SCORE Mentors

10/05/2026

Growth gets easier when you’re not doing it alone. Our Strategic Growth for Businesses class brings entrepreneurs together on October 22nd for a no cost, 3-hour session in Macon focused on preparing for disruptions, strengthening your operations, and building a local support network. Learn how to lead with resilience and stay ready for business. Register Here! https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0858-001-mcn-strategic-growth-for-businesses/

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.

10/02/2026

Small Loan. Big Impact.
You’ve put in the hard work. Now, give your business the capital it needs to keep moving forward.

✅ Inventory
✅ Renovations
✅ Equipment
✅ Machinery
✅ Working Capital

Our team is here for you!

Your dream. Your business. Your next chapter.
Capital + Coaching + Connections to help you build what’s next.

10/02/2026

October's Opportunity Lineup is here! Swipe through and find tons of information to help you work smarter and make more informed financial decisions for your growing business.

Are you ready to work with a SCORE Mentor? You can connect here: https://www.score.org/plan-start/

Interested in becoming a SCORE Mentor?: https://www.score.org/plan-start/

10/02/2026

What a night celebrating women entrepreneurs at Macon Startup Week!

SCORE Middle Georgia was proud to support this year’s competition and celebrate three impressive local entrepreneurs.

🥇 Sylvia Snyderman of Vino Culture
🥈 Tiara Renita Groce of Paint The City Art Studio
🥉 Victoria Hudson of Atlas Facility Services, LLC

We’re excited to see what’s ahead for each of them and are already looking forward to next year’s competition.

Thank you to SparkMacon for organizing Macon Startup Week, the Macon-Bibb County Office of Small Business Affairs, keynote speaker Quintessa Hardy, and all of the judges, sponsors, and community partners who made the event possible.

Events like this are a good reminder that entrepreneurs benefit from more than funding and exposure. Sometimes, the right advice from someone who has been there can make a real difference.

If you have business experience to share, SCORE Middle Georgia would love to have you as a mentor.

Learn more about volunteering:
https://www.score.org/volunteer-score/

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

Join us for the Small Business Development Conference on October 13, 2026!

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
The Center for Innovation at Georgia College and State University

This conference is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. 2432652.

Learn more and register: https://cpe.gcsu.edu/gcsu/course/course.aspx?C=2194&pc=8&mc=27&sc=0

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

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

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. 📩

09/24/2026

“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

09/24/2026

Annual Middle Georgia Women's Entrepreneur Event! Free...Friday from 6-9 at the Macon Mall
Pitch contest
Networking and refreshements
Keynote Speaker!
Pitch Contest winners ceremony

09/08/2026

Small Business Startups - Free workshop 9/9 6 PM Washington Library

08/21/2026

Loans for Startups and Small Businesses in Middle/South Georgia - Free live on line workshop 8/25 at 6pm!
Register Here!
https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt00000TmvL3

08/06/2026

08/06/2026