About Us

SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses.

Portland SCORE , the 11th chapter to be formed, with 90+ counselors on staff, provides 6,000+ counseling sessions annually to 4,000 clients, almost half who are already in business.  We also deliver 100+ workshops each year.

SCORE is run by over 90 volunteers who have indepth, practical experience running and managing businesses.  They've been there and done that.  Each has chosen to give back to their communitty to help others start and grow their businesses.

These volunteers are ready to help you personally, by counseling you at no cost.  Portland SCORE also provides high quality workshops on topics of importance to small business owners. 

• Free personal counseling and ongoing mentoring
• High quality, modestly priced workshops
• The respect and confidential advice of professional business men and women
• Practical ideas from people “who have been there” and made a success of it
• Counselors who are experts or have access to experts on most business issues
• Counselors who will meet with you as often as necessary to help you succeed
• Non-confrontational discussions - like talking with trusted family and friends