SEED Corporation

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

We had a great turnout today at our Lunch & Learn event sponsored by Cape & Coast Bank in Hyannis! The room was full of aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners and the wonderful team from Cape & Coast. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in supporting the small business community!

10/14/2026

🏭🏢 Calling All Small Business Owners: Explore October’s SBA 504 Rates!

Whether you’re expanding your manufacturing facility, purchasing equipment, or investing in owner-occupied commercial real estate, SBA 504 financing offers long-term, fixed-rate options to help support your next big move.

📊 Check out our October 2026 SBA 504 rates for both manufacturing and commercial real estate projects!
📩 Connect with the SEED Team to learn more and explore financing options for your business.



🔗: https://mailchi.mp/seedcorp/sba_504-rates_october-2026

10/13/2026

▪️ What do lenders look in a loan application package?
▪️ What documents are required to submit an application?
▪️ Are a business plan and financial projections really important?
▪️ What resources are available to small business owners?
..If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you'll want to join

South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. and Beacon Bank for this no-cost Small Business Fundamentals and Financings Basics Webinar!

📅 Thursday, November 5th at 9am
🔗 Zoom Link will be provided upon registration

To register, please visit seedcorp.com/events or email Ashley Ricard at [email protected]

09/29/2026

Join us tonight for the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours & Marketing Expo at Loon Pond Lodge in Lakeville! SEED will have a table along with a handful of great local organizations and businesses.

https://cranberrycountry.org/event/business-after-hours-loon-pond-lodge/

09/25/2026

💡 South Coast Capital and Resources Matchmaker
📅 : Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ : 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
📍: White's of Westport (66 State Rd, Westport, MA)

Are you a small business owner, a small manufacturer, or someone looking to start a business? Join us at the South Coast Capital and Resources Matchmaker!

🎟️: Free to attend, registration is required
🔗 : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-coast-capital-and-resources-matchmaker-tickets-1998361374666?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/23/2026

Don’t miss out on this upcoming Small Business Borrowing Basics Lunch & Learn with South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. and Bristol County Savings Bank!

We’re looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 29th! This is a great opportunity for new and existing businesses to learn more about loan readiness and what it takes to prepare for borrowing.

We hope to see you there!

Register Today: https://seedcorp.com/component/eventbooking/lunch-and-learn/small-business-borrowing-basics-lunch-learn-with-bristol-county-savings-bank-new-bedford-ma-2

09/21/2026

Last week, members of the South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. team had the pleasure of joining the SBA Rhode Island District Office and our partners across the region at the 2026 New England M.A.D.E. Manufacturing Summit.

We were proud to support the program, participate in thought-provoking panels, and connect with so many established and emerging entrepreneurs from across the region.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us—and to all those who helped make the day a success!

09/18/2026

Appreciating the government updates and legislator panel this afternoon. Thank you Senator Rodrigues for all you have done for our region. And thank you Cranberry Chamber for always keeping us plugged in! 🇺🇸

US Congressman, Jake Auchincloss
State Senator, Michael Rodrigues
State Senator, Kelly Dooner
State Rep, Kathy LaNatra

09/18/2026

💡 What do lenders really look for when you apply for a business loan?

If you're a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, understanding how financing works can make a big difference when you're ready to grow, launch, or invest in your business.
Join South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp. and Cape & Coast Bank for a free, in-person Lunch & Learn: Borrowing Basics for Business Owners in Hyannis!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 The West End | Hyannis, MA

We'll cover:

🔹 The Six C's of Credit

🔹 What lenders look for in a loan application

🔹 Traditional vs. non-traditional lending requirements

🔹 SBA loan programs and available funding options

🔹 Financing considerations for both startups and existing businesses

Whether you're exploring your first business loan or thinking about your next stage of growth, this is an opportunity to learn directly from lending and small-business financing professionals.

Space is limited and registration is required.
👉 Register here: https://mailchi.mp/seedcorp/lunch-and-learn-cape-and-coast-bank-hyannis