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 make up only 8% of the US population, but they’re twice as likely to own a business as their civilian counterparts. Learn more about this growing group of small business o Read more
20 Resources for Veteran Business Owners
U.S. military veterans display many of the same leadership qualities as successful entrepreneurs. Some even go on to launch their own businesses upon their return. Read more
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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
Haines Security Solutions, LLC
During the budget sequestration, Haines went to a SCORE workshop where he says he was asked questions about his business that he had never thought about before. Read more
Off the Grid Investigations, LLC
Marshall’s mentors helped her revise some of her previous business decisions. 'I was the one who said ‘I can do it myself’ and insisted I could. Read more
Veteran Transportation Services, Inc.
Janet attended a SCORE workshop on how to develop a business plan and worked with SCORE mentor Kathy Pierce, who helped the Perkins conceive and launch the business. Janet advises Read more
Mutt’s Sauce
Quickly after embarking on her small business journey, Scales found SCORE, and started meeting weekly with SCORE mentor John Soutar. Soutar gave her checklists for each phase of th Read more
Entrepreneurship Resources for Veterans
Some 2.5 million military veterans in the U.S. own businesses, according to the Small Business Administration. Are you a veteran who owns a business or hopes to start one in the near future?
Congratulations to the 2017 SCORE Award Winners!
It’s one of our favorite times of the year here at SCORE, when we honor small business success stories at the SCORE Awards. This year’s honorees and their mentors have diverse business interests and experience, and together, they exemplify the spirit of small business in the United States.