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Goldner Walsh

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The SWAN Story

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Moving Mindz

It was 2015 when I decided to take my passion for education and transform it into something greater. While teaching in Long Beach, I dreamed of starting a company that would re-engage students in learning and unlock their full potential. That's when Moving Mindz was born. Our mission was clear: to empower students by building their confidence, inspiring their curiosity, and helping them envision their path to success. We started off small, offering afterschool STEM and arts enrichment programs in the Long Beach area. The response from students was incredible. Their eyes lit up with inspiration

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Pampered Pup

Sabrina MacDowell knew from a very early age she wanted to be in business for herself. At 18, she had a business plan and knew deep down that, eventually, she would get there. Having spent nearly her entire career in animal care and grooming, she added a business degree and paved the way for success. "I bought a house, renovated it, sold it, and used it for my down payment." I went to nine banks before I got a yes," says Sabrina. With strong determination, she was not afraid of the hard work it would take for her dream to come true. Now 26, Sabrina owns Pampered Pup, a place for owners to

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Fat Butcher

A big congratulations to Steve Dawson who has brought the local butcher back to Pittsburgh with the opening of Fat Butcher! After 20 months of developing the business plan, obtaining funding, finding the perfect location, sourcing farmers, and working with architects and contractors on the beautiful build-out, Fat Butcher opened in Lawrenceville in November and has been generating a ton of buzz and a large fan base ever since. Steve and his great team are focused on supporting local farmers and utilizing a “nose-to-tail” approach to onsite butchering. This unique model combined with a team

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Create & Eliminate

My name is Gregory VanLeer and I'm a US Navy Veteran. I did 4 years in the service from 2010-2014. I graduated from CSN with an AS in Electrical Maintenance back in 2021. I've been working for Clark County Water Reclamation District as a lift station mechanic since October 2018. I got the idea for my business by talking to a friend from the military a few years back and that's when I first learned about laser rust removal. I opened the company in February 2022 with no equipment or prior experience but with an idea that I didn't want to lose. Back in February 2022, I left work abruptly for 2

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Crafting Memories: The Essence of Blush Bridal

SCORE is the reason I am a business owner today! Stepping into the role of a business owner seemed like a distant dream until SCORE came into the picture. Without the recommendation to reach out to SCORE, I would still be years into my dream phase. SCORE helped me decide to purchase the business that I was managing in 2022.

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SCORE Indianapolis Helps Entrepreneur Preserve Memories

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Hope Counseling Services LLC

Mental Health Services for Children and Adults A SCORE client since September 2022, Dorian Sacaza, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and owner of Hope Counseling Services LLC, started her business in 2021 while employed full-time working for a community mental health clinic in Waterbury, CT I'm a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience providing therapy services to children, adolescents and adults dealing with mental health issues. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Teen related issues/ LGBTQ, and gender-related issues. Hope Counseling Services LLC is one of our nation’s 33 million

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Life Stages

Life Stages has been the synthesis of years of anecdotal and professional experiences, which were first sparked in my young adulthood. As a first and half generation immigrant and first-generation university graduate, I experienced trauma and stress without a lot of access to resources. In my mid-twenties, I decided to change and improve my well-being and life by leaving Chicago and traveling abroad for a year. One year turned into five, and throughout this time, I traveled in landscapes, cultures, and environments completely different from the ones I knew as an American-Mexican youth raised

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