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SCORE Blue Ridge Mentors Support Small Business Community
National Volunteer Month: SCORE gives back and makes a difference.
This National Volunteer Month, SCORE Blue Ridge is proud to announce the positive impact of its volunteers, who donate their time and expertise to help entrepreneurs start and grow small businesses, guide them in achieving new levels of success, and ultimately creating jobs and strengthening the local economy.
In fiscal year 2024, SCORE Blue Ridge volunteers helped 296 entrepreneurs, providing them with 529 total mentoring sessions.
“SCORE is the most effective source of small business mentoring in the U.S.,” said SCORE Blue Ridge Chair Stephen Wachnowsky. “We are proud to be making a positive difference right here in our local community.”
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SCORE data shows that entrepreneurs who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased business growth. In addition, SCORE Blue Ridge offers a wealth of resources to guide entrepreneurs in every phase of their small business journey.
"We are grateful to the more than 10,000 SCORE volunteers nationwide who selflessly dedicate their time and business expertise to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams," said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
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Held in April every year, National Volunteer Month recognizes the contributions of volunteers and is an opportunity to join the impact of volunteerism and encourage more people to get involved in their communities. April is a great month to reaffirm your commitment to giving back, including becoming a SCORE volunteer mentor.
Visit http://www.score.org to learn more about local volunteer opportunities or to request a mentor for your small business.
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. Visit SCORE at www.score.org.
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.
