Bree Smith turned her passion into a thriving business with SCORE Chapel Hill Durham’s expert guidance. Discover her inspiring journey to success.
Read on to learn about his business journey making and selling vegan bacon - with some help from his Mom Jill.
Jon has achieved significant successes with the help of SCORE. His most notable accomplishments include placing second in SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition in Los Angeles as well as the accelerated development and release of Play with ASL's second app. The mentorship from SCORE provided Jon with clarity and structure, enabling him to make informed decisions and effectively manage the growth of his company.
Michon, founder of The Horse Experience, combines a passion for horses with expertise in physical therapy and mental health to create transformative equine programs. From horseback riding lessons to Equine Guided Education for emotional growth, she offers a unique blend of safety, trust, and personal empowerment.
Emily Labdon launched Events by EMLABDON LLC after mentorship from SCORE's Fran Green. She blends creativity and organization to deliver unique, branded event experiences.
Interior design enthusiast Ashlee Barclay transformed her hobby into Admiral Landing Designs with SCORE mentor guidance, crafting unique handmade lampshades.
Through their work with SCORE, Ed and Kristin have achieved significant milestones. They not only launched The Spot Hometown Deli successfully, but SCORE's mentorship helped them avoid common mistakes and prepare for SCORE's 60th Anniversary pitch competition in Philadelphia, where they placed third and earned a $5,000 prize. This funding will help them expand their operations, buy better equipment and enhance their offerings, marking a major step forward in their business growth.
Mike Bennett discovered the benefits of backyard growing organically. While touring with his band, Apple Juice Jones, Bennett dined on homegrown vegetables cultivated on a California family’s farm. Upon returning to his Chestnut Hill abode, Bennett, of Ambler, began working for Chris Mattingly of Backyard Eats, a Flourtown-based edible garden designer and builder, whose “foodscaping” staff creates and maintains backyard habitats throughout the greater Philadelphia area. “Right when COVID started I was looking to start my business doing something like this and found (Mattingly) and decided to
Through our live and online lipreading classes, we promote self advocacy and independence while learning new communication skills. In our classes, we create an atmosphere of acceptance and growth. We have 4 levels of lipreading classes! Our online, live Let’s Talk Tuesday workshops provide support, resources and education for hearing loss. Hearing Loss LIVE!’s podcasts focus on how-to hearing loss for both those with hearing loss and their communication partners. It takes two to make communication work. To reduce communication breakdowns and learn more about technology, watch our podcast with
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
Working with SCORE has been a huge win for Nap Bar. With the guidance of my mentor, Robert McClammy, I was able to refine my pitch which gave me the confidence to deliver a winning pitch at SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition, where we earned second place. That recognition not only validated our vision but also propelled Nap Bar forward with increased momentum. The insights I gained through SCORE have set us up for sustainable growth and positioned us to expand our impact in the wellness and travel space. It’s been a partnership that truly delivered results!
Middlesex County resident founded ‘World Hijab Day,’ which is celebrated annually on Feb. 1.
