See how we have helped small businesses in our community
SCORE has produced numerous Success Stories. These are businesses that have been tracked over time and have succeeded due largely to SCORE mentor involvement. Let’s develop a mentoring relationship for you and your business and create another Success Story.
Browse through these SCORE mentoring success stories to learn more about the small businesses we've helped. Use the filters below to browse stories by business topic, entrepreneur type, business stage, or industry. Once you've learned how we've helped others, sign up for your mentor today.
Have you found success in your business with the help of a SCORE mentor? Submit your success story to share on SCORE.org. Your company may be profiled in SCORE national marketing and press that can reach millions of people. We're excited to spread the word about your story!
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Sweets and Meats Success Story
Triumph Strength & Conditioning
Nani Massage
That is when they sought out SCORE. From the very first meeting, Gilbert Minson, Dick Wendel, and Jane Vanderhorst recognized their potential and gave them the confidence to go... Read more
The Delish Dish & Made by Mavis
In 2013, Mavis Linnemann-Clark was a finalist in the spring class of Bad Girl Ventures. It was at this time that she requested that her SCORE mentor, Carlin Stamm, continue his... Read more
Helping Hands Northern KY
David came to SCORE after meeting Mary Willenborg at a Chamber networking function in 2016. His business was solid by then, but he knew he could do better. Over the past year,... Read more
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Mary Ellen Clothing
“I began working with SCORE about eight months ago,” she said. “Dennis Murphy, George Adams and Lowell Bowie helped the most, but a total of eight SCORE counselors helped me put a... Read more
Liberty Tax Services
Serial Entrepreneur Lives out American Dream, Gives Back to Hispanic Community Gina Pinto Williams of Hyde Park came to America to achieve her dream of owning her own business.... Read more
Sweet Petit Desserts
Entrepreneur Taren Kinebrew has found her ‘sweet spot’ with small, exquisitely decorated and delicious desserts. The owner of Sweet Petit Desserts and winner of a 2012 Bad Girl... Read more
Dogtown Cincinnati
How did you start your business? I started Dogtown Cincinnati with an idea and hard work. After writing a solid business plan and finding the best location possible, I worked with... Read more