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Advisory…
Sept. 21, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
ANSON SMITH AT 203-332-5229
Volunteer Business Counselors Available On HCC Campus
Free Help Available To Small Businesses
Official Welcome 9/22, 11 a.m.,
Events Center, Beacon Hall
BRIDGEPORT – Housatonic Community College
Wednesday (Sept. 22) will officially roll out the welcome mat to
group of volunteers who will offer free business advice to small
businesses. The group, the Bridgeport Chapter of the Washington,
D.C.–based SCORE, offers free confidential counseling to people
considering going into business, small businesses being formed, and
existing small businesses trying to drive growth or overcome roadblocks.
The chapter has more than 35 counselors with expertise and experience
in a wide variety of fields, including accounting/ financial management,
engineering/design, import/export, international operations, law,
manufacturing, and marketing/sales. SCORE volunteers will be at HCC
(Room 337, Beacon Hall) Wednesdays from 1:15 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.,
except for holidays. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 203-332-8576.
The welcoming event will begin at 11 a.m. in the Events Center in
Beacon Hall. For more information on SCORE, go to http://www.scorect.org/about_greater_bridgeport_score.html.
Anson C. Smith, Public Relations Coordinator
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tel: 203-332-5229, Fax: 203-332-5247
E-mail: asmith@hcc.commnet.edu