Are you part of the SBA?
No, we are an independent nonprofit organization. We are resource partners with the SBA and receive some funding from them, but we operate independently.
Is SCORE just in Portland?
The SCORE Portland chapter is part of a national organization serving hundreds of communities. Our chapter serves Northwest Oregon. Other SCORE chapters nearby are SCORE Central Oregon in Bend, SCORE Willamette in Eugene, and SCORE Vancouver, WA.
Where does the money come from to run your chapter?
All our mentoring and training services are provided by unpaid volunteers. We do have one paid staff position to support those volunteers.
- Income from our webinars and workshops
- Funds from the Small Business Administration
- Donations from businesses and other local organizations
- Donations from grateful clients who have become successful
Who runs SCORE Portland?
Our chapter is operated primarily by a number of committees whose members are drawn from our volunteer body. Oversight is provided by the Executive Committee. We have one paid staff position that supports those committees in their work
Is SCORE an acronym?
While SCORE was an acronym when it was created in 1964, that acronym no longer reflects the volunteer body, and we go simply by SCORE.
Why are you "Chapter 11"?
We were the 11th SCORE chapter to form, and so we carry a name that signifies a business bankruptcy. We have a sense of humor about it, though, and we also take great pride in the many ways we help local businesses succeed.