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Inspired Style Company, Salon & Boutique
According to Bohm, a former loan officer, "I heard about SCORE from my days in banking. Read more
Moonlighting at PIA
"SCORE is a friendly atmosphere, very non-threating and offers fantastic advice for anyone who wants to start a business.They helped us with our marketing plan to really promote th Read more
Look! It's My Book!
Janet said, “SCORE Peoria was very helpful. Without their help, I believe that Look. It’s My Book! Read more
Adore Bridal & Specialty
Janice said, “SCORE Peoria is the #1 place to start if you are thinking about starting a business. Read more
Scooper Heros
But she had never started a new business before and knew she needed help. Read more
Grayboy Motorsports
Sherry said, “I am very grateful to SCORE Peoria and the mentors who helped me. I felt overwhelmed and alone as I was struggling to do this by myself. Read more
Threads, Hope & Love
Cindy said, “SCORE Peoria really helped us with this challenge. Read more
IT 360, Inc.
“Much of the progress and success that IT360 has achieved to date can be closely attributed to the relationship and guidance that we received years ago through our SCORE Counselors Read more
Web Services, Inc.
“I would encourage anyone to try some counseling from SCORE mentors. No one knows everything and, if you can receive free, valuable advice for your business, go for it! Read more
Zinger Zanger, Inc.
Robin said, “I am a very visual person. The thought of completing 28 pages of words and numbers to think through my business was very unattractive, even repugnant. Read more
The Kern Group
R. Scott Kern, CET, CHS, Managing Partner, said, “We are very pleased with the help we received from SCORE Peoria. Read more