News - 2010 January to March
The following are press releases or announcements from Chapter 23 of SCORE located in Rochester, New York.
February 11, 2010
LMC Codes' Laura Cooney named SCORE Rochester's "2009 Client of the Year"
SCORE Rochester presented their 2009 Client of the Year award to Laura M. Cooney, AIA, President of Webster based LMC Codes, LLC. Over 70 SCORE volunteers were on hand to congratulate Laura at the awards luncheon held at Oak Hill Country Club. In receiving the award Cooney said, “SCORE’s assistance was valuable to me in establishing a successful business and it is good to know that they are available to continue to work with me as my business grows and expands.” LMC Codes opened for business in July of 2008 and is enjoying broad recognition as an excellent provider of code training and code consultation. Laura Cooney is also a private NYS Certified Code Enforcement Official.
Laura, a NYS registered architect, was adept at managing all aspects of design and construction and had developed expertise in building codes. While employed she had honed her skills as both a plans examiner and trainer. Determining a market need for quality building code consulting and code training, the mother of two children started thinking about starting her own company. After discussing her business idea with her husband Brian, a structural engineer, he encouraged her to move forward.
That spring, Laura spotted a SCORE flyer promoting business workshops and free business counseling offered at Webster’s Town recreation facility. She came to her first meeting with a long list of business start-up questions. She returned home with answers, a “homework” assignment from the SCORE counselor and a growing confidence that she could succeed at running her own business.
Larry Wirth presented Laura with a plaque designating LMC Codes the 2009 SCORE Client of the Year. SCORE is a national volunteer organization of experienced business professionals who offer free, confidential counseling and low cost educational programs to help new and existing small business owners.
For more information on SCORE, visit www.scorerochester.org. SCORE “Your Success, Powered by Score” is a nonprofit volunteer organization, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
February 17, 2010
“Small Business Start-Up and Survival” Workshop To Be Offered by SCORE Rochester
SCORE Rochester will offer a full day workshop “Small Business Start-up and Survival” Wednesday, March 17th from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm at the Federal Building, 100 State Street, Rochester. Workshop topics will include Business Planning, Banking, Legal Considerations, Tax Considerations, Recordkeeping & Finance, and Marketing. Topics will be presented by SCORE counselors with expertise specific to that area. The cost of the workshop is $45.00, which includes continental breakfast and lunch.
For further information or to register, contact SCORE at 585-263-6473, or access us online at www.scorerochester.org. SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit volunteer organization, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
February 19, 2010
SCORE Rochester to offer “Starting Your Business” workshop series in Henrietta
SCORE Rochester will offer a series of workshops “Starting Your Business” Monday evenings, March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 7 to 9 pm at the Rush Henrietta High School, 1799 Lehigh Station Road. Topics covered in the workshop will include writing a business plan, budgeting and cash management, insurance requirements, legal considerations, banking and finance, marketing your business and business ethics. SCORE counselors with expertise in those specific areas will conduct the individual sessions. The cost of the workshop is $45.00.
To register, call 585-359-7805. For further information, visit www.scorerochester.org. SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit volunteer organization, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
February 19, 2010
SCORE Rochester to offer “Starting Your Business” workshop series in Canandaigua
SCORE Rochester will offer a series of workshops “Starting Your Business” Wednesday evenings, March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 7 to 9 pm at the Canandaigua Academy, 435 East Street, Canandaigua, NY. Topics covered in the workshop will include writing a business plan, budgeting and cash management, insurance requirements, legal considerations, banking and finance, marketing your business and business ethics. SCORE counselors with expertise in those specific areas will conduct the individual sessions. The cost of the workshop is $45.00.
To register, call 585-396-3709 or go online at www.canandaiguaschools.org. For further information, visit www.scorerochester.org. SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit volunteer organization, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
March 11, 2010
SCORE Rochester to offer “Starting Your Business” workshop series in Pittsford
SCORE Rochester will offer a series of workshops “Starting Your Business” Thursday evenings, April 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Spiegel Community Center, 35 Lincoln Avenue. Topics covered in the workshops will include how to write a business plan, budgeting and cash management, insurance requirements, legal considerations, banking and finance, marketing your business and business ethics. SCORE counselors with expertise in those specific areas will conduct the individual sessions. The cost of the workshop is $45.00.
To register, call 585-248-6280. For information on SCORE, visit www.scorerochester.org. SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit volunteer organization, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.