Consulting Report Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) SCORE - "Counselors to America's Small Business"- is a non-profit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The Richardson Chamber of Commerce has a SCORE counselor for entrepreneurs or small business owners. Meetings are by appointment only, on Tuesday mornings at the Chamber office. To schedule an appointment, please call the Richardson Chamber of Commerce at 972-792-2800. Dallas SCORE Provides free business assistance to residents of Dallas and other North Texas cities. Phone: 214-987-9491 Fax: 214-987-9279 Website: https://dallas.score.org/ North Texas Small Business Development Center Network The NTSBDC promotes small business success by providing management education. It assists small businesses in creating jobs and economic growth by utilizing the elements of quality counseling and training, community involvement and the leveraging of resources. Local SBDC field centers are: Dallas Metropolitan Small Business Development Center Hosted by the Dallas County Community College District Phone: 214-860-5859 Website: www.dallasmetropolitansbdc.com Collin County Small Business Development Center Hosted by Collin County Community College District Director: Marta Gomez Frey Phone: 972-985-3770 Website: www.collinsbdc.com