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SCORE Success Story: Heather and Nathan Kreider
SCORE mentors pledge to walk with their clients "for the life of their business." There is no better example of that motto in action than Heather & Nathan Kreider. In 2012... Read more
SCORE Success Story: Front Porch Baking
Women of all ages find ways to turn their passions into small business opportunities that help local economies and create vibrant, thriving communities. One of these women is... Read more
SCORE COVID-19 "Lemons to Lemonade" Story: HQ Water Solutions
It is always a gamble when an entrepreneur takes the plunge to start a new business. But what happens when you have checked all the boxes, laid a firm foundation, have a strong... Read more
SCORE COVID-19 "Lemons to Lemonade"Story:Julie Hillard
SCORE Success Story: Liberty Employment Solutions
Real entrepreneurs are not inspired by competitiveness but by the desire to be their own boss and take charge of their future success. This motivated SCORE client Valonda Banks... Read more
SCORE Success Story: Waxwing EcoWorks Co.
Did you know that there are eight and a half acres of urban forest in Southeast Lancaster that is home to red-backed salamanders, crayfish, and deer? When you follow a path... Read more
SCORE Success Story: Khilo Sewing
Since its founding, this country has served as a sanctuary and a safe haven for individuals fleeing persecution and violent conflict. Today, U.S. efforts to resettle refugees... Read more
Client│Mentor Profile: FEAR KNOT Martial Art for Kidz
SCORE mentors are known for the work we do in guiding start ups and young, hopeful entrepreneurs, but much of our work takes place when we support existing successful businesses... Read more
Client│Mentor Profile EnterTRAINING Solutions, LLC
One of the first things to catch your eye when you visit Monica Rakoczy’s website is the header that reads “EnterTRAINING Solutions, LLC is a registered Woman Owned Small Business... Read more
Client│Mentor Profile: Lancaster Cryotherapy
There are many reasons that individuals start the journey to become small business owners. Jennifer Greenberg Swope was a woman on a mission. She had struggled with back pain... Read more
Client│Mentor Profile: The Fence Experts
Jason Hurst caught the imagination of SCORE mentor Fred Engle from their very first meeting in the spring of 2017. Jason, and his wife Sara owned a business, The Fence Experts... Read more
Client│Mentor Profile: Columbia Life Network
When most people think of SCORE, they associate the volunteer mentors with the work they do in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses get off the ground, grow, and achieve... Read more