Here are a few local small businesses that found success with help from SCORE mentors. Find your mentor today!
PharmaCycle Wins Johns Hopkins Business Plan Competition
Ike Unegbu is a SCORE DC client who was recognized as a winner in the 2018 Johns Hopkins Business Plan competition. Read more
Mira Jean Designs
Hougen sought out a SCORE mentor a year after establishing her business.
Civility Management Solutions
“I wanted to ensure that I had the best foundation for developing success from the very beginning,” Artis says.
Outstanding Woman-Owned Small Business Award - Copiosity
“The first expertise we sought was a SCORE mentor,” Harrison says.
Outstanding Job-Creator Award - Barkly
The Barkly team worked with Hal Shelton, who met with the co-founders monthly to discuss raising capital and scaling the business.
Outstanding Green Small Business Award - Zeponic Farms, LLC
“Without Len’s mentorship, Zeponic Farms would still be in the planning phase,” Zepf says, crediting volunteer Len Johnson for helping Zeph overcome the steep learning curve of sta
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Outstanding Green Small Business Award - Zeponic Farms, LLC
“Without Len’s mentorship, Zeponic Farms would still be in the planning phase,” Zepf says, crediting volunteer Len Johnson for helping Zeph overcome the steep learning curve of sta Read more
Civility Management Solutions
“I wanted to ensure that I had the best foundation for developing success from the very beginning,” Artis says. Read more
Urban Dwell
McMahon remembered SCORE from a few military-focused events he attended during his active duty service. Read more
Instructural
SCORE mentor Karen Williams has pushed Gluckman to think outside the box and stay motivated through the early stages of her business growth. Read more
MarketSmart
“I wanted real-world help from someone who had been in the trenches,” Warner says. Mentor Hal Shelton of SCORE’s Washington, D.C. Read more
SCORE Washington DC Chapter Clients Win The American SMALL BUSINESS Championship Sponsored by SCORE and Sam’s Club
Company: Cure[ate] Type of Business: Food & Drink Marketing to Grow and Scale Your Business Submitted by: Kim Bryden W: http://www.cureate.co/ Address: 1160 1st Street NE, Wash Read more
Start Up Art Gallery Owner Helped By SCORE
Start Up Art Gallery Avoided Pitfalls with Help of SCORE Mentor’s Advice When Amy Morton was in the process of starting a new art gallery in Washington, DC, she worked with Miria Read more
YOUTH ART FOR HEALING, Awarded SCORE Washington, DC Client of the year for 2013
The Metro Washington, DC SCORE Chapter named the nonprofit, Youth Art for Healing (YAFH) as its client of the Year for 2013. YAFH is the active link between healthcare organizatio Read more
Got Pro Health
Once Jenkins connected with SCORE, he attended a workshop and was immediately hooked. Since then, he’s met with mentors Joe Clarke and Dee Rogers once a month working to write and Read more
Synergy Design and Construction, Inc. Awarded SCORE Washington DC Client of the Year for 2012
Curzon Hill Antiques
Sarah’s grandfather, who had owned a successful advertising and printing business in Omaha, suggested that she contact the local chapter of SCORE. Read more