The South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation will hold free basic business workshops throughout the region this winter/spring aimed at assisting potential and existing entrepreneurs. The workshops are co-sponsored by local banks and credit unions, the Small Business Development Center Network, local community and economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, SCORE (For the Life of your Business) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The first of these workshops entitled "Learn the Fundamentals in Planning, Preparing and Financing Your Business" is geared toward helping potential entrepreneurs evaluate and understand the fundamentals of owning one's own business. Information on how to get started, where and how to get financing and the loan application process will be presented. Attendees will also be provided with a free guide to writing a business plan and other materials. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to attendees.
The second workshop entitled "Understanding the Purpose of Financial Statements and How They Can Help Determine the Health of Your Business" is focused on helping attendees understand a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. The workshop also explains how a small business owner can anticipate financial needs in order to operate his/her business more efficiently.
SEED Corporation is a non-profit organization certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated as an Intermediary under the SBA's Microloan Program. This program is designed to provide loans to new and existing business owners in amounts up to $50,000.
As a regional economic development organization, SEED also offers a full range of financing programs providing loans up to $5.5 million to assist small businesses to grow and create jobs throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. SEED works with other economic development and financing institutions throughout the region to ensure that individuals who are committed to owning and operating a small business are able to get the assistance they need to be successful.
For more information on SEED and its programs, please call the SEED office at
Six day bike tour exploring southern Massachusetts's stunning coastline, the island of Martha's Vineyard and the Rhode Island coast too. On the Vineyard, bike to the much-photographed red Cliffs of Aquinnah and the Gay Head lighthouse, Chappaquiddick's infamous dike bridge and stay in charming Edgartown. Stroll the historic streets lined with stately Greek Revival homes built by whaling captains. Back on the mainland, bike flat, quiet roads in a pastoral region of heritage coastal farmland with vineyards and horse farms. Taste award-winning wines, view magnificent yachts from all over the world, enjoy a private lantern-light tour with a local historian, walk nature trails at a national wildlife refuge with panoramic views of ocean, beach and dunes at the height of the Monarch butterfly migration and much more. Lodging, most meals, bike rental, guides, van support, activities, admissions and more are included.
Six day bike tour exploring southern Massachusetts's stunning coastline, the island of Martha's Vineyard and the Rhode Island coast too. On the Vineyard, bike to the much-photographed red Cliffs of Aquinnah and the Gay Head lighthouse, Chappaquiddick's infamous dike bridge and stay in charming Edgartown. Stroll the historic streets lined with stately Greek Revival homes built by whaling captains. Back on the mainland, bike flat, quiet roads in a pastoral region of heritage coastal farmland with vineyards and horse farms. Taste award-winning wines, view magnificent yachts from all over the world, enjoy a private lantern-light tour with a local historian, walk nature trails at a national wildlife refuge with panoramic views of ocean, beach and dunes at the height of the Monarch butterfly migration and much more. Lodging, most meals, bike rental, guides, van support, activities, admissions and more are included.
A coffee house, a bar, & a live music venue boasting the best in local & national acts. I've wanted to play Mocha Maya's for a very long time, & now is my chance~ I can't wait to see this illustrious venue for myself. Hope you can make it!
Bike four of New England's most beautiful islands on one incredible adventure. This one-of-a-kind bicycle tour features the best of Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts from Block Island, an unspoiled paradise to Martha's Vineyard, retreat of presidents. In between lie islands and peninsulas of extraordinary beauty and exceptional cycling. This fully supported tour will take you to world-famous gems like the Newport mansions, the renowned Cliff Walk and the red cliffs of Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard. You'll also discover unknown pearls; quiet coastal areas of uncommon beauty and blissful cycling.
Bike four of New England's most beautiful islands on one incredible adventure. This one-of-a-kind bicycle tour features the best of Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts from Block Island, an unspoiled paradise to Martha's Vineyard, retreat of presidents. In between lie islands and peninsulas of extraordinary beauty and exceptional cycling. This fully supported tour will take you to world-famous gems like the Newport mansions, the renowned Cliff Walk and the red cliffs of Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard. You'll also discover unknown pearls; quiet coastal areas of uncommon beauty and blissful cycling.
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