South Central SCORE Chapter 710 will host its monthly chapter meeting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 17 at the Waseca Chamber of Commerce office, 112 N. State St. in Waseca.

According to a press release, the special guest speaker will be Gary Sandholm, executive adviser of the Small Business Development Center for the city of Waseca.

All SCORE member volunteers are invited and encouraged to attend. Any individuals interested in SCORE are also welcome to attend. No RSVP is necessary.

SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small businesses. SCORE assists people in starting a new business, buying or selling a business, and providing mentoring to existing small business owners, confidentially and free of charge.

SCORE Chapter 710 covers the Minnesota counties of Steele, Rice, Freeborn, Waseca, Faribault, Blue Earth and Nicollet. For information regarding SCORE, to become a member or to receive mentoring, contact the SCORE office at 507-455-3215.

To request a mentor, or to become a volunteer mentor, visit the website at www.score.org, email SCORE at scmnscore@gmail.com, call 507-455-3515 extension 124 or contact a SCORE volunteer.