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Toasted Frog
Grand Forks SCORE provided excellent assistance in improving the business plan. They also helped so Jonathan and Shawn were able to be effective when addressing their bankers. Read more
Paola's Pastries
SCORE provided assistance for Paola's Pastries in a variety of ways, particularly in helping to find a location for the business. We will continue to provide mentoring as the busi Read more
Unique Auto Body
SCORE provided help in the area of finance that provided quite useful when the business started. John Kramer continued to visit the business over the years to see in additional he Read more
Shirley Temple Doll Clothes
Lolly was assisted by SCORE through her business plan and efforts with her book work as well. 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
When Seconds Matter
My mentor's ideas have led me down paths I would have never thought of. She has truly helped build this business into what it is today. Read more
SCORE Made My Dreams a Reality!
My SCORE mentor, Paul McCarthy, has played a fundamental role in the success of my business. Read more
WARD AQUAFARMS
Dan admitted that he was outside his area of expertise when it came to securing funds. Dennis started by helping Dan connect with aquaculture investors in Southeast Massachusetts. Read more