SCORE Portland, conveniently located in downtown Portland, offers free, confidential small business mentorship and workshops. We have helped hundreds of small business owners in Southern Maine start or grow their business. Contact us today!
SCORE, the nation's largest volunteer business mentoring service, is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing mentoring to individuals in business, or to those thinking about starting a business. Founded in 1964, SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Our volunteers are real-world professionals, both actively employed as well as retired, with time-tested knowledge and perspective to help you succeed.
SCORE offers free mentoring whether you are starting, growing or experiencing problems with you business. If you are interested in meeting with a Certified Mentor, request a meeting online or call us at 207-772-1147.
SCORE Portland offers business fundamental workshops at no charge. We offer a diverse array of workshops for the new or seasoned business owner, manager or employee. If you are interested in one of our small business workshops, check out our regularly updated workshop calendar.
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer mentor or workshop presenter? Learn more and apply here, or simply email us directly: scoremaine@gmail.com.
SCORE 100 Middle St. 2nd Fl., Portland, Maine 04101
Chapter Officers:
Nancy Strojny, SCORE Portland Chapter Chair
Bob Theriault, Treasurer
Alan Darrow, Secretary
Joe Michaud, Director of Volunteer Services
Whit Ford, Director of Education
Kathleen O'Donnell, Director of Client Services
Alexandra Ulrich, Director of Internal Communications
Jeff Gray, Director of Recruitment
Tom Leonhardt, Director of Development
Our Mentors
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Non-Profit
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Non-Profit
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