Founded in the 60s, ours is one of the oldest Chapters in Connecticut and in the country.   It has the largest geographic service area in the state covering 50 towns in the north central and north east portion of the state. Additional Information  

The old saw "Be there or be square" applies. In the digital era it's now "Be there or be lost."  Social media is not simply advertising in a different medium; rather it's a whole new form of customer interaction that all businesses must soon master.

Here's a good place to start.

The Greater Hartford Chapter has added self assessment     capabilities to its offerings for business owners.  These simple tools help leaders understand how they operate and what attributes are needed in their organization.

Take a look.

Dawne Morison had a dream of creating her own play place for children. "The SCORE counselors were very polite, but they were business people first and forced me to be clear in my thinking. I had to do all the work but they took the time to read every word and make constructive comments." Bright Spot.

The recently published Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity reveals important shifts in the national level of entrepreneurial activity, and in the demographic and geographic composition of new entrepreneurs. Details.

Think appearing at an occasional Chamber meeting or an organized "networking" group meeting is sufficient for success for today's business owner?  Networking has moved from a leisurely social activity to a focused, strategic component of business operations. Tips from a practitioner. Read More