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Rosa d'Oro Vineyards

After discovering SCORE through an Internet search, Pietro Buttitta of Rosa d'Oro Vineyards was pleasantly surprised when he learned his counselor was also in the wine business.

Meisch Temple Massager, Inc.

After the completion of his military career, Joe Meisch knew he needed help in transitioning to the business world. "SCORE was the first place I turned to," he said.

Simplecare Products

Stephanie began working with SCORE in 2012 after hearing about the organization from the SBA. She had created a line of natural body products and was selling them at trade shows.

Regena's Heavenly Treats

Regina's Heavenly Treats is the classic story of a passionate entrepreneur who starts with an idea - making delicious toffee - and turns it into a real business.

Devine Frames

The Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce initially recommended SCORE to Kevin. His primary interest was to learn how to write a business plan for his framing company: Devine Frames. He

Hip Chick Farms

When Serefina initially envisioned her idea of offering a healthier line of chicken nuggets, fingers and meatballs, she turned to the internet for research.

Corenco, Inc.

The relationship between SCORE and Corenco, Inc.

Sonoma Gnome

Rebecca’s path to becoming an entrepreneur began with the idea that she wanted to find a way to provide Sonoma County tourists "with unique, locally-made gift items, that were more

Whitham Group

Carina Whitham, Founder and President of the top Renewable Energy Executive Search Firm, Whitham Group, first approached SCORE about five years ago when she was just launching her

Local Authors Distribution

Jeane said SCORE initially had helped her when she owned and operated a large daycare center. After retiring, she called SCORE for assistance with her small hobby-business.

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Simplecare Products

Stephanie began working with SCORE in 2012 after hearing about the organization from the SBA. She had created a line of natural body products and was selling them at trade shows. Read more

Stephanie Gagne

Simplecare Products

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Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy

Gray sought out SCORE to get feedback on his business plan and approach before opening. Read more

Dr. Scott Gray

Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy

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Greg Liberto Focus

Liberto met SCORE mentor Steve Martin at a Straight Talk SCORE workshop. Read more

Greg Liberto

Greg Liberto Focus

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Abram’s Nation

Morris worked with mentors Alice Nadin, Bob Grant and Peter Hart to learn foundational business processes and procedures. Read more

Rose Morris

Abram’s Nation

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Jonas Marc Style Studio

When Marcus moved from New York to South Carolina she quickly learned that she had to adapt her marketing and management techniques to fit her new surroundings. Read more

Kathy Marcus

Jonas Marc Style Studio

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Neptune Dive Service

SCORE mentor Robert Tongen guided Mykytiuk through the process of launching, mapping out which steps to take and when. Read more

Brian Mykytiuk

Neptune Dive Service

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Neomega Nutritionals, LLC

Beres worked with her SCORE mentor, Alan Fenwick, to apply for grants. Read more

Judit Beres

Neomega Nutritionals, LLC

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Black Rock Bouldering Gym

Because Dodge had never started a business before, he sought out SCORE and received mentoring from Kirk Hawkinson. Read more

Chris Dodge

Owner/Founder, Black Rock Bouldering Gym

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Philadelphia Integrative Medicine

While Tetlow was trained in multiple modes of care by the time she started her clinic, she didn’t have any formal business training. Read more

Georgia Tetlow

Philadelphia Integrative Medicine

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Hart Physical Therapy

Hart worked with SCORE mentor Jim Dallet who encouraged her to start thinking and acting like a business professional in every sense. Read more

Mary Hart

Hart Physical Therapy

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Twistafit

Castro worked with mentors Simon Mahler and Michael Riley. Read more

Chris Castro

Twistafit

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