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U.S. SBA Recognizes Portland Chapter of SCORE

U.S. Small Business Administration Names Portland SCORE as National SCORE Chapter of the Year

Chapter to be Honored in Washington D.C. at a Ceremony on May 5^th

Augusta, Maine – The U.S. Small Business Administration is pleased to announce that the Portland Chapter of SCORE has been selected to receive the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2019 National SCORE Chapter of the Year Award.

“Every day, the amazing volunteers from the Portland SCORE chapter provide mentoring and advising to entrepreneurs striving to achieve the American Dream,” said Amy Bassett, SBA District Director for Maine.  “We are thrilled that their commitment and dedication to their clients is being recognized at the national level.  We are extremely fortunate to have the Portland SCORE chapter as a valued small business resource in Maine,” added Bassett.

The Portland Chapter of SCORE leverages a network of dozens of mentors to provide both one-on-one mentoring services to their clients, as well as provide a wide array of free workshops to entrepreneurs in Southern Maine. As one of seven SCORE locations in the state, Portland SCORE contributed to a record high number of clients receiving services in 2018, with over 4,000 Portland SCORE clients attending mentor sessions and workshops.

“SCORE Portland is honored and grateful to be chosen for this prestigious national Award,” said Nancy Strojny, Chapter Chair of Portland SCORE. “Our talented mentors share their expertise, time and connections to help entrepreneurs create new businesses and jobs in Maine,” added Strojny.

Portland SCORE will be honored in Washington D.C. as part of National Small Business Week 2019 on May 5^th.  For more information about the event, please visit the https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week  or for information about local events for National Small Business Week, please contact Keith Lind at keith.lind@sba.gov or 207-622-8551.