17 million entrepreneurs achieve their dreams with help from SCORE.
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County chapter of SCORE is proud to celebrate 60 years of SCORE helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
The world has changed significantly in the past 60 years, and so has SCORE. Originally a group of retired executives, the organization has expanded and evolved – today, half of SCORE’s volunteers are still actively working. Over the years, SCORE has utilized technology to offer on-demand online learning modules, remote mentoring and specialized local workshops. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, SCORE quickly pivoted to deliver 100% virtual mentoring and education, without missing a single day of service.
The organization has also grown to embrace diversity among clients and volunteers – 65% of SCORE clients are women, 46% are minorities, 13% have disabilities and 9% are veterans. Hear from SCORE clients themselves about how SCORE has helped here.
“Our chapter’s membership has diverse business backgrounds and experience, and we are proud of the support that we have extended to the local business community over the years, commented Danielle Malconian, SCORE Ventura Chapter Co-Chair. She further commented, “In addition to an extensive offering of online and in-person educational workshops, SCORE Ventura has also assisted hundreds of businesses over the years through no-cost mentoring”.
To kick-off the 60th anniversary celebration, SCORE Ventura will be honoring a select group of businesses and their SCORE mentors for outstanding achievement in various categories during a Small Business Recognition and Awards Dinner that will be held on October 23 in Thousand Oaks.
Combining entrepreneurial spirit and volunteerism, SCORE supports small businesses at every stage of business, including those that are just starting out. Last year alone, SCORE volunteers helped start 31,167 new businesses and create 152,115 total jobs nationwide, donating 4.5 million hours of service in the process.
About SCORE
Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories.
To learn more, request a mentor or volunteer to be one, visit Hear from SCORE clients themselves about how SCORE has helped here.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
