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Fatback's Famous BBQ Sauce
Mitchell began attending SCORE workshops in 2013 as he wrote his business plan. Read more
Dar's Dirty Dogs
Darlene's mentors were able to assist her by reviewing her business plan and validating her idea and approach for Dar's Dirty Dogs. Read more
Just a Little Taste of Home
Just a Little Taste of Home opened on April 15, 2014 in Niles, Ohio serving Good Southern Cooking. Read more
Dar's Dirty Dogs
Darlene after 25 years of working in the corporate world fulfilled her dream of opening a pet grooming store on May 3rd 2014. Read more
Wonderstruck Artisan Market
Wonderstruck Artisan Market & Classes is an artistic multimedia, multi department gift shop with art classes. Read more
The Valley Marketplace
The Valley Marketplace is Ohio's first real farmers market featuring our area's Amish community, selling their homemade goods. Read more
The Learning Dog, LLC
The Learning Dog Training & Enrichment Center offers a large variety of classes using non-aversive training methods. Read more
Trendy Trousseau, LLC
Trendy Trousseau was a small clothing business already established but at a cross roads of growth. Read more
Ursula's About Phace Rittenhouse Studio
SCORE has helped me in the most profound way by introducing me to my mentor Mr. Mark Maguire. Read more
Elwood Restaurant
My SCORE mentor, Carol Heiberger, asked me hard questions, provided feedback based on her business knowledge and experience, and offered moral support. Read more
Occupational Services Grows With the Help of SCORE
Our mentor has been there since day one. Answering any and all questions that needed attention. Read more