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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 fu Read more
The Delish Dish & Made by Mavis
In 2013, Mavis Linnemann-Clark was a finalist in the spring class of Bad Girl Ventures. 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. Read more
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Mary Ellen Clothing
“I began working with SCORE about eight months ago,” she said. 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. Read more