5/16/10 - Score Sets Local Office

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rick Austin has announced that SCORE and the Chamber have teamed up to provide expert advice and counseling to existing and start-up businesses in Rutherford County.

SCORE is a national organization that provides free management consulting, advice and expertise in numerous areas of business management.

SCORE counselors have experience and success in their own business, and are willing to share their knowledge with you. Any local counselor can contact numerous other counselors throughout the country who can bring the expertise you need for your business in Rutherford County.

“It’s like having your own staff of experienced business coaches who have ‘been there, and done that’ – for free!” Austin said.

In an effort to help businesses in Rutherford County, the Chamber has provided office space to SCORE in the Chamber’s offices at 162 N. Main St. in Rutherfordton.

John Moore will be heading up the local office in Rutherford County. Moore was an investment banker, and was involved in the formation, strategic planning, capital raising efforts and mergers and acquisitions for numerous companies throughout his career.

To start, Moore will be available in Rutherford County on Tuesday mornings, beginning in May, and will be available by appointment.

“We encourage all of our members, and anyone else that wants to start or grow a business, to take advantage of this free and valuable resource,” Austin said.

To find out more information, you can contact the Chamber of Commerce at 287-3090, or you can contact SCORE at rcounselor@scorewnc.org , 828-351-9621 or www.scorewnc.org.