SCORE Portland

SCORE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to helping small businesses and nonprofit organizations get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentoring. Our mission: Foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Our motto: For the Life of Your Business. Our vision: We aim to give every person the support they need to thrive as a small business owner.

SCORE, America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses, is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). We serve in over 800 communities across the country and our 10,000+ volunteers offer free business mentoring and low- or no-cost workshops, webinars, and special events.

For over 60 years, SCORE's thousands of working and retired business professionals have volunteered to support the success of small business nationwide. SCORE business mentoring is free and confidential.

We provide:

• Free, confidential business mentoring in person, via email or by video
• Volunteer mentors who share their expertise across industries
• Free business tools, templates and tips online
• Inexpensive or free business workshops, webinars, both locally and nationally