Pasadena Library Offers Free Small Business Mentoring Sessions

The Pasadena Public Library is set to host free, confidential one-on-one mentoring sessions for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, will take place at the library’s Lamanda Park Branch 140 South Altadena Drive from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Service Corps of Retired Executives, known as SCORE, will provide the mentoring services. The nonprofit organization is known as the nation’s largest network of former business owners and executives offering free guidance to existing and emerging small businesses.

Appointments for the hour-long sessions can be made up to 14 days in advance. Interested individuals can sign up online at https://bit.ly/4ayToAP or call (626) 744-7266 to reserve a slot.

The mentoring program aims to assist entrepreneurs with various aspects of business operations. Topics may include business planning, financing, marketing, and other crucial elements of running a successful enterprise.

This initiative is part of the Pasadena Public Library’s broader effort to support local small businesses. The SCORE mentoring sessions are held every other Tuesday at the Lamanda Park Branch.

The Lamanda Park Branch, located at 140 South Altadena Drive in Pasadena, will serve as the venue for these valuable sessions. Participants are encouraged to book appointments early, as slots may fill up quickly.

For those seeking accessibility accommodations, the library recommends contacting (626) 744-7311 or CSC@cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability of necessary arrangements for all participants.