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Free Individual Counseling

What kind of Counseling do we provide ?
We provide free, personalized, confidential, one-on-one counseling in our Oakland office and 18 Chambers of Commerce in the East Bay

Who are our Counselors ?
Our 40 experienced volunteer business counselors are active and retired business executives and small business owners. They are willing to apply their knowledge and experience to help you solve your business problems. They have many years of general business experience in various industries, and some have special expertise in developing a Business Plan, securing financing, managing business growth, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, finance, accounting, human resources, e-commerce, business planning, export-import, and other areas.

Where and When can I receive Counseling ?
We provide counseling at the following Chambers of Commerce & in our Oakland SCORE office (where we offer a larger choice of counselors and appointment times).

To sign up, continue scrolling down the page.

WHERE: WHEN: TELEPHONE:
Antioch/Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce 1st & 3rd Monday 10AM to 1PM (925) 757-1800
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Tuesday by appointment (510) 549-7000
Berkeley City Library Monday 5PM to 8PM (510) 981-6148
Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10AM to Noon (510) 537-5300
Concord Chamber of Commerce Wednesday 10AM to 1PM (925) 685-1181
Danville Chamber of Commerce 1st & 3rd Thursday 10AM to 1PM (925) 837-4400
Dublin Chamber of Commerce 2nd & 3rd Tuesday 10AM to 1PM (925) 828-6200
Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Tuesday PM by appointment (510) 273-6611
Fremont Chamber of Commerce Tuesday & Friday 9AM to Noon (510) 795-2244
Hayward Chamber of Commerce 2nd & 4th Monday 9AM to Noon (510)-537-2424
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Tuesdays 1PM to 3PM (925) 284-7404
Livermore Chamber of Commerce 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10AM to 1PM (925) 447-1606
Martinez Chamber of Commerce Not now available (925) 228-2345
Newark Chamber of Commerce 1st & 3rd Tuesday 1:30 to 4PM (510) 744-1000
Oakland SCORE Office Mon thru Thursday - 10AM to 3PM   (510) 273-6611
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce 1st Tuesday 11AM to 2PM (925) 432-7301
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Wednesday 10AM to 1PM (925) 846-5858
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Monday 10AM to 1PM (510) 234-3512
San Leandro Chamber of Commerce 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10AM to 1PM (510) 351-1481
San Ramon Chamber of Commerce 1st & 3rd Thursday 2 to 4 PM (925) 242-0600
Union City Chamber of Commerce Not now available (510) 471-3115
Vallejo Chamber of Commerce Monday PM by appointment (510) 273-6611
Walnut Creek Chamber Commerce Monday 10AM to 1PM (925) 934-2007

 

How do I sign up ?

  • Telephone the numbers listed above to schedule a free one-hour appointment at the indicated Chamber of Commerce or the Oakland SCORE Office. Telephone (510) 273-6611 if you want help in selecting a counselor.

  • For counseling at the Oakland SCORE Office only, click here and complete the "Request for Counseling" form. After you "Submit", we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an Oakland appointment.

For directions, see the Chamber of Commerce websites listed on our Links & Resources

Follow-up appointments are encouraged.