SCORE Mentors

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

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

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

09/28/2026

Learning never stops when you’re building your dream!

🌟Join SCORE mentors and small business experts for low-cost webinars and local events designed to help entrepreneurs like you succeed. 📅

Check what’s coming up: https://www.score.org/in/business-education/

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

🏦 Getting a barcode on your product is just the first step.

Join the FREE SCORE webinar “Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale”. In this webinar, you’ll learn how barcode information moves through the retail supply chain and how retailers, distributors and fulfillment partners use that data to identify and manage products.

👉 Register today and expand into wholesale distribution, fulfillment centers and other higher-volume sales channels! See the link in the comments.

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

“Making decisions in isolation is really intimidating.”

For Kat, building a farm business meant making big decisions without always knowing what was “normal” or what to expect. She wanted an experienced perspective to challenge her assumptions and help her move forward with confidence. That’s where SCORE came in.

Working with her mentor, Bill, Kat used SCORE’s cash flow tools to determine whether her small farm could support a loan and what amount made sense for her business. Today, her quarter-acre farm produces salad greens, prepared salads, and dressings, with three greenhouses, a truck, a walk-in cooler, and a growing community of customers who swear her salads are the best they’ve ever had.

Kat has grown 50% into her second season, proving that you don’t need acres of land to build something that grows.

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

09/22/2026

🤖 AI can help simplify your business finances, but knowing where it falls short is just as important.

Join the FREE SCORE webinar “Using AI for Financial Management: Balancing AI Tools With Reliable Bookkeeping” to learn practical ways to use AI, what financial information to verify and why accurate bookkeeping still matters.

👉 👉 Register today and learn how to use AI responsibly in your business finances. See link in the comments.

09/21/2026

Learning never stops when you’re building your dream! 🌟
Join SCORE mentors and small business experts for low-cost webinars and local events designed to help entrepreneurs like you succeed. 📅

Check what’s coming up: https://www.score.org/in/business-education/

09/10/2026

Pin it to the SCOREboard 📌

What's one resource, podcast, app, or book you'd recommend to 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 entrepreneur?

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

09/09/2026

SEPTEMBER WEBINAR SCHEDULE — Swipe through to learn more about this month’s sessions. 👉

9/10 - Alternative Funding for Small Businesses: Grants, Crowdfunding and More

9/15 - How to Use Google Workspace with Gemini as Your AI-Powered Productivity Partner

9/22 - Mastering Small Business Financial Management – Keys to Growth and Profitability

9/24 - Using AI for Financial Management: Balancing AI Tools With Reliable Bookkeeping

9/29 - Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale

We hope you enjoy this month’s line up and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!

09/08/2026

“​​With SCORE you have someone in your corner who can ask you the right questions, connect you with experts, and help you access a world of opportunity.”

For Amanda Chavero, founder of Dear Donor, building a business meant turning a decade of nonprofit experience into a new kind of opportunity: helping small organizations do more without significantly increasing their overhead. But expertise in her field didn't automatically mean knowing how to build a business.

So Amanda turned to SCORE. Her mentor, Mark Lancaster, helped her develop a long-term vision, navigate HR questions, distinguish growth from scale, and even plan for maternity leave as her business expanded. The results came quickly. In Dear Donor's first full year, Amanda raised more than $700,000. The following year, with two employees on her team, she raised $3.2 million with a 40% success rate.

Today, Dear Donor is helping nonprofits build capacity and secure the resources they need to make their missions possible. And Amanda is doing it with the confidence and perspective she gained along the way. “I love helping my clients capture their dreams,” she says, “and I appreciate SCORE’s help in realizing mine.”

09/05/2026

This Labor Day, SCORE Indiana proudly honors the hardworking Americans whose dedication, resilience, and innovation help strengthen our communities every day.

Labor Day is a time to recognize the contributions of workers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who invest countless hours turning ideas into opportunities and dreams into reality. Their commitment fuels local economies, creates jobs, and inspires future generations.

At SCORE Indiana, we're honored to support that entrepreneurial spirit through mentoring, education, and trusted business resources. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our volunteer mentors, whose generosity and experience empower aspiring and established business owners to navigate challenges and pursue lasting success.

As we celebrate this Labor Day, we pause to thank everyone whose hard work makes a difference from employees and business owners to volunteers and community leaders. Your dedication reflects the strength, perseverance, and determination that continue to move our nation forward.

From all of us at SCORE Indiana, we wish you and your family a safe, restful, and meaningful Labor Day. Thank you for all you do to build stronger businesses, stronger communities, and a brighter future.

09/03/2026

SCORE mentor Pablo Conrad knows that mentorship is a two-way exchange.

By sharing his experience with entrepreneurs, he’s also gained new perspectives from the business owners and fellow mentors he’s met along the way. It’s a community where giving back and learning go hand in hand.

That’s what makes the SCORE community so special!

Ready to share what you know and discover what you’ll learn along the way? Become a SCORE mentor.