Due to Covid-19 Precautions
Mentoring and classes are currently being conducted via phone, email or video. In-Person mentoring is limited.
We’re here to help you succeed.
Silicon Valley SCORE offers free, personal, confidential consulting and mentoring for small businesses.
Get Started!
- New to your business? Request a face-to-face meeting in the green box below and complete the online form.
- In business more than two years? Request Long Term Mentoring in the grey box below,
- Looking for an answer to a specific question? Use "Search Email Mentors" for areas of expertise and contact one by using the blue box below.
Use the free form box "Business questions" in your request form to tell us about your business so we can match you with the right consultant. You may also specify a consultant you wish to meet. Tell us if there are dates, times and locations that work best for you.
One-hour consulting appointments are available between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM most business days. We also have periodic availability on Tuesday late afternoon and some Saturday mornings.
4701 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara
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We also meet at many Chamber of Commerce offices in Santa Clara County (see below).
If you have an evolving idea for a new business, are in the start-up stage or need help growing an existing business, make an appointment for our free, personalized and confidential consulting and mentoring.
Consulting is for those just getting started or within the first two years of launch.
Mentoring is a long term relationship for those in business two or more years. Appointments may be scheduled at your place of business.
Nonprofit organizations will benefit by meeting with our specialized consultants. We provide assistance in strategic planning, individualized guidance, webinars and classes designed for the unique challenges facing these organizations.
SCORE's business mentoring and consulting is always free. Use it as often as you feel is necessary and beneficial. Use one of the options below to request an appointment or call us today at 408-453-6237 for more information.
| Chambers of Commerce - click name for website | Phone Number |
| Silicon Valley SCORE | 1-408-453-6237 |
| Campbell Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-378-6252 |
| Cupertino Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-252-7054 |
| Los Altos Chamber of Commerce | 1-650-948-1455 |
| Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-354-9300 |
| Milpitas Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-262-2613 |
| Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-779-9444 |
| Mountain View Chamber of Commerce | 1-650-968-8378 |
| Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce | 1-650-324-3121 |
| Silicon Valley Organization (San Jose) Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-291-5250 |
| Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-244-8244 x201 |
| Saratoga Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-867-0753 |
| Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-736-4971 |
| Mid-Peninsula Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center | 1-650-321 2193 |
| Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce | 1-408-288-8806 |
Our Mentors
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Ken has extensive experience in the defense electronics business in roles of program management, marketing, government... Read More >
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Maurice Brewster brings more than 40 years of senior management, entrepreneurship and sales experience.
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