SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nationwide non-profit association sponsored by the U. S. Small Business Administration. SCORE has more than 11, 500 counselors in nearly 400 chapter offices that donate their time and expertise to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. SCORE counseling and mentoring is provided free of charge and on a confidential basis as a community service.

     In the Prince William County Greater Manassas area, SCORE operates at the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce office, 8963 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110. If you would like to schedule a face-to-face session with a SCORE counselor, please contact Ruth Gorgas at the Chamber Office at 703-368-6600 ext. 17. Please leave your name and address on her voicemail, so that she can forward the appropriate paperwork in order to set up a counseling session. If you wish to learn more about SCORE’s nationwide activities, check out their national website at www.score.org.