LEWISTON — Ralph Tuttle, the former chairman of the L-A SCORE chapter and a fixture in economic and community development in the area, was recognized for his decades of public service by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the state and national offices of SCORE. The recognition was part of the celebration of Martin Luther […]
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Important member of community
Recently there appeared a brief item in the Sun Journal noting the death of Nathaniel J. Crowley Sr. in Bangor. Nat Crowley was an important member of this community during the many years of his athletic coaching and as an administrator in the Lewiston school system. Coming to Lewiston High School in 1952, after a […]
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SCORE: Make your small business part of the community
One of the most talked about issues in business today is corporate social responsibility, where a company strives to have a positive effect on the public interest. But CSR isn’t just for large companies. Small businesses have a long and proud tradition of “making a difference,” particularly on the local level. The benefits of community […]
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L-A SCORE, the ‘starting point for entrepreneurs,’ turns 40
LEWISTON — Ron Blake first approached SCORE in the 1980s when he needed help with a business plan for Cote Bros. Sewing Machines. He was back a decade later when the North American Free Trade Agreement drop-kicked his bottom line and he needed advice to stay afloat. It worked, and then some. Blake plans to […]