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Château Staffing
Before seeking out a mentor, Maya made a list of traits she was looking for. Read more
Neptune Dive Service
SCORE mentor Robert Tongen guided Mykytiuk through the process of launching, mapping out which steps to take and when. Read more
Haines Security Solutions, LLC
During the budget sequestration, Haines went to a SCORE workshop where he says he was asked questions about his business that he had never thought about before. Read more
Dreamy Creations
Braddock attended a SCORE workshop to help develop her business plan and sought mentoring from SCORE mentor Harvey Finkle. Read more
The Alexandria Academy
SCORE mentors Robert Machon and Harry Croner encouraged McEnnan to attend a SCORE social media and marketing workshop to help spread the word about her business. Read more
Lori's Original Lemonade
Volk says SCORE mentors Joe Hausenbauer and Robert Tongen have been instrumental in guiding her through the process of funding her first production runs. Read more
Upper Lake Home Goods
“My business is up 40% this year versus when Richard and I met last year for the first time,” Levy reports. Read more
A video with 3 Client Success Testimonials
View the Video to see how SCORE assisted these three successful businesses. Read more
Inspired Style Company, Salon & Boutique
According to Bohm, a former loan officer, "I heard about SCORE from my days in banking. Read more