Welcome to SCORE Chapter 90
Serving the PEORIA and GALESBURG Areas of Illinois
Sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration
In Cooperation with The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
124 S.W. Adams - Suite 300 Peoria, IL 61602-1388
E-mail: SCORE@score.h-p.org
Phone (309) 676-0755 ................ Fax (309) 676-7534
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What is SCORE?
SCORE is a Non-Profit Association Dedicated to Entrepreneur Education and the Formation, Growth and Success of Small Business Nationwide.
~ SCORE Counseling Is Free.
~ SCORE Is A Resource Partner With The U.S. Small Business Administration.
~ SCORE Has 389 Chapters and 12,400 Volunteers In Locations Throughout The U.S.
~ SCORE Annually Counsels More Than 250,000 Individuals.
~ Counseling And Low Cost Workshops Are Available In Local Communities.
~ Counselors Include Both Working And Retired Executives And Business Owners.
~ SCORE Was Founded In 1964.
Who Uses SCORE Services?
SCORE Offers Free "One-On-One" Counseling and Other Services for :
~ Individuals Who Want to Start a Business
~ Small Businesses
~ Non-Profit Organizations
What Services Are Offered by SCORE?
1. Counseling
~ Business Start-Up
~ Business Mangement
~ Financial
~ Manufacturing
~ Marketing
~ Other
2. Business Plan Assistance
3. Workshops - Low Cost Sessions on Selected Subjects
4. Publications
~ Writing a Business Plan
~ Borrowing Money
~ Maketing Your Product
~ Managing Employees
~ Other
How Does It Work?
Phone for an appointment. One or two counselors will meet with you to discuss your needs or problems. Sessions are typically one hour. Feel free to ask any questions you may have whether you are in business or interested in starting a business. The counselor(s) will answer questions and offer suggestions.
You may schedule subsequent sessions, as you desire. If your need requires specialized expertise, another counselor with that expertise may be asked to attend. All information is strictly confidential. There is no charge for SCORE counseling.
Who Are the SCORE Counselors?
Counselors are active or retired, experienced executives, business owners or managers from widely diversified fields. They donate their time to advise and assist with business planning and operations. They provide insight into how to plan, start, franchise, manage or obtain financing for a business. Volunteer counselors may have general or specialized business expertise.
If you are interested in volunteering as a SCORE counselor, contact the Peoria SCORE office at (309) 676-0755 or by E-Mail.
Where is the SCORE Office Located?
PEORIA:
124 S.W. Adams Street, Bank One Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Office.
GALESBURG:
Phone For An Appointment.
To Schedule an Appointment:
PEORIA AREA:
Phone (309) 676-0755 Mon. Through Fri. to schedule an appointment for a one-hour couseling session at the Peoria office.
Appointment Times Available:
Tue. or Wed. at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 AM or
Thur. at 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00 PM
GALESBURG AREA:
Phone (309) 343-1194 Mon. Through Fri. For an appointment.
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This page maintained by: Charles Wagaman -
(SCORE@SCORE.h-p.org)