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Southwestern Illinois Score is a partner with the River Bend Growth Association, Lewis & Clark Community College, and the U. S. Small Business Administration, all of which help us provide quality service.

 

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5800 Godfrey Road, Alden Hall,

Godfrey, IL 62035-2466

Tel: 618-467-2280

Fax: 618-466-8289

www.growthassociation.com

 

 

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5800 Godfrey Road,

Godfrey, IL 62035-2466

Tel: 618-468-3411.

www.lc.edu

 

 

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Welcome to Southwestern Illinois SCORE

Southwestern Illinois SCORE is part of SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business," a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation's small businesses.

Southwestern Illinois SCORE provides free and confidential business advice and counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives. Southwestern Illinois SCORE also offers workshops, for both start-up and in-business entrepreneurs.

SCORE volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate thousands of hours to help small businesses succeed. Counselors are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation. We have assisted many clients in obtaining business loans.

Contact: score@lc.edu or call (618) 467-2280 to learn more about our services. We look forward to serving you. 

 

 

SCORE Schedules Seminars in February on Marketing Your Business (Click here for information on future events.)

 

February 16, 2010 Panel Discussion of Marketing Your Business – ThinkTank PR Firm, Queen Bee Consulting at 6 p.m. at Liberty Bank, 3112 Godfrey Road (across from Godfrey Sports mans Club)

 

February 24, 2010 Constant Contact 101: Have you contacted your customer lately? - 12:30 – 2:30 pm, The Power of Email Marketing; 3:00 - 5:00 pm Getting Started With Constant Contact. Site: Julia’s Banquet Center, 101 East Gate Plaza, East Alton, IL.  $15 for Growth Association Members, $20 for non members (for one or both sessions)

S.C.O.R.E. Sponsors include: Cornerstone Bank, Carrollton Bank, First Clover Leaf Bank, TheBANK of Edwardsville, Liberty Bank, Country Insurance and Financial Services, and River Bend Growth Association.

Contact: To register for a workshop, contact the River Bend Growth Association at 467-2280.

 

Recent Open House at Alton Square Mall a Huge Success

An open house was recently held at Alton Square Mall to provide the public with information about our local SCORE chapter and its activities.  Many SCORE volunteers were in attendance answering questions related to the many services we provide to individuals who are interested in starting or improving a business.  Among the many present were six past or present Chapter Chairs shown below.  Click here to see additional pictures from the open house. 

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Pictured above (left to right): Gail Weinrich, Harold Johnson, Martha Cogan, David Craig, Art Williams & Alan Lovel.

 

 

Corporate America

 

When you worked in Corporate America, or managed shift workers, they depended upon you and your leadership.  Then you retired. Now there is still a need for your leadership.  There is still time to volunteer.  Call SCORE for more information (618) 466-4961.

 

 

Who Do You Know?

  

Who do you know that has skill sets for managing projects, workshops and open houses?  Who can volunteer their time to counsel young entrepreneurs?  Flexible hours, rewarding results and personal growth are included.  Call SCORE for more information at (618) 466-4961.

 

 

 

 

 

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This chapter of S.C.O.R.E. serves the following counties in Illinois: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Clay, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Richland, St. Clair, Wabash, Washington and Wayne.

 

 

 

INFORMATION ON BANKS AND OTHER AREA FIRMS

 

 

Click here to see the information that Southwestern Illinois SCORE now provides on some of the specialized financial services from local banks for area businesses.

 

 

For firms other than banks, click here to see information on additional sources of important products and services needed by small businesses.

 

 

 

 

Live Your Dream. SCORE Can Help.

Get free small business advice online.

Free Counseling

Get face-to-face counseling with one of our volunteers.  Calling the Southwestern Illinois SCORE Office during normal business hours at 618-467-2280 and ask for the form titled ”Request for Counseling”.  It will be mailed or faxed to you.

 

Before your first session with SCORE, please review the Preparation Page so that you can discuss your business ideas and maximize your time with your counselors.

Attend a Workshop

Click here for information on upcoming workshops.  Gain valuable small business help and insights.

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Volunteer Today

Southwestern Illinois SCORE is always looking for new volunteers. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact us at 618-467-2280 or email score@lc.edu.

 

 

                                          

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Southwestern Illinois SCORE - Chapter #423

5800 Godfrey Road - Alden Hall

Godfrey, IL 62035