Welcome to Putnam SCORE
We are here to assist you navigate the world of small business ownership. Our clients represent a broad range of individuals and businesses.
We work with:
- Owners of existing small businesses.
- Individuals looking to change careers and start their own business.
- Retirees looking to stay active, focused, and enjoy additional income.
- Anyone who wants to know more about the world of small business ownership.
In the past three years we have worked with over 1,500 individuals in private meetings and group seminars. Clients and their consultants meet as many times as needed to and there is never a charge for a meeting.
Our mission is to help our clients:
- Understand the world of small business operations and the criteria for success.
- Develop business plans to assess the reality and risks associated with their business ideas and operation.
- Successfully move forward with their plans and activity.
Putnam SCORE is part of a national association which is an all volunteer, non-profit, resource affiliate of the US Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration (SBA). The SCORE Association has over 389 Chapters across the United States with more than 10,500 volunteers. Putnam SCORE, located in Carmel, New York, is staffed with volunteers from a variety of business backgrounds and are dedicated to assisting clients start their own business or helping solve problems for those already in business.
Individual private and confidential one hour counseling sessions are held during the day on Monday and Thursday at 34 Gleneida Ave in Carmel, NY. Appointments may be made by calling the SCORE Office (845) 225-6030 at any time. Leave a message including your name and phone numbers and a Counselor will call you back to arrange an appointment.
SCORE also has a Cyber Counseling Service, where Counselors from across the country will answer start up or business questions via the Internet. This service may be accessed through the SCORE Association web site: www.score.org.
SCORE services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable (special) accommodations (with a two-week advance notice).
For special accommodations, please contact:
| Putnam County SCORE Chapter 678 34 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY 10512 Tel: (845) 225-6030 |
SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
