Health Care Solutions of Delaware Valley has been named a winner of The 2018 American Small Business Championship by SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors.
The title went to 102 entrepreneurs for their dedication to the success of their small businesses, a release stated. They were awarded an all-expense-paid trip to a training and networking event, SCORE mentoring, and a chance to win one of three $15,000 grand prizes, made possible with the support of Sam’s Club.
HCS earned the title of American Small Business Champion by submitting an online application describing what makes their business one of the best small businesses in their community, and how they plan to use the prizes to grow their business. Nominations that garnered at least 100 votes were then presented to a judging panel of small business experts that determined 102 winners including HCS.
HCS, which serves Delaware and the region was founded in 2010 by Claymont resident, Dr. Kristin Ball Motley, a pharmacist who wanted to help people save money on prescription medications. Motley has a doctor of pharmacy degree.
In 2015, HCS expanded to also help companies improve employee productivity and satisfaction and decrease absenteeism and healthcare costs by providing on-site wellness solutions. Motley and her team work with companies to provide tobacco cessation programs, flu shot clinics, medication management, health screenings, and other services that are aimed to improve employee health.
“We are so grateful to receive this recognition for the hard work we put into HCS. Thank you to my team and our wonderful community for supporting and helping us succeed. Antara Dutta, a SCORE Mentor from the Wilmington office, taught me business principles that have helped my company grow.” says Motley. “The collaboration of SCORE and Sam’s Club to recognize and support entrepreneurship is phenomenal. It’s a great way to celebrate Small Business Week.”
“Supporting entrepreneurs has been a part of who we are for nearly 35 years,” said Tracey D. Brown, Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Experience Officer at Sam’s Club. “Many of our members own a small business and we appreciate having the opportunity to help them as they find creative solutions to problems they face on a day to day basis.”
HCS is also eligible to win one of three additional $15,000 grand prizes, by being named Grand Champion. A judging panel of small business experts will select three Grand Champion from the group of small business champions this summer.
To learn more about The American Small Business Championship and to view the complete list of Champions, visit www.championship.score.org.
