Portland Maine

SCORE Mentors are here for you.

SCORE Portland provides clients with assistance and easy access to a wide range of business and financial expertise that can be directly applied to your existing business or new business idea.

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SCORE Maine Names 2021 Business Award Winners

Many congratulations to the 2021 SCORE Maine Success Award winners: Josh Kim and Matteo Cugno, The Cubby; Steve Quattrucci, Monte's Fine Foods; Kirsten Cappy, I'm Your Neighbor Books; Rebecca M., Hookmore Leaders; Benjamin Davis and Emily Davis, Opbox; Janene Oleaga, Oleaga Law LLC; Corinne Watson, Tiny Homes of Maine; Brad and Nancy Nadeau, Stars and Stripes Brewing Company; Samantha and Matt Manson, Blackie's Farm; Christine Goodrich, The Last Cow; and Kitty and Duncan Winship, Papoose Pond Campground.

"The Success Awards are a testament to the innovation, diligence and dedication of small business's owners." —Nancy Strojny
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A Salute to Small Business Resiliency in Maine: Bangor Daily News

The U. S. Small Business Administration, Veterans Business Outreach Center, SBA Women’s Business Center, SCORE, and Small Business Development Center are proud to partner and work with small businesses all over Maine. The hardworking owners and employees of these businesses have shown incredible strength, ingenuity, and resiliency through the past year, and we’re proud to salute all those who have pulled through these difficult times.
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Give back to small business:
Volunteer with SCORE

Small businesses need help now more than ever. As small business communities recover, you can be a part of helping them return as prosperous and thriving establishments in your local community. New startup businesses are also springing up. Join SCORE’s volunteer force to be part of helping small businesses start, grow and thrive.

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SCORE is here to help women small business owners.

SCORE is here to help you fulfill your business ownership goals and achieve greater success. Along with resources and tools created especially for women entrepreneurs, SCORE offers free business mentors. SCORE mentors, many of them successful women small business owners in their own right, are ready to help you achieve your business goals.

Visit SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs

Right now, Black entrepreneurs are facing unique barriers to business success.

At SCORE, we’re working to change that by removing those obstacles and providing Black small business owners with access to personalized support. SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs is here to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go.

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