SCORE Greater Rochester would like to Thank You for your service. Now that you are home and want to start a business - we can help you. Below are resources you may find useful.
From Military Service to Small Business Ownership
If you’re a former service member or a veteran thinking about starting a small business, take advantage of these resources. Read more
Infographic: Vetpreneurs Leading the Way
Veterans are twice as likely to own a business. Learn more about this growing group of small business owners in our latest infographic, “Vetpreneurs.” Read more
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Funding Options for Veteran Entrepreneurs
SCORE mentor and Vietnam veteran Walter Abbott explains how veterans and their spouses can secure funding that will be best for their businesses. Read more
Best Funding Sources for Veteran Entrepreneurs
According to the SBA, one in four post-9/11 veterans wants to start their own business. Here are the top funding sources for veteran entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship Resources for Veterans
2.5 million military veterans own businesses. Are you a veteran who owns a business or hopes to start one in the near future?
From Battle to Business: How the Military Prepared Me for the Corporate World
What if I told you that the organization that has created more business owners than any program in the nation will actually pay you to join? It’s the U.S. military.
The New Generation of Business Owners is Here
Let's explore the driving factors—generational changes, more women / minorities, veterans becoming entrepreneurs—and what they mean for the future of business. Read more
Tools for Veteran Entrepreneurs
In 2016, the US Census Bureau reported that veterans own a whopping 7.5% of small businesses in the US – that’s 405,235 businesses out of 5.4 million nationwide!
Delta Development Team LLC
Bridgewater attended every entrepreneurship workshop he could find during his transition back to civilian life. Read more
Veterans Helping Veterans: When Business Is a Labor of Love
Read these three stories of veterans who launched entrepreneurial companies to help other veterans successfully transition back to civilian life.
Buckner Management & Technology, Inc.
Tonya worked with SCORE mentor Fred Elam, who helped her and Michael with their rebranding efforts. Read more
NKO Global Security Solutions
Olivas attended several SCORE workshops and worked with SCORE mentor William Woods on developing a business plan. He and Williams continue to meet regularly. Read more