SEED Corporation

06/05/2026

📢 There's Still Time to Register!

Looking to learn more about financing options for your small business? Join us for an informative lunch with Westerly Community Credit Union!

💼 Discover:
✔️ Small business financing opportunities
✔️ What lenders look for when evaluating applications
✔️ Tips to help position your business for success

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow business owners and professionals in the community.
🍽️ We look forward to connecting with you and helping you take the next step toward your business goals!

🔗 Register today: https://seedcorp.com/component/eventbooking/lunch-and-learn/small-business-borrowing-basics-lunch-learn-with-westerly-community-credit-union-wakfield-ri

📣 Calling all entrepreneurs!!

Join South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. and Westerly Community Credit Union for an upcoming Small Business Lunch & Learn: Borrowing Basics — a free educational session designed to help you better understand the business financing process and prepare for funding opportunities.

🗓 Wednesday, June 17
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Westerly Community Credit Union
4979 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI

Topics include:
✔️ What lenders look for in business financing
✔️ Requirements of a loan application package
✔️ Local resources and assistance available to small businesses

Registration is required Lunch will be provided by Neapolis, Courtesy of Westerly Community Credit Union.

Visit seedcorp.com/events or scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Thank you to Westerly Community Credit Union for helping make these classes available free of charge to attendees!

05/28/2026

📣 Don't miss out on your chance to learn what it takes to become lender ready! If you're a small business owner or aspiring small business owner, we invite you to join us for this free in-person workshop, meet with the team at South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp., Beacon Bank and our resources partners!

🎟️ Register today! www.seedcorp.com/events

🚀 Small business owners—don’t miss this!

Join South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. and Beacon Bank for a FREE workshop on Business Fundamentals & Financing Basics and learn what lenders look for, how to build a strong loan application, and why financial planning matters.

📅 June 9 | ⏰ 9:00–12:30
📍 Lincoln, RI
🎟️ Registration required: seedcorp.com/events

05/27/2026

Where do I start when applying for small business financing?
What does completing a loan application package look like?
What do lenders look at when I apply for small business financing?
..If these are questions you've asked yourself, you're in luck because we have the answers!! Join South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. and Bristol County Savings Bank on June 24th at Bristol County Savings Bank in Pawtucket, RI for an informational session on access to capital! The best part?... getting your questions answered while enjoying lunch!

This session is brought to you at no cost, courtesy of Bristol County Savings Bank. Registration is required, don't miss out!

05/19/2026

Inducting Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez into the NADCO Hall of Fame this afternoon. She has been a champion for the 504 Program and small businesses for decades. ❤️ Thank you so much for your support, hard work and impact you have made over the years! 🏆

05/19/2026

📣 Calling all entrepreneurs!!

Join South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. and Westerly Community Credit Union for an upcoming Small Business Lunch & Learn: Borrowing Basics — a free educational session designed to help you better understand the business financing process and prepare for funding opportunities.

🗓 Wednesday, June 17
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Westerly Community Credit Union
4979 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI

Topics include:
✔️ What lenders look for in business financing
✔️ Requirements of a loan application package
✔️ Local resources and assistance available to small businesses

Registration is required Lunch will be provided by Neapolis, Courtesy of Westerly Community Credit Union.

Visit seedcorp.com/events or scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Thank you to Westerly Community Credit Union for helping make these classes available free of charge to attendees!

05/18/2026

Getting started in DC this morning. Keeping up with product, all things SBA and how we can support small businesses.

05/14/2026

Excited to have joined TFed - Taunton Federal Credit Union this morning at their new Wareham location for an engaging Small Business Workshop!

A big thank you to everyone who came out, participated, and contributed to such a great discussion around supporting and growing our local small business community. And a special thank you to Gary Hays and the entire TFed - Taunton Federal Credit Union Team and Shelly Gillis, M.Ed. from the SBA Massachusetts District Office for joining us and sharing valuable insights and resources with attendees.

We appreciate the opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs and business leaders, and we look forward to continuing these important conversations in the community! 🚀

05/12/2026

Great new entrepreneur program on the Cape! 😊 Learn more at CapeTide.org. Are you a small business or want to support them through volunteering - give Christin Marshall a call. Their expansion program is this fall and applications must be submitted by July. Enjoyed the stories of the highlighted group. Congrats! 🥳

05/12/2026

We’re grateful to Centreville Bank and City of Pawtucket, RI for partnering with South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. to bring local entrepreneurs a no-cost Small Business Borrowing Basics Lunch & Learn!

Today was filled with great conversations, new connections, and inspiring stories from aspiring and existing business owners. We’re proud to support your journeys and can’t wait to see where your businesses grow from here.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who helped make today possible and to all who joined us — Meg Apostolou, Paola Fernandez, Angelica Rivera-Correa and the team at Centreville Bank; Mayor Don Grebien, Sandra Mazo and the City of Pawtucket team; Matthew Spoehr and Katie Charron at SBA Rhode Island District Office; Megan Labbe at the RI Secretary of State's Office; Ron Caniglia at SCORE Mentors Rhode Island; and Lauren Malloy at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber. Thank you for investing in the success of our small business community!

05/12/2026

April showers bring steady May SBA 504 rates… that’s how the saying goes, right?! ☔🏢

Now could be a great time to take advantage of lower rates and low down payment costs to purchase a “home” for your small business.

Whether you’re looking to expand, relocate, or start your business journey, the experts at SEED Corporation are here to help guide you through the SBA 504 loan process every step of the way.

Reach out today to get started: www.seedcorp.com/get-started