Businesses in Ann Arbor

⸻ I had the pleasure of meeting with Cynthia Rhodes from SCORE, and for the first time in years, I felt truly understood in my business challenges. Because she also has a backgrou... ⸻ I had the pleasure of meeting with Cynthia Rhodes from SCORE, and for the first time in years, I felt truly understood in my business challenges. Because she also has a background in the construction industry, Cynthia immediately grasped the nuances of my situation and offered practical, targeted advice. Her guidance was insightful, actionable, and exactly what I needed to gain clarity. I left our meeting with a renewed sense of direction and a clear plan to execute. I look forward to reporting back on the positive results her expertise will help me achieve. Highly recommended for any business owner looking for experienced, industry-savvy mentorship! Read More

Ms. Rhodes Porter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful during our call. She answered every question with clarity and broke down procurement in a way that was easy to understand.... Ms. Rhodes Porter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful during our call. She answered every question with clarity and broke down procurement in a way that was easy to understand. Her responsiveness and professionalism stood out, and she offered insights that I could immediately put into action. I left the conversation with more direction and confidence in my next steps. I highly recommend her to anyone serious about navigating procurement and wanting guidance they can trust. Read More

Our recent strategy session with Cynthia Rhodes of RHODES PORTER was refreshingly human—in the age of AI. Cynthia wasn’t robotic, distant, or guarded with insight. She was relatabl... Our recent strategy session with Cynthia Rhodes of RHODES PORTER was refreshingly human—in the age of AI. Cynthia wasn’t robotic, distant, or guarded with insight. She was relatable, reachable, and deeply present. Cynthia brought more than business advice — she offered perspective, precision, and a clear sense of where purpose meets opportunity. Our Performance Solutions & Learning Enablement firm is working to grow responsibly in the government contracting space and this conversation helped us see beyond the current federal pause to where the real momentum is. During the conversation, we didn’t feel like we had to “pay extra” to get the real guidance. "Wow, did she just share that?" "That was rich guidance, we've not heard!" Cynthia shared generously, asked the right questions, and helped us see a clearer path forward during a challenging season in government contracting. Cynthia challenged us to lead with proof and results, not just certification; to be visible where budgets and d Read More