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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2025 ~ SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has announced that SCORE Greater Seattle has been named the 2025 Chapter of the Year (COTY). This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding work of SCORE Greater Seattle in helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses through free, expert mentoring and educational resources.
The volunteers at SCORE Greater Seattle have been instrumental in supporting thousands of small businesses in the local community. In 2024 alone, they provided support to over 12,000 small businesses. This dedication to fostering vibrant small business communities aligns perfectly with SCORE's mission.
Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE, praised the chapter for their exceptional efforts. "SCORE Greater Seattle truly demonstrates our mission to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education," she said. "In just one year, their team of 160 volunteers helped over 12,000 small businesses achieve their dreams and contribute to the local economy."
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Aside from providing education and mentoring services to thousands of small business owners, SCORE Greater Seattle also hosted a Small Business Pitch Contest. This event gave local entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for $35,000 in prize money while receiving valuable mentoring support to improve their skills and refine their business pitches.
In 2024, SCORE Greater Seattle achieved impressive results:
- Helped 12,434 small businesses – an increase of 82% from the previous year – which contributed greatly to the local economy and strengthened the community.
- Provided 6,580 mentoring sessions – an increase of 18% from the previous year.
- Increased webinar attendance by an impressive 372%.
- Expanded their volunteer base by 13%, allowing them to provide expert mentoring support to even more small businesses.
Suvendoo Ray, chapter chair of SCORE Greater Seattle, expressed his gratitude for all those who contributed to this success. "Congratulations to all our volunteers and clients who played a crucial role in this achievement," he said. "Our impact goes beyond Seattle, as we worked together with other chapters across the state, region, and country to improve our workshops, mentoring, communications, and outreach. It's an honor to be part of the SCORE team and contribute to the success of the wider small business community."
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In addition to the national COTY award, SCORE also recognized regional winners for their outstanding work in supporting small business success. These include SCORE Las Vegas (West Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Fox Valley (Central Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Boston (Northeast Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Charlotte (Southeast Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Austin (Southwest Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Washington, DC (Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter of the Year), and of course, SCORE Greater Seattle (North Midwest Region Chapter of the Year).
To learn more about SCORE and its services, or to request a mentor or volunteer as one, visit their website at SCORE.org. With their continued dedication and support for small businesses, it is no surprise that they have been named 2025 Chapter of the Year.
The volunteers at SCORE Greater Seattle have been instrumental in supporting thousands of small businesses in the local community. In 2024 alone, they provided support to over 12,000 small businesses. This dedication to fostering vibrant small business communities aligns perfectly with SCORE's mission.
Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE, praised the chapter for their exceptional efforts. "SCORE Greater Seattle truly demonstrates our mission to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education," she said. "In just one year, their team of 160 volunteers helped over 12,000 small businesses achieve their dreams and contribute to the local economy."
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Aside from providing education and mentoring services to thousands of small business owners, SCORE Greater Seattle also hosted a Small Business Pitch Contest. This event gave local entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for $35,000 in prize money while receiving valuable mentoring support to improve their skills and refine their business pitches.
In 2024, SCORE Greater Seattle achieved impressive results:
- Helped 12,434 small businesses – an increase of 82% from the previous year – which contributed greatly to the local economy and strengthened the community.
- Provided 6,580 mentoring sessions – an increase of 18% from the previous year.
- Increased webinar attendance by an impressive 372%.
- Expanded their volunteer base by 13%, allowing them to provide expert mentoring support to even more small businesses.
Suvendoo Ray, chapter chair of SCORE Greater Seattle, expressed his gratitude for all those who contributed to this success. "Congratulations to all our volunteers and clients who played a crucial role in this achievement," he said. "Our impact goes beyond Seattle, as we worked together with other chapters across the state, region, and country to improve our workshops, mentoring, communications, and outreach. It's an honor to be part of the SCORE team and contribute to the success of the wider small business community."
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In addition to the national COTY award, SCORE also recognized regional winners for their outstanding work in supporting small business success. These include SCORE Las Vegas (West Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Fox Valley (Central Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Boston (Northeast Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Charlotte (Southeast Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Austin (Southwest Region Chapter of the Year), SCORE Washington, DC (Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter of the Year), and of course, SCORE Greater Seattle (North Midwest Region Chapter of the Year).
To learn more about SCORE and its services, or to request a mentor or volunteer as one, visit their website at SCORE.org. With their continued dedication and support for small businesses, it is no surprise that they have been named 2025 Chapter of the Year.
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