters to enhance training and mentoring for participants who have chosen small business as their goal.

Key Points:

• SCORE offers business counseling and one-on-one mentoring for would-be entrepreneurs through its web site and through chapters and volunteers in every state.
• The SCORE web site includes numerous tools for business planning and operations, as well as documentation of effective practices for almost any industry sector or business function.
• The Center for Faith-based Initiatives of the Small Business Administration sets a priority on assisting local organizations, such as AFI grantees, to increase their capacity to support small business development.

Presenters:

• James Gatz, Manager, Assets for Independence Program, Office of Community Services
• Kenneth Yancey, Chief Executive Officer, SCORE
• Joseph Shattan, Director, Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, U.S. Small Business Administration

• Erin Donovan, Assets for Independence Resource Center

Resources:

• Turn to SCORE Counselors for Small Business Advice (.ppt 3.5MB) (.pdf 1.0MB)
• Check the SCORE website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding/SCORE.html.

For more information on this topic, contact the Assets for Independence Resource Center: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding; info@idaresources.org; 1-866-778-6037.