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Baby K'tan
Chesal met with three SCORE mentors, all of whom had extensive experience in the garment industry. Read more
USA Gypsum
Mentor Lou Davenport assisted the USA Gypsum team in conducting research and development for new products for recycled gypsum board that could generate a gross profit margin of sal Read more
My Story, Inc.
With experience in mainly creative settings, Oldham needed guidance from someone who had the business expertise and experience she lacked. Read more
Massage Envy
Theresa and Marcia say, "SCORE saved our business! Read more
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Creative Jewelry by Bridgeja'
Through SCORE's email mentoring program, Baker was paired with a seasoned business expert who helped propel her venture to new heights. Mentor Veronica Johnson corresponded via ema Read more
Cloud 9 Ranch
SCORE has an ongoing relationship with the Cloud 9 Ranch leadership and continues to offer advice in corporate financial issues and ways to improve its infrastructure and employee– Read more
Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing
Behling began meeting with SCORE mentor Bill Beres in 2009, focusing their talks on how to revive a struggling business and expand its existing customer base. Read more
SCORE Workshops Give Great Advice to Green Grocer Chicago
Cassie attended the Simple Steps for Starting workshop series hosted by SCORE Chicago and found the sessions to not only be full of useful information but also a fantastic opportun Read more
CasaManager
Waher learned about SCORE from a business school professor who suggested she needed to write a business plan. Read more