Get Free Expert Help To Start And Grow Your Small Business
SCORE Fairfield County offers FREE business mentoring and workshops from experienced advisors, entrepreneurs and corporate executives with diverse industry experience and specialties to help small business owners start, develop and grow their business.
Connect with SCORE Fairfield County
The SCORE/Fairfield County Community Foundation Fall 2022 Business Challenge Live Series at the Westport Library
Learn Essential Business Concepts While Competing for the Best Business Case Presentation – Cash Awards for the Winners
- Sept 20, 2022Night #1 - Assessment & the Business Case
- Sept 27, 2022Night #2 - Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing
- October 4, 2022Night #3 – Financial Planning & Funding
- October 11, 2022Night #4 – Networking & Business Challenge Prep
- October 18, 2022Due Date of your submission
- October 25, 2022Finalist presentation to the Review Panel
How can a SCORE Mentor Help Your Business?
Our mentors work with business owners and people working on starting a business. We embrace a diverse business community and welcome all to utilize our services. SCORE's services are always free, no matter how much assistance you need.
Get Started with Your FREE Mentor today!
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From Sept 15 - Oct 15, is a time to celebrate and appreciate Hispanic-owned businesses across the nation. Hispanic-owned small businesses have grown 34% over the last 10 years – and show no signs of slowing down. Even with the growth and accelerating impact, Hispanic business owners face very real challenges.
SCORE is committed to helping all entrepreneurs succeed.
SCORE Empowers All Entrepreneurs
We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.
Visit SCORE For All to see resources supporting Black, Hispanic, Women and Veteran Entrepreneurs.
SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs
Black entrepreneurs have a rich history as successful small business owners. Resources for black entrepreneurs range from start up materials to finance and funding resources.
SCORE for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Hispanic small businesses are an integral part of the U.S. small business economy. Find resources in both English and Spanish to support current Hispanic business owners and further Hispanic entrepreneurs.
SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs are a growing part of the U.S. economy. SCORE offers women entrepreneurs key resources to build on their strengths and provide new avenues to success.
Entrepreneurs Succeed With Score Mentors
Get to know our mentors. They represent a broad range of business experience, knowledge and skills. They're ready to help you on your business journey.
Robert M Zitter
Sabrina Gibbs
Pat Duncan
Connect with a SCORE Mentor
We have over 130 mentors, each with extensive business experience, ready to help you start a business, grow your business, or work through difficult business management issues. Mentors are available to participate in remote mentoring sessions via phone, email, and video.
Attend a Webinar or Event
SCORE Fairfield County mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled educational workshops that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business. Live webinars, on-demand interactive courses, and recorded webinars are also available online.
Browse Business Resources
Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating, but you have lots of support. From writing a business plan to protecting your assets, we offer a wide range of tools and resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise.
Upcoming Events (Talleres en Español ►)
Volunteer — Give back to your business community.
Our SCORE chapter is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in various roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
