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Telling Tales Publications, LLC
Theodorou has a Masters in Psychology and is a certified Life Coach and NeuroCoach. Read more
Neptune Dive Service
SCORE mentor Robert Tongen guided Mykytiuk through the process of launching, mapping out which steps to take and when. Read more
Neomega Nutritionals, LLC
Beres worked with her SCORE mentor, Alan Fenwick, to apply for grants. Read more
LB Lightning Cyclery
Michael and Pamela worked with SCORE mentor Maureen Reister to refine and strengthen their business plan. Read more
Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland
An MBA prepared Benjamin to run a business, but his SCORE mentor, Jim Carlson, helped him secure a loan. Read more
Her Classy Cocktail Services, LLC
Wilson went to SCORE workshops and networking events, and met frequently with SCORE mentor Becky Bywater as her business grew. Read more
Event Horizon VR
Bakaleynik’s SCORE mentors advised him against his initial idea of creating a VR arcade, which was risky in an untested industry and would have required a huge investment. Read more
Empanadas On the Go
Mendive went to SCORE to understand how to put a business together. Read more
Black Rock Bouldering Gym
Because Dodge had never started a business before, he sought out SCORE and received mentoring from Kirk Hawkinson. Read more
Aztech Sciences Incorporated
Persad and Higuera worked with SCORE mentor Geoffrey Clain. Read more