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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.
5800 Godfrey Road, Alden Hall,
Godfrey, IL 62035-2466
Tel: 618-467-2280
Fax: 618-466-8289
www.growthassociation.com
5800 Godfrey Road,
Tel: 618-468-3411.
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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 is pleased to announce its newest sponsor, C.J. Schlosser & Company, L.L.C. This is a local public accounting firm with locations in Alton, Illinois and St. Charles, Missouri. The Company supports new and existing businesses in the entire metropolitan St. Louis area. The Company provides the following services: audit and review, accounting and tax, health care consulting, specialized business and payroll support. Click here for more information on the firm and the link to their website.
Is Starting a Business Right for You?
Attend this comprehensive series of workshops to help you test your new business idea and gets you started on the right path. Free one-to-one counseling is also a part of the workshop process.
Session 2: Business Concept (September 7, Hayner Library at the Alton Mall. 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The second workshop focuses on your business concept and step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market, and your competition. At the end of the Business Concept workshop, you are able to: identify your target markets, describe your products and services, and collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan.
Contact: David Craig 618 830 - 9069
Additional Workshops Coming Later
Click here for more information on the SCORE QuickSTARTTM Series Workshops scheduled for later.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
SCORE is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
Southwestern Illinois SCORE - Chapter #423
5800 Godfrey Road - Alden Hall
Godfrey, IL 62035
