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Enrollment Now Open for Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. To date, more than 9,700 business owners have graduated from the program across all 50 states in the US, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.
Mentor Q&A: 4X4 with David Broner
David Broner is a volunteer mentor with the Southeast Michigan chapter of SCORE. A retired second-generation business owner, David is a longtime, and very active, mentor with SCORE. Here are four questions and four answers (4x4) with one of our longest-serving mentors...
Author of Book on Mentoring Joins Podcast for "National Mentoring Month"
In recognition of January being National Mentoring Month, author and Certified Volunteer Mentor Tricia Beck joins co-hosts Armando Ojeda and Tom Nixon to explore the importance of mentorship within the many critical moments of the entrepreneurial journey. Tricia hails from our Southern Arizona SCORE Chapter.
The Importance of Business Insurance, with Ray Moulden
Ray Moulden, owner of Moulden Agency LLC, joins co-hosts Armando Ojeda and Marc Trail on "The SCORE Podcast: Where Small Business Matters" to discuss the varied aspects of insurance and how it impacts your business.
SCORE Partners with StartupNation to Launch "Ask the Expert" on WJR
The Southeast Michigan chapter of SCORE and StartupNation are proud to announce the launch of a new radio series airing on WRJ in southeast Michigan and online everywhere at StartupNation.com called "Ask the Expert."
Mentor and Mentee Collaborate to Successfully Execute the "Pandemic Pivot"
In the latest episode of The SCORE Podcast, co-hosts Tom Nixon and Marc Trail meet up with SCORE Certified Volunteer Mentor Richard Gibbs and his client Rebecca Aughton of Bra-Vo Intimates, as we discuss the importance of their professional relationship from the perspective of a well-established business and the current pandemic.
SCORE Volunteer Mentors Featured in Beautiful + Machine Magazine
Two Certified Volunteer Mentors from the Southeast Michigan chapter of SCORE were recently recognized by and featured in a popular e-magazine, Beautiful + Machine, along with a number of remarkable women who are accomplishing remarkable things in our community.
Episode 10 of the SCORE Podcast: Outgoing Chair Donna Hover-Ojeda
Donna Hover-Ojeda, past chair of SCORE of Southeast Michigan and current principal of Leaders Laboratory joins co-hosts Tom Nixon and Marc Trail to discuss the attributes of effective leadership.
Local Entrepreneur Leverages SCORE Mentorship to Launch Product Online
Mentee Credits Successful Product Launch to Guidance and Support of Certified Volunteer Mentor in Southeast Michigan Chapter of SCORE.
Paul Riser of TechTown Detroit Joins the SCORE Podcast
Paul Riser, Director of Detroit Urban Solutions for TechTown Detroit, joins the SCORE podcast to discuss business incubators and accelerators, not only from the standpoint of the tech-based company, but also for traditional product and service companies that need to embrace this brave new world of digital platforms.
Podcast Episode 8: The Entrepreneurial Leap, with Gino Wickman
Gino Wickman, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur and founder of Entrepreneurial Leap, joins the SCORE podcast to discuss and examine the six essential traits of successful entrepreneurs, and how to determine if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
SCORE of Southeast Michigan Announces Partnership with StartupNation
SCORE of Southeast Michigan is excited to formally announce a strategic partnership with StartupNation, a multimedia company and content platform headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan.