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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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
Alliance for Positive Change (Alliance)
In 2010 the impacts of the economic recession presented Duke and Alliance with new, unfamiliar challenges. Read more
Vera's Art
With no background in business or sales, Smith knew she would need some guidance. Read more
Partnering Resources
“I’m very busy, very happy, and very grateful to SCORE,” she says. Read more
GrowthSpurts Child Development Facility, LLC
Although Boswell has an extensive background in childcare, she needed guidance and support when it came to business operations. Read more
BriteWorks
Like many businesses, BriteWorks got its start on a shoestring budget. Read more
Status Men’s Accessories
SCORE mentor Peter Ryerson pointed Mauro in the right direction with an aggressive networking campaign. The goal, Ryerson told Mauro, was to meet 3,000 people. Read more