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MedWise Billing and MedWise Insurance Advocacy
Gross has been using SCORE resources for at least 11 years, and says she is extremely grateful for not only the knowledge of the mentors and the content available to her, but also Read more
Professional Dog Mom
An early customer referred Benge to SCORE just as she was launching, and Benge has been attending workshops and meeting with mentors ever since. Initially, Benge sought mentoring t Read more
Kathryn DePalma Music Services
DePalma attended SCORE’s small business orientation on her days off and worked with two mentors, including Dave Baier, who she says, “always gives us the guidance, experience and i Read more
SunLuv Solar (Formerly LightSource Energy)
Sandberg began meeting his SCORE mentor Robert Steinberg two months before launching the business. Read more
My Buddy Towel
Myers worked with SCORE mentor Ron Glass, who helped her with her business plan. Read more
Cowboy Cricket Farms
James met with SCORE mentor Rick Sanders, who helped them with their business plan and encouraged them to apply for grants. Read more
Vermont Tortilla Company
April says, “The resources SCORE provides have proved invaluable to folks like us that had an idea but no experience with running a business!” April made use of SCORE’s webinars, b Read more
Poston & Associates
Poston is no stranger to seeking out resources to amplify her success. Read more
A Detroit School for Digital Technology
Kothe received mentoring from SCORE mentors David Broner, Kevin Kelly and Dan Brophy. This SCORE team helped her submit her application for a building loan. Read more
ABC Scribes
Kwiatek says, “In the emergency department, the most important thing to know is what you don’t know. That’s when you get a consult. Read more