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ConnectA Pharma
Donaldson worked with SCORE mentor Deborah Newkerk. Donaldson says Newkerk provided an excellent sounding board and helped Donaldson think through challenges. Read more
Brooklyn Bark
Bowers approached SCORE in 2014, seeking help in applying for a small business loan. She has now worked with SCORE mentor George Joiner, and others, on myriad challenges. Read more
Sugar Rush Bakery
Ellis works with SCORE mentor Ron Roller, meeting with him at least once a week. Read more
Mike Mariola Restaurants
Mariola sought mentoring from SCORE after a colleague suggested that he find a business mentor with restaurant-specific experience. Read more
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AMK Cleaning Services, LLC
Kosharek was connected with her SCORE mentor, John Hepfler, after learning about SCORE at a Women’s Business Conference in Eau Claire, Wis. Read more
Chip’s Wine and Beer Market
Laura and Phil wanted to purchase Chip’s Wine and Beer from its previous owner during a time when banks weren’t giving out many small business loans. Read more
The Scrub Peddler
Tatro Majka has a comprehensive background in retail, but she needed help getting her business off the ground. Read more
Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy
Gray sought out SCORE to get feedback on his business plan and approach before opening. Read more
Napkin Innovations, LLC
Bollmus and Schlick say that SCORE mentor Jack Hill, “immediately provided an element of discipline that helped us stay on course, given that we both have families and careers.” Th Read more