Helping founders find community and connections
Free drop-in and scheduled office hours for inventors and entrepreneurs in Northern NY to meet with Shipley Center staff for guidance on commercializing ideas, securing grants, building business plans, and navigating the startup process.
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Three-person team of experienced SCORE volunteer mentors assigned to established businesses to develop tailored solutions. Covers scaling, leadership team development, strategic planning, cash flow, marketing, fundraising, succession planning, and preparing to sell. Requires annual revenues over $2M, CEO/key personnel participation, and willingness to be transparent and collaborative.
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