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Magic_Dates_Diana_Jarrar
MAGICDATES: Dates Reimagined

Diana has achieved significant successes with the help of SCORE. With SCORE's assistance, Diana earned first place in SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition held in Los Angeles and a $20,000 prize, which has helped expand her operations. Through SCORE's guidance, she was able to refine her business strategies, resulting in increased revenue and the ability to scale her operations. This support enabled her to hire additional employees, strengthen her financial management, and streamline her marketing approach.

Fermented Felon - Tony Horner
Fermented Felon: Restorative Powers of Kombucha

From incarceration to innovation, Fermented Felon handcrafts delicious, chuggable flavors like Profound Peach, Blueberry Boss, and O.G. Root Beer. Brewing a brighter future for the 67.8% of formerly incarcerated individuals who face the odds of returning to prison. Each can is a vote for hope, crafted with conviction. We believe in spreading hope through entrepreneurship; by choosing Fermented Felon, you're nourishing your body, and you're empowering those society turns away. Tony's story is about fermentation, and transformation. He didn't let his past define him, and which is why we are

Robert Jack of Unishim
Wired for Success: Unishim's Story of Problem-Solving and Persistence

I’ve worked as an electrician and contractor since 1979. Over the years, I encountered a recurring problem on the job with no effective solution available, which inspired me to develop a specialty fastener for the electrical industry. That innovation earned both a patent and the Unishim® trademark in the USA and Canada. I then started a company to develop, manufacture, and distribute this product. With the experience and resources I gained through that process, I’m now developing additional electrical products that are easier and faster to use.

Vanna Vans custom van
Meet Ben Gleason, Co-founder of Vanna Vans

SCORE mentors help owner Ben Gleason and Vanna Vans get going as a business. So that the custom camper vans and mobile medical units they create can get going on the road.

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Stinky Dip LLC

Elevate your flavors with our rich, creamy garlic dips. From family tradition to market sensation, SCORE helped usher us on a path to success!

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Action Glow

ActionGlow is a fully patented aftermarket LED lighting system for sporting equipment. It allows the rider to express their personal style, while also adding an element of safety.

Andrea Russel
A's Aprons LLC

At A's Aprons, I make one-of-a-kind, reversible aprons with eight pockets. They're not your grandmama's apron.

Elaine Chow holding Wooden Blocks
ChopValue Boston

Hear from Elaine Chow of Chop Value Boston who is a recent recipient of the 2023 SCORE Boston Rising Star Client of the Year award.

Amie Garcia
Children's Shoes

20-year journey from a pair of shoes to a thriving, women-owned enterprise. SCORE helped me pave the way. Discover my story today.

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Create & Eliminate

Create & Eliminate provides portable laser rust removal and cleaning services on various materials such as piping, valves, fences, shafts, car body/ car parts, tools, chains, fasteners, etc.

Jon & Larry on their first day of work
The Gage Lab LLC

Jon Clifton, Owner of The Gage Lab LLC | 20+ years of expertise in custom dimensional measuring systems | Serving manufacturing in the Southeast US | SCORE mentorship success.


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