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SCORE Greater Cincinnati
Serving 19 counties in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, & Southeast Indiana
Our chapter provides free business One on One or Team Counseling for existing and new businesses, free to low-cost business workshops, and free local and national business resources. Get connected with SCORE Greater Cincinnati today!
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Featured Event:
Client of the Year 2023
SCORE Celebrates the 2023 Client of Year. Evan Millward of WCPO will be the Master of Ceremonies. Two winners will receive grants from KEMBA Credit Union and the Cincinnati Small Business Foundation. Come join us 4/18 IN-PERSON at The Children's Theater for this event.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Presents:
April Business Roundtable
We are pleased to have a guest speaker who has owned and operated a small business for 45 years. He and his son will give us a brief overview of the company’s origin, growth path, successes, and challenges. They will then share their succession journey and answer questions like:
What are the key components of a succession plan with multiple family members involved? How long does a succession plan take to implement? Can a succession plan be done in multiple stages? Remember it’s business first or there is no family succession plan!!!
Please join us for a networking opportunity and peer to peer sharing.
Amazon Seller Success Series 2024
Sponsored by Amazon
Unlock the secrets to Amazon selling success with our free webinar series. Learn everything from setting up your seller account to advanced growth strategies, directly from Amazon experts. Perfect for new & existing sellers aiming to boost their business on Amazon.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati's Client of the Year 2023 will be announced April 18, 2024. All finalists for the award have utilized free mentorship through SCORE to launch, grow or improve their business.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Podcast
Episode 17: Mavis Linnemann-Clark “Cooking up a success story"
Mavis Linnemann-Clark loves three things: cooking, a good party, and a challenge. The Owner of The Delish Dish and SCORE Client of the Year Finalist shares how mentorship has seasoned her recipe for success and what’s to come for her catering business.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Podcasts
Episode 16: A side of mentorship: The story of award-winning Sweets & Meats BBQ
For every award, accolade and expansion of Sweets & Meats BBQ, there have been numerous obstacles that most people don't know about! Owner Kristen Bailey shares how she has swerved, sought mentorship and succeeded in becoming one of Cincinnati's top food trucks and caterers.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Podcast
Episode 15: Bambi Merz, Owner of Tickled Sweet
When award-winning business owner Bambi Merz got started as a chocolatier, she was like a kid in a candy store. In this episode of My Cincy Small Business Story, the owner of Tickled Sweet shares her journey to entrepreneurship, candy-making, and how mentorship sweetened the pot.
April is National Volunteer Month
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Become a SCORE Mentor
As we celebrate our amazing volunteers this month, it is also an ideal time to think about how you can give back. If you’d like to become a SCORE mentor, we’d love to have you. Learn more about becoming a mentor at SCORE.
Learn More and Apply
National Small Business Week
Attend the Free Virtual Summit
On April 30 – May 1, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE will host the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. This event will feature a range of educational webinars, exhibition booths, business resources, networking opportunities, and professional guidance from SCORE mentors.
Learn More and Register
SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs
We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches.
SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.
Impact Your Community
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati February 2023 Mentor of the Month
Mary Jane Good
Mary Jane Good is recognized as volunteer of the month. She has done incredible work for the chapter in 20 years.
SCORE Greater Cincinnati Client of the Year 2022
A Slice of HR | Winner
Colleen Pfaller, CEO/Founder, founded A Slice of HR in 2017, which specializes in outsourced HR and recruiting.
Dawson HVAC | Runner Up
Dawson Heating & Air Conditioning has been around for over 40+ years, and is ran by their COO, Todd Dawson.
Inflate UR Fun | Runner Up
Inflate UR Fun was founded in 2019 and is ran by their owner, Anthony Brown, and grew their business after meeting Bob Leslie.
DL MoneyMatters | Runner Up
DL MoneyMatters is ran by their owner, Diana Louiso and provides professional accounting services to small businesses owners.
Here's What Four of Our Clients Have to Say
Celebrating Deelicious Pound Cakes |
Dee-licious Pound Cakes
Stephanie Rousseau Shares her business success and working with SCORE.
Annetta Waters |
Eleven 22 Vegan
Annetta was already a successful salon owner. Then she launched Eleven 22 Vegan.
Celebrating Sure Point Solutions |
Sure Point Solutions
Erica has grown a successful business. Today she uses her SCORE Mentor to bounce of ideas and receive advice.
Get a Shift Staffing |
Get A Shift Staffing
Celebrating Black History Month and our client's success. Katrina Brown
Learn the fundamentals of hiring a seasonal worker and the strategies to hire the right employee while complying with regulations.
SCORE Celebrates the 2023 Client of Year.
Evan Millward of WCPO will be the Master of Ceremonies.
Two winners will receive grants from KEMBA Credit Union and the Cincinnati Small Business Foundation.
Discover How SCORE Can Assist With Your Small Business Startup
For over 50 years, SCORE has served as America’s premier source of free, confidential business education and mentoring.
Most of our mentors are experienced business owners and managers. They understand your challenges because they’ve faced them too.
Your SCORE mentor can be both your coach and cheerleader to help you start or grow your business.
