A nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed.
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List of upcoming SCORE 87 business workshops.
Our experienced SCORE volunteers can meet with you to provide one on one mentoring at no cost to you. We match the knowledge and skills of our mentors to your needs. We work with entrepreneurs who want to start a business, or those who are in business.
SCORE’s mission is to “Grow successful small businesses across America, one business at a time.”
SCORE Chapter 87 | Volusia & Flagler is one chapter out of 350 that make up SCORE National (SCORE.org) with over 11,000 volunteer counselors. Our parent organization falls under the Small Business Administration (www.SBA.gov) within the Department of Commerce, and is located in Herndon, VA.
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In mid-March two local entrepreneurs, Omar and Camille Brown took a big step. The wrote to Frank Silverstein, the producer for MSNBC’s “Your Business Makeover” show asking that their business Kale Café be accepted as part of their show and be made over. At that time Kale Café, which started as the Brown’s dream four years ago, had two locations. One was located in Daytona Beach (Beach Street) and the another in Ormond Beach (Granada Avenue). They are considering opening a third location and realized that this the perfect time for a “makeover” to optimize their business processes and improve financial management, raw materials sourcing and menu management. Silverstein agreed and the journey began.
The makeover involved bringing in two experts; Chris Meyer, a financial analyst and Dean Max, a chef and owner of restaurants. They reviewed Kale Café’s business processes and made a number of recommendations outlined in the video below. Once the makeover is completed the MSNBC experts move on. In order to provide continuing support to the Browns, MSNBC asked the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of SCORE to provide follow-up support to maximize the potential for success. Dave Singleton, the Chapter’s resident restaurant expert stepped in and began a mentoring process with the Browns. They have also taken advantage of the Chapter’s ongoing Workshop program. Omar Brown attended a recent workshop and was recognized. Many of the attendees stayed after the workshop to ask Omar questions about the Kale Café journey which is described in the video.
Flagler County Economic Development
The Department of Economic Opportunity is to facilitate the expansion and diversification of the County’s economic base with targeted businesses that provide sustainable employment opportunities for its residents.
New Smyrna Beach
The City of New Smyrna Beach will strive to enhance the City’s quality of life through the creation and preservation of healthy businesses and good jobs.
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. SCORE is a resource partner with the SBA.
Volusia County Government
Vendor visits are welcomed and encouraged as learning opportunities for both parties. Appointments should be made with the appropriate Procurement Analyst.
Palm Coast
Palm Coast is committed to developing and maintaining a strong economy by supporting the growth and development of new and existing businesses while creating an environment to attract new companies that align with our values.
Ormond Beach
The City’s Economic Development office promotes development and redevelopment in Ormond Beach including the Airport Business Park and Airpark, downtown, and other areas within the community.Data room solutions are digital platforms designed to facilitate secure and controlled sharing of sensitive information. These solutions offer features like encryption, access controls, and detailed tracking, ensuring that businesses can exchange data without compromising security. If you’re looking for the right data room solution for your business, don’t forget to check data room vendors comparison for a comprehensive assessment.
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