SCORE Mentors

10/12/2026

What are the 5 questions your customers need answered before they are ready to buy?

Next Saturday, our AI for Small Business Workshop Series becomes even more hands-on.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

🕑 2:00–3:30 PM — extended to 90 minutes to give you more build time

📍 Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano, TX

In Workshop #3: AI-Powered Customer Conversations, we will spend much less time on slides and much more time building in real time.

Bring your business profile, questions people ask you the most from your business, and we will show how AI can turn your real customer questions, emails, reviews, inquiries, and sales conversations into:

• the 5 Customer Questions that matter most
• clearer messaging and a stronger offer
• and an offer page built around your own business

This is not a generic AI website exercise. The goal is for you to walk away with a draft offer page based on your real business, your real offer, and your real customers.

To get the most from the workshop, bring your laptop and 10–30 real customer questions, emails, reviews, inquiries, comments, or sales conversations. If you do not have those available, simply bring the five questions customers ask you most often.

No coding experience is required.

Free workshop — registration required: https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt00000RVbQO

Presented by SCORE Dallas and Plano Public Library

10/12/2026

📣 CALLING ALL DFW VOLUNTEERS!

Do you believe strong communities create stronger businesses? We’re looking for passionate volunteers across Dallas–Fort Worth who want to make a difference in the North Texas small business community!

We have opportunities for you to connect, collaborate, and contribute your talents.

✨ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:

🤝 Sponsorships: Build meaningful relationships with sponsors and community partners.

📣 Outreach Coordinator: Help us expand our reach and connect with more entrepreneurs throughout North Texas.

🎓 Workshop Coordinator: Help coordinate workshops, training sessions, and educational opportunities that empower small business owners.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, emerging leader, community advocate, or someone who simply wants to give back, there’s a place for you on our team!

💡 Build connections. Share your expertise. Strengthen your community.

📩 Interested in volunteering? Contact Bob Siffermann directly at [email protected] for more information.

Your experience matters. Your network matters. Your impact matters!

Send a message to learn more

10/02/2026

Manufacturing takes more than engineering. It takes vision, problem-solving, and the business know-how to turn an idea into a thriving company. 🏭

For National Manufacturing Day, meet Brad, founder of AMS Galaxy USA, a manufacturer of precision dairy equipment helping farmers reclaim something invaluable: time with their families.

Growing up on a dairy farm, Brad saw firsthand how demanding the work could be. He wanted to help other farmers change that story through robotic milking technology. But when it came to running a business, he quickly realized that engineering expertise was only part of the equation.

That’s where SCORE came in. Through mentorship, Brad gained guidance in sales, marketing, accounting, finance, and strategy, the essential business skills that help manufacturers grow beyond the production floor.

“We wouldn't be where we are without SCORE,” Brad shared.

This National Manufacturing Day, we're celebrating the manufacturers who turn innovation into impact, and the mentors who help them build stronger businesses.

10/01/2026

New month, new opportunities to grow your business! 💡

Our October webinar lineup covers practical topics to help you work smarter, make informed financial decisions, and plan for what’s next.

👉 Swipe through to see what’s coming up, choose the sessions that interest you, and register for free!

We look forward to learning with you this month. 💙

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

What if planning a week of social media posts took 10 minutes—not another task you keep putting off?

This Saturday, October 3, join SCORE Dallas and Plano Public Library for a hands-on AI workshop at Haggard Library.

We’ll use a real small-business example to turn one idea into a week of social content. Then you’ll build a simple AI workflow to generate post ideas, scripts, captions, and hashtags for your business.

You’ll leave with:
• Your first batch of post ideas
• Reusable prompts you can use every week
• A repeatable shortcut to turn raw video into titles, captions, and hashtags
• A one-page cheat sheet to keep going

No technical background required. If you can write a text message, you can do this.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Haggard Library, Plano
Free / Registration required / Bring a laptop or phone

Presented by Tamara Marshall, founder of Manta Systems, as part of the SCORE Dallas × Plano Public Library AI Literacy for Small Business series.

Register here:

https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt00000PS6yX or

https://plano.libnet.info/event/16878417

Know a business owner who keeps saying, “I need to post more”? Send this to them.

09/29/2026

Want to make a measurable impact on the North Texas economy? SCORE Mentors is expanding its leadership team and actively recruiting dedicated professionals to support local entrepreneurs.

We are currently looking for leaders in three key areas:

Sponsorships: Cultivate strategic community partnerships and secure resources to sustain our no-cost business mentoring and educational programs.

Outreach: Connect with local business leaders, community hubs, and founders to increase awareness of SCORE’s high-impact resources.

Workshop Coordination: Plan, host, and facilitate high-value educational events that give entrepreneurs actionable tools to launch and scale.

Whether you are a corporate executive, an active founder, or a subject matter expert, your experience can directly fuel the success of Dallas small businesses.

Get Involved: Contact Bob Siffermann at [email protected] to discuss how you can contribute.

Send a message to learn more

09/29/2026

Real end-of-year SMB planning = no fluff.

What’s one unwritten rule you have for holiday prep? Drop it below 👇

09/28/2026

Thanks to LiftFund for sponsoring our SBA lunch! LiftFund has helped thousands of Texas small business owners get access to capital when traditional financing wasn't an option. Grateful for a partner so aligned with what we do every day at SCORE Dallas.

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09/28/2026

Pin it to the SCOREboard 📌

What's one skill Future You will thank you for learning?

We'll use the comment section as a sounding board to offer resources and support.

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Have something YOU want to ask other entrepreneurs? DM us to submit your prompts. 📩

09/25/2026

Thanks to SouthState Bank for sponsoring our SBA lunch! Ranked among the top banks in the country for small business banking, SouthState brings real expertise to the table for local entrepreneurs. We appreciate their continued support of our small business community.

Send a message to learn more

09/24/2026

“Starting Mothership Coffee Roasters was personal for me.”

For Juanny Romero, coffee became a vehicle for creating the kind of connection and community she wished she had growing up. A child of immigrants from the rough side of Queens, she built Mothership Coffee Roasters around a simple mission: create meaningful connections through great coffee.

Fifteen years later, that mission has grown into six cafes, regional retail partnerships, and coffee sourced from women-owned farming cooperatives.

Along the way, SCORE has been part of Juanny’s journey, providing mentorship, encouragement, and the perspective she needed to grow from a passionate entrepreneur into the CEO of a multi-chain, multi-vertical business.

But for Juanny, success isn't just about how much the business has grown. It's about what that growth makes possible: supporting women coffee producers, investing in her community, and creating spaces where people can connect.

Her advice to other entrepreneurs? Embrace mentorship. The right guidance can help you break through limiting beliefs and see what's possible.

09/24/2026

Join SCORE Mentors on September 29 at 1 PM for their 'Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale' webinar! 🛍️

Discover how barcodes can support inventory management, prepare your business for wholesale distribution, and MORE!

Register here ➡️: https://f.mtr.cool/hpli68wfej

09/23/2026

Thanks to the SBDC for sponsoring our SBA lunch! Between SCORE and the SBDC, small business owners in North Texas have two great (and free!) places to turn for real guidance. Thank you for being such a strong partner in supporting our entrepreneurs.

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09/21/2026

Thanks to Reliant Business Valuations for sponsoring our SBA lunch! Understanding your company's real value is a big deal for any owner thinking about the future — sale, succession, or growth. Grateful for their support of North Texas small businesses.

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09/17/2026

Big thanks to Tarrant County College for sponsoring our SBA lunch! TCC offers hands-on entrepreneurship and small business programs that help people turn a business idea into a real plan. We're glad to have partners like them investing in North Texas small business owners.

Send a message to learn more

09/17/2026

Looking for a way to cut through the daily AI noise and actually grow your business?

Join SCORE and the Plano Public Library for a free, 5-part hands-on workshop series: AI for a Stronger Small Business.

Learn directly from local business owners, SMU students, faculty, and peers sharing real case studies—no technical background needed.

Workshop Schedule & Registration Links:
💻 Sept 23 (6:30 PM - Virtual): Why AI Now? Opportunities for SMBs

👉 Register for Virtual Session
📍 Oct 3 (10:30 AM - Haggard Library): Get & Keep Customers with AI

👉 Register at Haggard Library
📍 Oct 17 (2:00 PM - Davis Library): Work Smarter with AI Tools

👉 Register at Davis Library
📍 Nov 14 (10:30 AM - Parr Library): Improve Profitability with AI

👉 Register at Parr Library
📍 Dec 19 (10:30 AM - Harrington Library): Show & Tell and Next Steps

👉 Register at Harrington Library
All skill levels are welcome. Save your spot today!

https://www.plano.gov/business-entrepreneurship