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SEED+, a curated coaching and business support program
SEED+ is currently recruiting early- and second-stage business owners of for-profit and non-profit companies who are looking to elevate their entrepreneurship, develop a strategic plan, and expand their professional network.
Child Care Accelerate
About the Program
Child Care Accelerate was an innovative business support Program designed to help New Hampshire Child Care Providers optimize their business operations in two months. The Program’s customized coaching journey allowed us to partner with owners and directors in the child care space on their self-identified goals and priorities and share business management tools they can use to improve operational efficiency, build financial capacity and sustain a competitive edge. At Program completion, Providers were well-equipped to offer accessible and affordable services to meet the demand in their communities, support future leaders, and fuel our economy.
Opportunities to Succeed (OTS) grants were available for qualifying participants of Child Care Accelerate to address business goals, opportunities for growth identified in the Business Health Assessment, and facility needs highlighted during the Program site visit.
The Program was operational from February 5, 2024 to August 30, 2024. There were 70 Providers that graduated from the Program, representing 83 unique Center locations. A total of $1,551,972.30 was received in OTS grant applications, with $1,221,931.77 pre-approved and invoiced to the Department of Health and Human Services.
To learn more about Child Care Accelerate, click here.
Program Benefits
- Monthly business education on topics including food law and policy, accounting for restaurants, processes for efficient daily operations, marketing and branding
- Networking opportunities with other founders in the food and beverage industry
- Support during the pre-launch phase of Iron District, a unique space comprised of colorful shipping containers, arranged to create an outdoor dining and retail destination in North Kansas City, MO.
Program & Incubator Consulting
SEED Collective actively partners with organizations, including nonprofits and universities, to develop programs that inspire and support sustainable business and transferable wealth for historically underestimated communities.
We use several methods to create and deliver these programs, including:
- business education design and delivery
- business advising or coaching support
- technical assistance on private and federal grants
- customized program and curriculum development
- initial or ongoing strategic planning
