[December 4 2024]  SEED Corporation has selected Nanette Davidson, Vice President/ Senior Business Banking and Development Officer at Rockland Trust, as the 2024 Banker of the Year. This award is presented annually to the lender who partners on the largest number of loan projects with SEED and exemplifies the spirit of small business services.

Nanette has been a tremendous partner of SEED’s for the past twelve years. She is always a pleasure to work with, so well-liked, respected, and connected within the small business community, especially on Cape Cod.

Nanette exemplifies her passion for small business in her work, every day.  She cares deeply about her customers and is always looking for the best financing option, going above and beyond to assist them in succeeding. 
She has partnered with SEED on the SBA 504, small and micro loan programs and was our top partner for FY 2024 providing total financing in conjunction with SEED of $3.7 million dollars.    

 

Basic Entrepreneurial Virtual Workshop: Business Fundamentals & Financing Basics with Beacon Bank

[September 3, 2026] 

SEED Corp in partnership with Beacon Bank will be hosting a Basic Entrepreneurial Virtual Workshop: Business Fundamentals & Financing Basics on Thursday, September 22, 2026 starting at 9:30am. 

Read more: Basic Entrepreneurial Virtual Workshop with SEED Corp & Beacon Bank

SBA Announces the Patriot Pitch Competition

[May 13, 2026] 

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Massachusetts District Office has announced this year’s honorees in advance of 2026 National Small Business Week Celebration, taking place May 3–9, 2026.

Big opportunity for America’s entrepreneurs. The U.S. Small Business Administration has officially launched the Patriot Pitch Competition — a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and innovation.

With a $1 million cash prize pool, this competition will spotlight small businesses that are driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening America’s economic future.

Read more: SBA Announces the Patriot Pitch Competition

SBA Expands Borrowing Capacity for Growing Businesses

[May 18, 2026] 

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Massachusetts District Office has announced this year’s honorees in advance of 2026 National Small Business Week Celebration, taking place May 3–9, 2026.

Read more: SBA Expands Borrowing Capacity for Growing Businesses

SBA Rhode Island District Office Names 2026 Woman-Owned Small Business

[April 14, 2026] 

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Rhode Island District Office has announced this year’s honorees in advance of 2026 National Small Business Week Celebration, taking place May 3–9, 2026.

Read more: SBA Rhode Island District Office Names 2026 Woman-Owned Business

SBA Massachusetts District Office Names 2026 Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year

[April 14, 2026] 

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Massachusetts District Office has announced this year’s honorees in advance of 2026 National Small Business Week Celebration, taking place May 3–9, 2026.

Read more: SBA Massachusetts District Office Names 2026 Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year

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