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SCORE DONATES $5000 TO THE CENTRAL LIBRARY'S BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
~ Organizations Work Together to Support Small Business Community ~
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Buffalo, NY -- The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) has gratefully accepted a $5000 donation from the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the SCORE Association, “Counselors to America 's Small Business.” The funding support will be used to purchase reference and circulating books for the Central Library's Business, Science & Technology Department. All resources purchased will include 2005 publications or recently updated sources from 2004.
“ Erie County 's failure to appropriate capital funds for materials this year has nearly halted the ordering of new items, leaving many holes in valuable collections throughout the Library System,” said Director Michael C. Mahaney . “SCORE's generous contribution will enable pertinent, up-to-date resources to be added to the business collection, allowing it to remain a current and expansive asset to its many users.”
SCORE Buffalo Niagara and the Central Library have a long history of collaboration, offering jointly sponsored SCORE workshops at the downtown facility as well as referring individuals desiring information about starting and managing small businesses to one another.
“Developing and supporting the small business community is an absolute necessity for improving the economy of Western New York ,” said SCORE Chair Jack Halloran . “The partnership between our organization and the business department at the Central Library provides a wealth of resources for area residents to help build their business -- from idea to start-up to success.”
“It is our hope that this donation encourages other local organizations, especially those that have benefited from the Library's expertise and services, to contribute to this worthy collection, supporting the future of Western New York businesses,” added Halloran.
The Business, Science & Technology Department of the Central Library offers the small business owner the finest collection of entrepreneurial research materials available in Western New York . A trained staff of professionals is available to assist first-time business owners collect essential information for developing a business plan, including demographic statistics, industry and market research and identification of competition. Call (716) 858-8900 for more information.
Formed in 1964, SCORE Buffalo Niagara is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional guidance and information, accessible to all, to maximize the success of America 's existing and emerging small businesses. Nearly 2,700 clients are served annually through 60 qualified counselors, who have been or are now successful entrepreneurs, small business owners, senior corporate executives and/or experienced professionals. Call (716) 551-4301 or visit www.scorebuffalo.org for more information and workshop details.
The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the SCORE Association presented a $5000 donation to the Central Library's Business, Science & Technology (BST) Department to purchase reference and circulating resources. Pictured from left to right are: BST Manager Kate Weeks, SCORE Chapter Chair John Halloran, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Director Michael Mahaney and SCORE Counselor and incoming Chapter Chair Scott Smith.