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SCORE: Small Businesses Bolster the Economy and Benefit Communities

SCORE client Chelsea Kidd (pictured, left) is the owner of consulting business SiteWell Solutions, which focuses on health and wellness services for employees. | Tatiana Crandall Photography. SCORE client Chelsea Kidd (pictured, left) is the owner of consulting business SiteWell Solutions, which focuses on health and wellness services for employees. | Tatiana Crandall Photography.

“Small businesses are the driving force of our economy, creating jobs and allowing entrepreneurs to fulfill their dreams,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.

WASHINGTON. May 14, 2024 (Biz Republic) — Small businesses employ 62 million Americans and generate 33% of known export value, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is recognizing the incredible impact of America’s entrepreneurs in their communities and across the country. “Small businesses are the driving force of our economy, creating jobs and allowing entrepreneurs to fulfill their dreams,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.

“We join the rest of the nation in celebrating small business owners – the heart of every community – and take pride in partnering with them on their road to success.” Small businesses are starting and growing in communities across America. These entrepreneurs repeatedly overcome challenges and navigate uncharted territory, inspiring future business owners to do the same.

REACHING A GOAL AND HELPING THE COMMUNITY

For many entrepreneurs, owning their own business is not only a dream come true, but also a way to give back. “In January 2019, I quit my job in the corporate wellness industry and started SiteWell Solutions, a wellness consulting business focusing on remote workers,” said SCORE client Chelsea Kidd, whose business is based in Bozeman, Mont. “The timing was perfect since the pandemic caused a shift toward employee wellness. I’m grateful to run a company that works hard to improve the quality of life for others.”

SCORE client Paulina Enriquez, owner and director of Wonder Kids Learning Center in Arlington, Va., worked with SCORE mentor Richard Rose to overcome roadblocks on her business journey. “With Richard’s guidance, I wrote a 30-page business plan in English (my second language) which Richard has described as one of the ‘best’ business plans he’s ever seen,” said Enriquez. “It was a real challenge for me and to hear that from someone like Richard with all of his experience made me proud.”

ABOUT SCORE

Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Visit SCORE at www.score.org.

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