SCORE or the
SCORE Association was previously known as the
Service Corps of Retired Executives, but is now recognized as
SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business." It is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free business mentoring services to
entrepreneurs in the United States. The organization also presents business workshops and seminars for a fee. Business mentoring services are provided by both active and retired business executives and entrepreneurs who donate their time and expertise as mentors to assist new and established small businesses. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S.
Small Business Administration. It is based in
Herndon, Virginia.