Paul Burri

SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Business

The Santa Barbara chapter of SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business recognizes Paul Burri, a long time volunteer member of the chapter.

Paul conceived and was the driving force behind a recently held seminar for owners of small businesses in our community. The seminar, titled Secrets of Success in a Down Economy was held at the Faulkner Gallery of the Main Library in front of a capacity audience.

Paul organized a task force of SCORE volunteers that designed, promoted and substantially delivered the material intended to help small business owners cope with the challenges of the current economic conditions. He was primarily responsible for securing the participation of Paul Orfalea as keynote speaker, who significantly contributed to the success of the event.

He utilized "guerilla marketing" techniques that allowed the team to stage the event at no cost to the participants and at 50% of the budgeted amount allocated by the chapter.

His efforts has not only ensured that the objectives of the event were met, but also ensured that small business owners received continued counseling from fellow volunteers of the chapter.

His efforts produced significant benefits to the chapter, but more importantly to the small business owners who constitute an important component of the economy of our community.

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