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Personalized Blankets

Jackson attended workshops at her local Microsoft Store and library. Read more

Ginny Jackson

Owner, Personalized Blankets

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To The Maximus Foundation Succeeds By Using Advice From SCORE Mentor

Karen approached SCORE in October 2011 for help with her Foundation. Read more

Karen Dobner

To The Maximus Foundation

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SCORE Mentor Helps Bellyrub Klub Find Success

Fastsigns Finds Success With SCORE

Developing a winning business plan was just the beginning of Shane's relationship with SCORE. Read more

Shane Beard

Fastsigns Finds Success With SCORE

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Beacon Grace

Willard turned to SCORE for help writing a business plan and preparing to apply for a loan. Read more

Becky Willard

Founder , Beacon Grace

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Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center

FETC is now celebrating 11 years of serving our community. We now have an annual budget of over $200,000 and serve 150 children. Read more

Bonnie Rachael

Owner/CEO, Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center

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Nantucket Spider

While they had a good product, neither Busch nor Jack had a business background. Read more

Jeffrey Busch and Nancy Jack

Owners, Nantucket Spider

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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

Adria Gross

CEO and Founder, MedWise Billing and MedWise Insurance Advocacy

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