[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. 

To register, please visit Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Business Fundamentals & Financing Basics with Beacon Bank (Virtual)-Classes & Workshops. 

Please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any additional questions. 

To view the full press release please click here. 

 

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

SBA Massachusetts District Office Names 2026 Financial Services Champion of the Year

[April 3, 2026] Boston, MA

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Massachusetts District Office has announced its Small Business Week award winners ahead of National Small Business Week (May 3–9, 2026).

Read more: SBA Massachusetts District Office Names 2026 Financial Services Champion of the Year

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