Score asks Congress to protect critical federal financing for mentoring for small businesses

WASHINGTONPresent May 13, 2025 / Prnewswire/ – ScoreThe largest network of volunteers, experts business mentors in the country, has published one today Urgent call to support After the proposed elimination of the federal financing of the score in the President of the President's discretion – a step that endangers the future of the 300,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs The score serves every 50 states and US territories every 50.

Since its foundation, Score has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs nationwide – they enable them to start, grow and maintain small companies that refuel the American economy.

“America's success story of small business activities has been a score for 61 years – and now this story is in danger of ending the end,” said Score CEO Bridget Weston. “Without the support of the federal government, this incredibly efficient and effective program exists a serious risk of no longer fulfilling its mission. This is not just a reduction in financing – it is a direct blow to America's small businesses.”

Score $ 17 million In federal funding, there is an unmatched effects – return $ 45.42 In new federal tax revenue for every dollar invested. The elimination of the financing of points will not only destroy business owners and have a negative impact on local communities that depend on the growth of the small company, but the federal government will also lose this unprecedented return on investments.

Volunteers in 2024 alone:

• Foundation 59,447 New small companies
• Created 143,623 a total of new jobs
• Formed 4 million hours of critical mentoring and training

This extraordinary effect is made possible by Score's all-volunteer model, which is operated by 10,000 experienced business professionals, which generously donate your time and expertise.

“Even in good times, it is difficult to run a successful small company, and experienced mentoring can be the difference between success and failure” Ed ColemanScore mentor and regional Vice President. “Thousands of entrepreneurs Credits as the reason why they are still in business. Eliminating this financing would pull out the carpet among them.”

The federal financing of score: fuels:

“Score made the difference for our business,” said Score customer Billy ThompsonMitacher of Thompson tea, among other entrepreneurs Randy Choi. “Our mentors supported us every step of the path and combined us with resources above everything, from banking to representatives from manufacturing representatives to marketing seminars. We are in business today because of points.”

Score now urgently calls on small business owners, mentors and supporters nationwide to act immediately. Contact your congress members today With a clear message:

Take measures now. Protect score. Protect American small companies.

CLICK HERE Now take measures. This campaign is financed exclusively by the Score Foundation without the use of federal funds.

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