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19. www.scorehouston.org Call 713-773-6565 Houston SCORE Chapter #37, is one of the initial chapters sponsored by the SBA Celebrating our 44th year of public service to the greater Houston area - and neighboring communities Our Mission: Help Small Businesses Succeed Our Mantra: Educate, Counsel, Mentor

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21. www.scorehouston.org Call 713-773-6565 Live Your Dream. SCORE Can Help. Visit Houston Chapter Web Site www.scorehouston.org Find SCORE office nearest you Sign up for our educational programs Browse the Start up kit with links to resources important to small business start ups Read How-to articles which offer practical business tips

22. www.scorehouston.org Call 713-773-6565 Chapter 37 Startup Kit Links to Key Websites

23. www.scorehouston.org Call 713-773-6565 Our 70+ volunteers represent a cross section of retired executives and small business owners SCORE counselors donate their time and expertise to help small business owners or would-be entrepreneurs with –business plans, –loan applications, –marketing tactics and much more. All SCORE counseling services are free and confidential. SCORE is always looking for small business consultants to help with the heavy counseling workload

24. www.scorehouston.org Call 713-773-6565 Become a SCORE Volunteer As a SCORE volunteer, you will: –Be a leader in the effort to provide real-world assistance to small businesses –Gain fulfillment by sharing your business experience and expertise with a new generation of entrepreneurs –Build relationships with local business leaders For a part-time volunteer opportunity with extremely flexible hours, please contact us for more information about joining the Houston chapter. The Houston Chapter is looking for new counselors with a business background and a desire to share their knowledge

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