One Cascade Plaza Akron, OH 44308 [email protected]m www.akronscore.org 330-379-3163 1-877-AKSCORE TM We teach new dogs old tricks BUSINESS PLANS Ref: Entrepreneurship for Ohio 9-22-09 (MO) SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration Serving Medina, Portage, Summit & Wayne Counties Yoursuccess. Powered by
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Stimulate the Greater Akron economy, which includesSummit, Medina, Portage and Wayne Counties, by using the business knowledge and skillsof our volunteers to successfully guide and lead entrepreneurs and existing small businessestoward their goals.
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SCORE®SCORE®
■ Resource Partner with SBA
■ 11,500 volunteers — 390 chapters
■ Small Business mentoringand advice– Face-to-face or e-mail counseling
■ Skills in business planning, strategies for growth, and all aspects of business operations
■ Business workshops forstart-up and existing businesses
■ 70+ volunteer Counselors
■ 40+ years of service to the business community
■ 3,000 client services per year– 40% follow-on mentoring
relationships
– 60% existing businesses counseled
■ Satellite locations: Kent State University, Wayne College, Medina Economic Development Corp.
Nationwide Akron SCORE
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Akron SCORE Serves
4 Ohio Counties
Akron SCORE Serves
4 Ohio Counties
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SCORE PartnersEconomic Development & Entrepreneur Regional Impact
SCORE PartnersEconomic Development & Entrepreneur Regional Impact
Medina CountyEconomic Development
Portage CountyEconomic Development Wayne College
Akron GlobalBusiness Accelerator
AkronUrban League
Partnership for theMinority Business
Accelerator
Hispanic BusinessAssociation
University of Akron
Small Business Development Center
Kent StateUniversity
Portage LakesCareer Center
Wayne CountyEconomic Council
RegionalChambers of Commerce
Small BusinessAdministration
International Institute
International Institute
University ParkAlliance
City of AkronEconomic Development
Greater AkronChamber of Commerce
Summit CountyEconomic Dev Akron Schools
DECA
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Counseling &Business Workshops
Counseling &Business Workshops
■ Free and confidential
■ Long-term follow-up at a SCORE location, business or a convenient place