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Brownstone Mediation Services, LLC
Being a Professional Mediator is a very isolated field of work and I can always count on my SCORE Mentors to be my listening ears and straight-forward feedback. Read more
A Gentle Witness
SCORE assisted me in determining not to pursue the non-profit model of business, but rather the LLC model. Read more
SCORE helps MCME Mechanical LLC Succeed
SCORE Members, very early in our discussions, recognized that MCME MECHANICAL LLC needed to become a stand-alone, licensed installer of HVAC systems and urged us to complete an app Read more
Long Term Liaisons, LLC
The Director of Long Term Liaisons approached SCORE to better understand what marketing techniques could be employed. It was apparent at the time, that the business clientele had Read more
Design Persuasion
Samantha Bodie began her relationship with the Greater Aiken SCORE chapter as an Advisory Board client in 2015. Read more
The Hartz Group
Before starting up his business, Hartz met with SCORE mentor Bill Roberts and several other members of the Greater Aiken, South Carolina SCORE chapter. Read more
Brezelmann's Pretzels
In attending a Chamber After Hours Event, Jim Anderson met a SCORE volunteer who took an enthusiastic interest in the Anderson’s new business. Read more
Sky is the Limit Foundation
After learning how my epic story could be of assistance to other fathers in similar situations, I contacted Greater Aiken Score for assistance in setting up a non- profit organizat Read more
My Aiken Body Restorative Massage
For more than four years, Greater Aiken SCORE mentors have worked closely with the Owner providing the education, business expertise and encouragement needed to help move the busin Read more
FCI Edgefield
The “Simple Steps for Starting Your Business” program expands the opportunities available to inmates by helping them acquire a basic understanding of what it takes to start a small Read more
Citizens Park Office & Conference Center
Almost immediately after launch CPOCC experienced significant growth. Read more
Dunkin Donuts of Aiken
When the client decided to move forward in launching his own business, he sought advice from members of the Greater Aiken SCORE chapter. Read more