WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at a gathering of small business owners and community partners hosted by SCORE Maine and Visa. Dozens of entrepreneurs attended the event, which included programming organized by SCORE to help the attendees strengthen their businesses and increase customer loyalty. Senator Collins is a strong supporter of the SCORE program, which is funded through the Small Business Administration.
SCORE Maine provides mentoring and business advising services to entrepreneurs and small businesses statewide. Last year, 107 SCORE volunteers assisted more than 4,000 small businesses in Maine, and SCORE of Northern Maine was recent...