Sponsor Initiatives

The SCORE Foundation is working to build partnerships that will help us achieve our strategic goals. Our sponsors benefit you and your clients by providing educational content, local subject matter experts, workshop presenters, and promotional assistance to market SCORE and attract new clients. 

Below is more information about some of our current sponsor initiatives as they relate to SCORE Chapters and our clients. Click each sponsor name below to find more…

If you have questions about any of our sponsor initiatives, please contact the Foundation Team at info@scorefoundation.org.

• Constant Contact
  • Constant Contact provides a free account for all chapters and has local representatives to serve as subject matter experts to deliver workshops. Talk with your chapter leadership to access these accounts.  Constant Contact is also a presenting partner for the Small Business Resilience Program which allowed SCORE to bring mentoring services to virtual platforms in 2020. To learn more visit https://www.score.org/recovery/small-business-resilience
  • View Constant Contact's email marketing resources for SCORE chapters here: https://help.score.org/hc/en-us/articles/360036609653-Constant-Contact-Partnership
  • View all Email marketing resources here: https://help.score.org/hc/en-us/sections/360005550494-Email-Marketing
  • For client educational content provided by Constant Contact, go to www.SCORE.org/constant-contact
  • For training materials and to request a speaker please visit: https://www.ccscoreportal.com/training-downloads-7 Note: The Constant Contact network of certified speakers are individual proprietors and while most of them will do free workshops with the exchange of the attendee list or some other agreed-upon compensation, others do charge for their workshops. If you need a speaker that is willing to do a free workshop, please specify that through the request form.
• Equitable Foundation
  • Equitable Foundation directs the philanthropic and volunteer activities of Equitable, one of America’s leading financial services providers since 1859. Through philanthropy, volunteerism and sustainability, Equitable Foundation leverages resources, including partnerships and grants, to contribute to the success and vitality of our communities and build a stronger society for all we serve. Equitable Foundation is working with SCORE Charlotte as the lead sponsor for two Diversity and Inclusion-focused events in 2021-2022
• FranNet
  • FranNet is comprised of an independent network of over 100 local consultants that help entrepreneurs mitigate their risk of business ownership through franchising. FranNet and SCORE have partnered together to make educational resources like SCORE counseling available to those interested in business ownership. FranNet consultants can be on hand to help with local workshops as well as supply our SCORE Road Map to Success Booklets to your chapter office.
  • Contact FranNet for more information about what they can do for your local SCORE chapter by emailing franchiseexperts@frannet.com
  • For educational content provided by FranNet, including the SCORE Road Map to Success, go to https://www.score.org/frannet 
• Meta Military and Veterans Hub
  • Meta has launched a new Military and Veterans Hub with resources and tools for military and veterans. The hub provides resources and digital skills training through a partnership with SCORE, spotlight veteran-owned businesses, and additional resources for finding jobs.
  • If you would like to host a Veteran's Fast Launch workshop a limited number of grants are available. 
• Progressive Insurance
  • Progressive, with over 45 years of experience, Progressive Commercial offers a full range of business insurance products featuring competitive rates and first-class service. They insure both heavy and light commercial vehicles and offer customized business insurance coverages including general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, business owners’ policies and more. Progressive is a Fortune 100 company and trusted by thousands of small business owners to protect their livelihood.
  • Progressive is also a presenting partner for the Small Business Resilience Program which allowed SCORE to bring mentoring services to virtual platforms in 2020. To learn more visit https://www.score.org/recovery/small-business-resilience.
  • Progressive provides an educational eguide Prepare and Protect for small business owner’s guide to identifying and managing risks.
• TrendMicro
  • TrendMicro provides educational content for small business owners around internet security and digital safety, including their webinar Internet Security Challenges for Small Businesses. To access this content or for more information about TrendMicro, go to www.score.org/trend-micro. TrendMicro also has cyber safety workshop presenters in select areas. 
• The Trust
  • Launched in 2013, The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA) provides eligible former NFL players with the support needed to succeed in life after football.  Members have access to VIP concierge-level resources, experts, and premiere partners, across 3 Pillars—Personal & Business Development; Health & Wellness Resources; and Community & Connection Opportunities.  Through the strength of our Pillars, we provide support and a trusted team dedicated to helping Members win in their next season.
  • SCORE will be matching former players with local chapters on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Intake coordinators should expect MREs in reference to this program.
  • For this partner, we provide customized mentor matching. Download our Mentor Matching Briefing document.
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