My presentation to the Centerville Noon Optimists on the role of the Dayton Chapter of SCORE in supporting small businesses in the area was a great experience. This group is truly dedicated to the region, and have some wonderful activities including "build a bear" to support sick children at Dayton Children's Hospital. What a great, enthusiastic group of people!
Several attendees have used the services of SCORE to help them in their business, and were complimentary of the quality of service and support that they received. There will be a few follow up meetings to see how some attendees can support SCORE and small businesses in Dayton. In addition to being great places to contribute to the community, organizations such as the Optimists are good places to make business contacts in your local area. I encourage involvement in service organizations as a way for small businesses to be good citizens and "Do well by doing good". 