SCORE Honors LGBTQ+ Small Business Owners
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — During Pride Month, SCOREmentor of America’s small businesses and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, honors the 1.4 million LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across the country.
LGBTQ+ small businesses contribute $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy each year, according to a SCORE meta-analysis. In addition, the LGBTQ+ community has purchasing power estimated at $917 billion in the USA
During Pride Month, SCORE, America’s small business mentor and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is honoring the 1.4 million LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across the country.
“LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs play a vital role in the small business community,” said SCORE CEO. Brigitte Weston. “We want the LGBTQ+ community to know that we are here to provide them with the tools and resources they need to excel when starting or growing their business.”
SCORE supports LGBTQ+ small businesses
Sarah Scalapresident and principal consultant of Sarah A. Scala Consulting at Watertown, Mass., has used SCORE as a resource since the creation of his company 10 years ago. While she had been coming out to friends and family for several years, she came forward publicly in 2021 to support and provide leadership coaching services to LGBTQ+ clients. As part of her journey, Scala explains, “I challenged myself every month to do something more to promote the fact that I provide LGBTQ+ services. This has not been easy. However, I am confident in this choice because I am supported by my peers, mentors, clients and my network.” She is grateful for the continued support of her mentors: “Each of my SCORE mentors has been exceptional in providing advice, support and a listening ear.
SCORE client Gavin Escolar, owner of The Chaga Company at San Francisco, California.found a lot of success and support from his SCORE mentor, Pete Slosbergover the years: “The Chaga company loves SCORE. SCORE has given my business tools, focus, courage and perseverance that translate into the success of my business. My SCORE mentor Pete Slosberg is GOLD. He is involved in the management of the company and has been by our side throughout this entrepreneurial journey. »
How SCORE can help you
SCORE supports all entrepreneurs wishing to start or grow their small business. Tools to support small business owners include 24/7 expert mentorship, resilience training, and on-demand educational resources. Visit SCORE.org to learn more.
About SCORE:
Since 1964, SCORE has helped 11 million entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteers provide free mentoring, workshops and educational services to more than 1,500 communities across the country, creating 25,084 new businesses and 71,475 non-ownership jobs in 2021 alone. Visit SCORE at www.score.org. Follow @SCOREMentors on Facebook, Twitter And LinkedIn.
Funded (in part) through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Contact:
Meghan Dooley
SCORE
202-968-6428
(email protected)
Sources:
https://nglcc.org/report
http://www.lgbt-capital.com/
https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/lgbtq-owned-business-resources
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