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Sugar Rush Bakery
Ellis works with SCORE mentor Ron Roller, meeting with him at least once a week. Read more
Sugar Rush Bakery
"We were new to Tulsa and not familiar with specific organizations who support entrepreneurs and small businesses. I was aware of the Women’s Business Center at REI and connected Read more
Home Helpers
"While working with Joseph, he assisted me with drafting my business plan, financial statements and acquiring financing from the First Bank of Owasso." Read more
K.D. Truck Lines
"They're very, very helpful. They have tons of resources. We went to a couple seminars. We went home and we wrote a business plan. Read more
Symbology Clothing
"I had the opportunity to meet with my SCORE mentor on several occasions. I've been excited to learn more about how to operate and grow my business. Read more
Wigs Wigs Wigs and Salon
"The thing that I needed the most was a business plan, and by the end of the program my business plan was needed. Read more
Zoo Safari USA
Oklahoma Zoo Safari USA is an Oklahoma Teaching Zoo and Oklahoma Zoological Park providing an education about animals and wildlife conservation. Read more
Integrative Chiropractic
I contacted SCORE because I needed some help with opening my chiropractic clinic. I met with Ron Roller and we discussed my business plan and he pointed out areas that I needed to Read more
All God's Creatures
“The Scholl’s came to me with their idea looking for business plan assistance.” Meyer adds, “The Scholl’s were determined to do the research necessary and put their plan together Read more
Home Helpers Home Care South Tulsa
Scott worked with several SCORE mentors to launch her franchise business. Read more
Ursula's About Phace Rittenhouse Studio
SCORE has helped me in the most profound way by introducing me to my mentor Mr. Mark Maguire. Read more