SCORE Mentors

10/02/2026

Manufacturing takes more than engineering. It takes vision, problem-solving, and the business know-how to turn an idea into a thriving company. 🏭

For National Manufacturing Day, meet Brad, founder of AMS Galaxy USA, a manufacturer of precision dairy equipment helping farmers reclaim something invaluable: time with their families.

Growing up on a dairy farm, Brad saw firsthand how demanding the work could be. He wanted to help other farmers change that story through robotic milking technology. But when it came to running a business, he quickly realized that engineering expertise was only part of the equation.

That’s where SCORE came in. Through mentorship, Brad gained guidance in sales, marketing, accounting, finance, and strategy, the essential business skills that help manufacturers grow beyond the production floor.

“We wouldn't be where we are without SCORE,” Brad shared.

This National Manufacturing Day, we're celebrating the manufacturers who turn innovation into impact, and the mentors who help them build stronger businesses.

10/01/2026

New month, new opportunities to grow your business! 💡

Our October webinar lineup covers practical topics to help you work smarter, make informed financial decisions, and plan for what’s next.

👉 Swipe through to see what’s coming up, choose the sessions that interest you, and register for free!

We look forward to learning with you this month. 💙

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Real end-of-year SMB planning = no fluff.

What’s one unwritten rule you have for holiday prep? Drop it below 👇

09/28/2026

Pin it to the SCOREboard 📌

What's one skill Future You will thank you for learning?

We'll use the comment section as a sounding board to offer resources and support.

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Have something YOU want to ask other entrepreneurs? DM us to submit your prompts. 📩

09/24/2026

“Starting Mothership Coffee Roasters was personal for me.”

For Juanny Romero, coffee became a vehicle for creating the kind of connection and community she wished she had growing up. A child of immigrants from the rough side of Queens, she built Mothership Coffee Roasters around a simple mission: create meaningful connections through great coffee.

Fifteen years later, that mission has grown into six cafes, regional retail partnerships, and coffee sourced from women-owned farming cooperatives.

Along the way, SCORE has been part of Juanny’s journey, providing mentorship, encouragement, and the perspective she needed to grow from a passionate entrepreneur into the CEO of a multi-chain, multi-vertical business.

But for Juanny, success isn't just about how much the business has grown. It's about what that growth makes possible: supporting women coffee producers, investing in her community, and creating spaces where people can connect.

Her advice to other entrepreneurs? Embrace mentorship. The right guidance can help you break through limiting beliefs and see what's possible.

09/24/2026

Join SCORE Mentors on September 29 at 1 PM for their 'Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale' webinar! 🛍️

Discover how barcodes can support inventory management, prepare your business for wholesale distribution, and MORE!

Register here ➡️: https://f.mtr.cool/hpli68wfej

11/04/2025

“Being an entrepreneur can sometimes be a super lonely place.”

Today, Baking Coach is a thriving business offering baking and cake decorating classes and innovative baking kits, but that wasn’t always the case. When owner Lisa Basini felt alone in her entrepreneurial pursuit, she turned to SCORE.

“I have had several SCORE mentors depending upon what exactly I am looking to do with my organization. Their encouragement and expert advice has been essential in the success and growth of my business.”

Today, that success looks like this:

- Winning a SCORE pitch competition
- Scaling her operations
- Expanding her product line
- Growing her workforce

AND... celebrating 20 YEARS in business!

Join us in congratulating Lisa and her team on reaching this incredible milestone. 🥳

11/03/2025

💡 Ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers live webinars and local workshops to help you start, grow, and thrive.

10/30/2025

👻 Last minute costume has hit the shelves!!!

This Halloween, the SCORE Mentor Costume comes fully equipped with decades of experience, a passion for helping entrepreneurs, and plenty of success stories to share.

🎃 Costume: $54.99 | Mentorship: FREE

10/28/2025

“Go immediately.” That’s Anu CEO Scott Massey’s advice to anyone thinking of working with SCORE.

Anu empowers individuals and communities to grow fresh, nutritious produce at home. They do this through a unique product—a smart garden system that allows consumers to grow their favorite vegetables easily and sustainably, similar to the convenience of a Keurig machine.

“What really makes my SCORE mentor great is that he has a wealth of specific industry experience working with ink cartridges relating to printers. In our business model — providing a seed pod consumable to captive growing systems — there are numerous similarities. That provided a wealth of experience in articulating that business case to investment audiences.”

Learn more about Scott’s innovative business model and how SCORE helped.

10/27/2025

📚 Low-cost business learning opportunities await!

Join a SCORE Evansville webinar or workshop this week and 🚀

10/23/2025

✨Full Circle Moment ✨

"When I launched my business 13 years ago, SCORE was a game-changer—helping me learn how to build, scale, and run a business.

So it was an incredible honor to deliver the opening keynote at [my local] SCORE Mentors Accelerate Your Business Conference.

We explored how to build the resilience needed to navigate tough times, change, and uncertainty.

I left inspired by the passion, grit, and brilliance of the women in that room.

Thank you, SCORE, for the work you do to support entrepreneurs—and for giving me the chance to give back to a community that supported me from the start."

- Darcy Luoma, CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting

10/21/2025

"Working with David [my SCORE mentor] has shown me I have the ability to rewrite my whole life, not just a business plan, but my whole future...I'm living the dreams I used to pray about, back in the day when I was on the street."

Homeless, substance dependent and eventually incarcerated-- John Peyton Schmidt used entrepreneurship to turn his life around.

During his incarceration, Schmidt embarked on an academic journey and through that process came up with the idea of launching his own business. Schmidt was introduced to community resources that could help by Arkansas Rehab Services. Communities Unlimited and SCORE mentor David Brunton partnered to devise a plan for Schmidt to obtain a Small Business Administration loan from CU’s Lending Team to develop his business, Wholly Schmidt.

Today, Wholly Schmidt is a mobile food concession stand focused on providing people with high-quality meals and a safe and sober atmosphere at large events. The meals are organic and locally sourced reflecting Schmidt’s passion for fresh produce and meats. Not only does he grow vegetables himself, but he is also able to share seeds with local farmers to help cultivate his community's local produce-- a long-held aspiration of his.

"My story is one of addiction and recovery, rekindling dreams I had set to the side. Today I stand a proud father and business owner. I was only able to get to this point through dedication, hard work, taking suggestions and doing what I could to change my life. In taking those steps, I found SCORE."

10/16/2025

✨ Celebrating Women’s Small Business Month! ✨

If you’re a woman entrepreneur (or want to support one), this is for you!

SCORE’s Women Entrepreneurs Resource Hub is full of inspiration, guidance, and actionable support to help women-owned businesses thrive.

🔍 What you’ll find there:

- Mentoring and networking opportunities
- Business planning templates & guides
- Stories from successful women business owners
- Tips on funding, growth, and leadership

Let’s shine a spotlight on women leaders building tomorrow’s businesses in our community! 💼💡

Link in the comments to check it out and share with someone who could use the boost!

10/14/2025

“Why duplicate mediocrity when you can borrow genius?”

This is Nap Bar Founder Khaliah Guillory’s motto, and she shares that working with a SCORE mentor is doing just that: borrowing genius.

“With decades of experience under his belt, [my mentor] has been an incredible resource - not just for advice, but for opening up new perspectives on scaling Nap Bar. He’s the kind of mentor who knows how to balance big-picture strategy with practical, actionable steps.”

Nap Bar is an eco-luxury rest sanctuary where fatigued travelers and professionals immerse themselves in sustainable custom suites and captivating VR experiences.

Learn more about Khaliah’s innovative business model and how SCORE helped.

10/13/2025

Learning never stops when you’re building your dream! 🌟

Join SCORE mentors and small business experts for low-cost webinars and local events designed to help entrepreneurs like you succeed.