SCORE Names La Comunidad Hispana ‘Partner Of The Year’

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La Comunidad Hispana of Kennett Square has been named the partner of the year by Chester County SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives.

“We honored to be selected for the designation,” said Margarita Queralt Mirkil, president and chief executive officer, of LCH. “SCORE does a wonderful job of helping all, including Latinos, by providing business information and expertise.”

5.24.2014 La Communidad HispanaAccording to SCORE, LCH significantly impacted two new SCORE initiatives. The organization was working to increase its business education services to the Hispanic community and establish advisory boards for nonprofit organizations.

Together LCH and Chester County have sponsored two seminars titled “How to Be Successful as a Latino Entrepreneur.” More seminars are planned. SCORE believes LCH is the perfect partner for such initiatives.

The partner award was recently given during the Small Business Achievement Awards Luncheon at West Chester University.

SCORE is a nonprofit, national organization of volunteer entrepreneurs and business executives applying their life experiences and knowledge to mentor individuals planning to start a small business, or small business owners who seek assistance in solving business issues. The SCORE chapter serving Chester County has more than 65 experienced entrepreneurial counselors with expertise in almost every facet of business.

La Comunidad Hispana was established in 1973 as a community-based nonprofit organization to help low income residents of southern Chester County to stay healthy, build strong families and lead productive lives by providing high-quality, culturally welcoming services. More information is at www.lacomunidadhispana.org, or 610-444-7550, ext. 242. Its office is at 731 West Cypress St., Kennett Square.

SCORE business professionals have offered free mentoring to new and existing businesses for more than 40 years. SCORE members are dedicated to delivering valuable, timely, practical business advice.

Links: www.chestercountyscore.org and www.lacomunidadhispana.org

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