Small Businesses Education and Consulting in Guilford CT and Madison CT
Tom Burland
As I made my transition from a senior position in AT&T to my next career a little over a year ago, a major goal was to find a position that enabled me to become involved in the community in ways I had not been able to in the past. I wanted to do this for several reasons, not the least of which was my love of the Connecticut Shoreline.
Most of the towns in the area can be considered bedroom communities with one or more family members commuting to surrounding areas for their livelihood. However what I also noticed was the number of small and mid-size businesses that were thriving in the area. I was impressed with the creativity and energy that this entrepreneurial environment bought to the towns.
Helen, my wife, suggested that I look into volunteering with SCORE. Billed as "Counselors to America's Small Business" , this nationwide organization of over 10,000 volunteers is affiliated with the Small Business Administration and is dedicated to the successful launch and growth of small businesses. The counselors are former executives and business owners that have years of success and have weathered many a storm.
My first year has been great, in addition to the energetic and enthusiastic partners I work with, the business owners I have met are very impressive.
The Southeastern Connecticut Chapter of SCORE is headquartered in Old Saybrook and can be reached via web http://www.southeasternctscore.org/ ; email score579@hotmail.com ; phone 860-388-9508. Our local website is a fantastic resource and is linked to the national site which also has tremendous information available.
Most recently we partnered with the Guilford and Madison Chamber of Commerce to launch a series of seminars for small business that will be held each month. You can call the Guilford Chamber at (203) 453-9677 or email them at chamber@guilfordct.com for more info ... or just contact me and I can direct you.
We have also expanded our current counseling schedule from the 1st and 3rd Wed mornings at the Madison Memorial Town Hall to include sessions the 2nd and 4th Wed at the Guilford Chamber offices in Guilford. Call the Guilford Chamber to schedule in Guilford or contact SCORE at the above.
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