Small Business Spotlight

We Rock the Spectrum

Wellesley, MA

"As new entrepreneurs opening a business during a pandemic, finding investors or getting a loan was a daunting endeavor. Laurie and SEED were there every step of the way and went above and beyond to carefully walk us through the process and provide the funding we needed to complete We Rock the Spectrum -Wellesley; we are forever grateful for their support and faith in us."

Melissa Defay and Sherley Brice, Owners

We Rock the Spectrum

Wellesley, MA
Loan Amount: $175,000
EDA Funds for COVID Relief
Job Creation: 2
Lending Team: Laurie Driscoll, SEED

Melissa Defay and Sherley Brice are the owners of We Rock the Spectrum in Wellesley, MA, the newest addition to a franchise with nearly 90 locations worldwide committed to providing a therapeutic play space for children with autism and other special needs. The sensory gym includes slides, tunnels, swings, climbing walls, a zipline, and more to encourage positive physical, emotional, and social development.

We Rock the Spectrum is for children of all ages and offers open play, one-on-one attention, parties, mini-camps, and classes in Zumba, music therapy, and social skills. We Rock the Spectrum will host their grand opening Saturday, October 9th, 2021 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. The event flyer can be viewed here and more information about the business and its mission can be found at werockthespectrumwellesley.com.

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