About SCORE

Small business ownership makes entrepreneurial dreams a reality; transforms individual lives; builds financial wealth; shapes futures; increases commerce in our communities; and is the engine behind the health and growth of the nation's economy.

The SCORE Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Our public service mission is to help more entrepreneurs become successful small business owners through face-to-face and email business counseling.

SCORE is composed of 10,500 volunteer business mentors, both working and retired, who counsel businesses from 389 chapter offices throughout the country. SCORE volunteers hail from every facet of the business community. Some have worked at large corporations such as Kodak, Xerox, Boeing and General Electric. Some have served in our military or worked for the local or federal government. Others have spent years cultivating their own small business.

Last year, SCORE helped expand small business opportunities through assistance to more than 400,000 Americans.

Read More about the Albany SCORE Chapter

Contact Us to learn more about our services. We look forward to serving you.

Ask Score for Business Advice

Contact Albany SCORE to get face-to-face counseling & advice. Or, tap into SCORE's national network of virtual volunteers and ask for small business advice online 24/7. Either way, counseling is free & confidential.

Find a counselor now.

Volunteer Corner

Nationwide 10,500 men and women donate their time and expertise to assist America's entrepreneurs. Call our chapter office at 518/446-1118 x233 to request a volunteer application.

Become a volunteer

SCORE National Volunteer Center