Cong. Bobby L. Rush And Score ®/Chicago To Extend Free, On-site Counseling For Small Businesses, Start-ups And New Entrepreneurs

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Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL01) applauded the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE ®) for agreeing to extend the hours its free, innovative counseling services to district entrepreneurs and small business owners. Under the extension, weekly, one-hour advisory sessions will be available to clients seeking to grow or enhance their businesses.

The program is part of Rep. Rush's three-prong effort to encourage district wide economic development, job creation and economic opportunity to offset the impact of the nation's economic woes. His congressional office is the only location from the Illinois delegation to offer SCORE/Chicago's services directly to district constituents. The extended hours begin in April.

"Small business is the backbone of our economy," Rep. Rush said. "This program will not only get more people into business but also help entrepreneurs in the district to create jobs and help put people back to work. SCORE/Chicago and the Small Business Administration have agreed to this unique collaboration. It is important for business owners to take advantage of the wealth of expertise this program offers."

Counseling services will be conducted on Wednesdays in Rush's Chicago office at 700-706 E. 79th Street, and on Thursdays in the Midlothian location at 335 W. 147th Street. Clients can make an appointment by calling SCORE/Chicago at (312) 353-7724 or by visiting www.scorechicago.org.

SCORE/Chicago is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses .The Chicago Chapter of SCORE provides counseling, workshops and other resources to entrepreneurs and small business through 25 locations in Cook and Lake Counties.

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