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Eagle Metals & Steel Services

Eagle Metals began as an idea: is it possible to start a business in the middle of a recession with no history or reputation, just quality products sold at a fair price? Since its Read more

Henry Enders

President, Eagle Metals & Steel Services

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Care Communications, Inc.

Care Communications, Inc. has been providing solutions in data quality and health information management (HIM) since 1976. Read more

Leslie Fox

CEO / Co-Founder, Care Communications, Inc.

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Aurico

Aurico provides background screening, drug testing, I-9 and occupational health services to help employers match the right talent with the right position, at the right time. Read more

Ben Goldberg

President, Aurico

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Amy's Candy Bar

Amy’s candy bar has garnered national and local attention including Food & Wine’s 2012 Top Five New Candy Shops and was voted by Time Out Chicago Kid’s Magazine as Chicago’s Co Read more

Amy Hansen

Owner / Founder, Amy's Candy Bar

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Nancy Green with Vivianne Korhorn Art Gallery – Success Story

As excellent an artist as Nancy is, she realized that she needed help in marketing and selling her art work. Read more

Nancy Green

Vianne Korhorn Art Gallery

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Video One Productions

Myers approached SCORE for marketing advice. Read more

Irwin Myers

Owner, Video One Productions

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Guy Bauer Productions

Bauer attended local workshops on accounting, leadership and legal issues alongside regular meetings with mentor Frank Whelan. Bauer credits Whelan for giving him the courage to q Read more

Guy Bauer

Guy Bauer Productions

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Clear Armor Business Succeed With Help From SCORE Mentor

Dave started Clear Armor in August of 2011 with help from his SCORE mentors. Read more

Dave Trudeau

Clear Armor Business Succeed With Help From SCORE Mentor

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Harnew and Edgebrook Publishing LLC Receives Liability Advice From SCORE

Steven Culver had always heard of SCORE. It was a name that popped into his head when he finally decided to go into business and self-publish his novel. Read more

Steven R. Culver

Harnew and Edgebrook Publishing LLC Receives Liability Advice From SCORE

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SCORE Workshops Give Great Advice to Green Grocer Chicago

Cassie attended the Simple Steps for Starting workshop series hosted by SCORE Chicago and found the sessions to not only be full of useful information but also a fantastic opportun Read more

Cassie Green

Green Grocer Chicago

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