The Colorado Springs chapter of SCORE has scheduled its workshops for military personnel interested in starting a business post-service. The four-hour workshop provides insight on starting a business from scratch, purchasing a franchise and buying an existing business. The cost of the workshop is $15 per person or couple.Programs at the following locations start at 8 a.m. and end at noon.Fort CarsonTuesday February 6Tuesday May 8Tuesday July 31Tuesday November 13Peterson Air Force BaseWednesday February 7Wednesday May 2Wednesday August 1Wednesday November 7Schriever Air Force BaseTuesday February 27Tuesday May 15Tuesday August 28Tuesday November 20Air Force AcademyTuesday January 30Register for workshops through the Family Support Center at each base or post.Contact information:Fort Carson: Leonardo Martinez – 526-1002; 526-0394Peterson AFB: Susan Golden – 556-6141; 556-6323Schriever AFB: Andrea Hernandez – 567-7340; 567-7378Air Force Academy: Christofer Alfano – 333-3444SCORE is comprised of experienced business people, many still active in their own businesses, who want to help make the business climate in Colorado Springs successful. To learn how SCORE can help your business succeed, visit www.coloradospringsscore.org or call 636-3074 to set up an initial counseling session.Call the same number for additional information on the military workshops.
