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Wildflower Linen
Young remembered hearing about SCORE several years earlier during the launch of another business venture, and decided to give them a call. Read more
DataCore Software
Teixeira and Aral spent many hours with their SCORE mentors rehearsing and polishing a presentation for bankers and venture capitalists. Read more
Clayborne Education
“I wouldn’t have the success I do today without my SCORE mentor. He helped me with EVERY business aspect and got me where I am today.” says Audrey. Read more
SCI Consulting
Data Science Automation, Inc.
“SCORE was definitely instrumental in the early stages of the company,” Rich says. “As we’ve grown and progressed, their level of involvement has gone down. Read more
Century Fire Protection (formerly Fire Sprinkler LLC)
Stella was familiar with SCORE and contacted Nashville SCORE for help. That call led to his first meeting with Bill Fowler, the retired president of a local engineering company. Read more
Security Credit Corporation
The relationship between the veteran business professional and budding entrepreneur paid off for Keiper. Read more
Mainstreet Art Centre
While Johnson felt confident that she could run Mainstreet Art Centre as its sole owner, she had no idea about how to proceed with the buyout, particularly since the partner wanted Read more
ButterflyCraze (formerly Heart to Heart Gifts)
“Suddenly I was feeling more empowered and had more faith in myself and my abilities,” she says. “I not only got valuable knowledge and business skills from SCORE, but also emotio Read more
LaurieL Photography
Ludes' dream of starting a photography and graphic design business took a major step forward when she visited the Orange County SCORE Chapter and met SCORE Mentor Joe Di Stanislao, Read more