What we’re about
The SCORE Eastern Connecticut Small Business Meet Up is dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs start a business or take their existing business to the next level. We offer presentations (primarily by Zoom, but some in person) on topics that will help you grow your existing business or understand how to start a business. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Visit https://www.score.org/easternct.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Free Webinar: Marketing Strategy and Customer EngagementLink visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A LINK TO JOIN - REGISTER AT https://www.score.org/easternct/event/marketing-strategy-and-customer-engagement
Successful business owners start by understanding their position in the market. They know what they are selling, who their competitors are, who their target customers are, and how to reach them. These are the fundamentals of marketing, and critical to developing an effective growth strategy for your brand. Margo Weitekamp, a marketing expert and SCORE mentor, explains marketing fundamentals to help you grow your business. This webinar is perfect for individuals with no formal training and those who would like to refresh their knowledge. There will be time for questions and feedback. With support from Guilford Savings Bank.
- SCORE Webinar: Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and ResourcesLink visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A LINK TO JOIN - REGISTER AT https://www.score.org/easternct/event/accessing-nonprofit-grants-sponsorships-and-resources
This free webinar with Cheryl Smith, CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: 1) the best grant databases and websites, 2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and 3) nonprofit resources to help you further your mission. Attendees will learn to determine program eligibility for grants, quickly locate potential corporate sponsors, identify the different types of grant procurement documents and when to use each, and navigate the broad field of nonprofit resources. With support from The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook.
- Free Workshop - Business Fundamentals #1: "What's the Big Idea?"Link visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (after registering, you will receive your link to join the webinar): https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business
Join us for session 1 of a comprehensive 5-session Business Fundamentals series offering insights and inspiration for starting your business. In session 1, you will review whether you have a good idea and explore the feasibility of your product or service idea and how it can become a viable business. Do you have access to the operational skills (yourself and others) to manage the business to success? Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand recording and a pdf of the webinar slide deck after the webinar. Remaining sessions take place 5/8, 5/13, 5/15, and 5/20. For more information, visit https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business. Support for the series provided by Berkshire Bank.
- Free Workshop - Business Fundamentals #2: "Customers & Competition"Link visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (after registering, you will receive your link to join the webinar): https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business
In session 2 of the free 5-session "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series, you will explore who your customer is in more detail. We’ll discuss competition and we’ll use SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats – to help you understand how to position your business and how to compensate for aspects of your business that are being developed. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand recording and a pdf of the webinar slide deck after the webinar. Remaining sessions take place 5/13, 5/15, and 5/20. For more information, visit https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business. Support for the series provided by Berkshire Bank.
