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This article helps you keep your finger on the pulse of what's happening at SCORE. Check this page frequently to stay informed about important announcements, policy changes, the latest best practices, and more.
This Week's Updates: Week of July 6, 2026
The Annual Code of Ethics FY27 Now Available
The FY27 Code of Ethics training is open to all volunteers and must be completed by August 31. To complete the Code of Ethics, log in to Engage. You will see a Shout-Out message asking you to complete the Code of Ethics. This message will continue to appear until you've completed the module.
For additional information, view FY27 Code of Ethics and How to Access SCORE Training in Engage.
SCORE Welcomes Four New Board Members
We're excited to announce the appointment of four outstanding leaders to SCORE's Board of Directors. Carlos Blanco, Kelly Spillane, Rachel Wei West and Dr. Sunny Zhang bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship, finance, technology and artificial intelligence, helping strengthen SCORE's ability to empower small business owners nationwide.
Read the full press release to learn more about our newest board members and the expertise they'll bring to SCORE. You can also help spread the news by liking, commenting on and sharing our LinkedIn announcement.
HubSpot Field Announcement
We are excited to announce the upcoming rollout of HubSpot, SCORE's fundraising relationship management platform. Thanks to the generous contributions of our Bridge Fund donors, HubSpot will be implemented at no cost to chapters. HubSpot will be used to help SCORE track and manage fundraising relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and other funding partners.
Check out more information and view HubSpot FAQs and Full HubSpot Announcement.
Directions If You Receive An Email To Pledge
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s “Freedom 250” initiative is recognizing the entrepreneurs, workers, and communities that have powered our nation for generations. Read more HERE
SBA Freedom 250 is targeted towards small business owners and entrepreneurs. If you as a volunteer want to sign up for the pledge, that is up to you. Please do not sign the pledge on our (SCORE’s) behalf; rather, as a business owner, as it would be up to you.
Volunteers and clients can take the pledge today using their personal email addresses at Freedom 250 Pledge.
Cancellation Notice: Upcoming Leadership Calls
Please note that in lieu of June's town hall meetings the upcoming Quarterly Field Leadership Call and the July Monthly District Director Call have been cancelled.
To catch up on the latest updates, please review the SCORE 2030 Vision: Regional Town Hall Slides & Recording available on the Support Center.
Upcoming Change to Weekly Mentoring Request Limits
Beginning June 25, all active mentors will be limited to a maximum of 10 mentoring requests per week. This change is designed to help us improve the client-mentor matching process. It will also help us better manage the increase in direct mentoring requests we have seen since the launch of the new SCORE website, while helping ensure that client requests are distributed more effectively across our volunteer network.
For step-by-step guidance on updating your profile, please visit the Support Center: How To Update Your Profile (Engage)
You can also learn more about how and where mentor profiles appear on the SCORE website here: Mentor Profile Visibility On The Website
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Past Updates
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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary: SBA Freedom 250
Learn More & Engage:-
Explore the SBA Freedom 250 Initiative
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Check the Freedom 250 Calendar for local events
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Annual SBA-SCORE Onsite Reviews
Full information is here: SBA Chapter Compliance Review
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FY26 Q2 Quarterly Field Leadership Call
The materials from our most recent Quarterly Field Leadership Call are now available for review.
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2026 Annual Volunteer Survey Results
The 2026 Annual Volunteer Survey results are now available.
