COUNSELING AND TRAINING
If you’re just starting a business, or are already in business and are seeking information about new opportunities and resources, GSSCC can help.

SCORE® Counseling Available in Silver Spring

The GSSCC office is a host site for free counseling assistance from SCORE®.

SCORE® is a nationwide non-profit volunteer association of over 11,500 retired and active small business owners, executives and professionals. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, it provides free counseling to small businesses. The Washington, D.C. Chapter has over 40 members experienced in owning and operating both small and large businesses in almost every field.

Counselors are available in the offices of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce by appointment. For an appointment, call GSSCC at (301) 565-3777.

For information on the SCORE® program, workshops, and other information, visit www.scoredc.org or call (202) 272-0390.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA provides information on starting a business, business plans, financing, and more, and provides links to information on licensing, taxes and workers compensation regulations by state. Visit www.sba.gov or call (800) 827-5722.

Montgomery County Business Information Center

Montgomery County’s Business Information Center is dedicated to serving businesses in the County with education, counseling and assistance with applications for procurement, financing, and more.

The center also provides access to books, magazines and online resources for businesses, as well as a full calendar of business seminars. Additional information can be accessed online through two sites here and here. The Montgomery County Business Resource Center is located in the Rockville Regional Library at 99 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, Md. Or, at (240) 777-0001.

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