Case Study: HomeGrown Tours MVI achieves accessible tour growth with SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty

HomeGrown Tours MVI - Customer Case Study

HomeGrown Tours MVI, led by Dolores Borza in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, wanted to turn her knowledge of Martha’s Vineyard into a reliable tourism business that offered accurate, engaging island tours. Her challenge was building a strong business foundation, including a clear business plan and financial structure, while creating a service that could meet travelers’ needs, including accessibility for disabled visitors. SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty provided mentoring support, especially around planning and business development.

With help from SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty, Borza developed her business plan, refined her financials, and set long-term organizational goals. The guidance helped her launch and grow HomeGrown Tours MVI into a successful operation offering customized tours such as Jaws, Lighthouses, and African-American History themes, plus daily bus tours. A notable result was her investment in a wheelchair-accessible bus, expanding access to all six towns on the island and improving the experience for more travelers.

HomeGrown Tours MVI

Dolores Borza

Owner