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SCORE Houston spotlights partnerships with HCC, University of Houston and Wallace Bank to support entrepreneurs

5777210 · September 11, 2025
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SCORE Houston and partners described mentorship, training, loan‑preparation and outreach programs that aim to help students and small businesses start and grow across the Houston area.

SCORE Houston highlighted partnerships with Houston Community College, the University of Houston’s Bridal Labs and Wallace Bank that provide mentorship, QuickBooks training, loan‑preparation assistance and other supports for entrepreneurs.

The organizations described how volunteers and formal programs connect students and small business owners to mentors, judges for competitions, webinars and localized services that help prepare loan packages and business plans. "SCORE really helps us out. They help us prepare. They package, for the customers," said Aziz Rahim, Sugar Land area president for Wallace Bank, describing how SCORE’s volunteers aid customers applying for SBA and other loans.

Maya De Novo, associate vice chancellor for…

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