Goodyear, AZ Economic Development
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One-on-One Business Mentoring
If you have a business idea, or are already an entrepreneur, startup, or small business, we are here to assist you in planning, launching, and growing a successful business venture.
Claire Bruns ›› Business Development Manager
InnovationHub, Small Business Development, Small Business Retail
623-882-7911
email ›› claire.bruns@goodyearaz.gov
Greater Phoenix SCORE
One-on-One Business Mentoring
SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Thanks to this generous support from the SBA and the selfless contributions of our more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, we can deliver most of our offerings at no cost.
Mentoring Hours:
Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning March 2, 2024
at the Georgia T. Lord Library in Goodyear, Arizona
Jay Gladney ›› SCORE Mentor
Business Plans, Government Regulations, Management & Operations, Marketing, Technology
Jay has a rich background in information system technical consulting. He also has experience as a past entrepreneur, having co-founded and served as CEO for a telecommunications consulting partnership for three years. Prior to his 24-year business career, he served in the U.S. Air Force in a varied and successful 23-year career as an intelligence Officer-including assignments collecting and analyzing foreign intelligence, applying it to combat plans, teaching at the Air Force Academy and serving on the Air Staff at the Pentagon.
Bob Ehlers
Bob Ehlers ›› SCORE Mentor
Advertising, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Customer Service, Hardward & Equipment, Intellectual Property, Sales, Social Media, Websites, Work/Life Balance, and more.
Bob has experience in logistical operations, general management, and technical product development. he has founded multiple startups and successfully secured funding from venture capital firms, angel investor groups, and corporate investors. Currently, Bob is focused on his most recent project, which involves establishing a 501C-3 non-profit company that provides smart home and social networking services for the elderly and individuals with neurocognitive disabilities .