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• Online Courses
• Builds Financial Wealth
• Shapes Futures
• Increases Commerce
• Strengthens Small Businesses

About Us

The Southeastern Illinois SCORE Chapter No. 0706 was initially established in January 2005 under the supervision of the Decatur Illinois SCORE Chapter No. 296. It received formal independent status in October 2009. It is jointly sponsored by the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Illinois University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, a part of Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences.

Since establishment, the Southeastern Illinois chapter has counseled hundreds of clients representing a vast array of businesses. Workshops are offered on a regular basis, including Entrepreneurship: How to Start a Business and Understanding Your Business Financial Statements. A SCORE office, including a conference room for group discussions, training sessions, and individual meetings with clients, is available on the EIU campus.

National Association

SCORE believes small business ownership:

• Is the result of making entrepreneurial dreams become a reality.
• Transforms individual lives.
• Builds financial wealth.
• Shapes futures.
• Increases commerce in our communities.
• Is the engine behind the health and growth of the nation’s economy.

The SCORE Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE’s public service vision and mission are as follows:

1. Vision: Strengthen small businesses, local communities and America by supporting our nation’s proud heritage of entrepreneurs seeking opportunities and building success.
2. Mission: SCORE grows successful small businesses across America, one business at a time.

Here are just a few ways SCORE's national association can help you:

1. Receive online mentoring and business advice. ASKSCORE is an online resource connecting you with a personal advisor who can advise you based on your specific business-related questions. Advisors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
2. SCORE offers both online and on-site workshops for business owners establishing their new businesses and for established entrepreneurs to market their business and manage the financial aspects of their venture.

Please click here to visit the National SCORE website.