SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives 
Counselors to America's Small Business

WHAT IS IT? 
SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives. It is a nonprofit association providing free business counseling. It is comprised of 12,000 retired and active executives in 400 chapters throughout the states. The program is sponsored by the US Small Business Administration national Office, 1129 20th Street NW, Suite 410, Washington DC 20036. ( www.score.org ) 

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Your Ludington affiliate chapter of SCORE offers free and confidential business counseling to new and developing small businesses in the Ludington area. Experienced successful, active and retired business professionals are available to assist you in starting and maintaining your small business.  Our SCORE counselors have a broad knowledge base - areas of expertise
include:  commercial banking, manufacturing, accounting, finance, customer service, real estate, restaurant management, advertising, marketing, construction, general contracting, employment and labor issues, corporate legal issues, human resources, retail sales and management.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
In order to set up a free, confidential counseling session, you simply contact the Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce. 

AVAILABLE AREA: The program serves Ludington & Mason County. 

CONTACT: For further information, or to set up an appointment, contact the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-845-0324 or stop by the office at 5300 West US 10 in Ludington.