SCORE provides free and low-cost services to existing and start-up business owners who seek support to successfully start or grow their business. With volunteer mentors representing over 270,000 years of experience across 62 industries, business owners have access to 13,000+ deeply experienced associates providing support in person, by phone, or by email. Founded in 1964, the SCORE Minneapolis office proudly serves as the oldest chapter in the SCORE national network of 350+ United States locations. As a national non-profit association, SCORE dedicates their mission to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow and succeed. SCORE fulfills this mission by providing mentoring services, free and low-cost workshops, tools and training. The SCORE Minnesota District includes locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Burnsville, St. Cloud, Owatonna, Rochester and Red Wing. For more information about starting or operating a small business, call 1-800/634-0245 for the SCORE chapter nearest you. Visit SCORE at www.score.org or the Minnesota SCORE website at www.score-mn.org.