Cape Cod Entrepreneur Peer Group

Name: Dative, Inc.
Price range: $

Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation launched an Entrepreneurs Forever peer group in Spring 2024 with funding from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation.

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About the Peer Group

In December 2023, CCBEF was awarded $60,000 from the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation for its three-year Entrepreneurs Forever peer-support and education program. The Entrepreneurs Forever program is designed to strengthen cohorts of small businesses past the start-up stage.

The three-year program will teach a cohort of 12 small business owners from Cape Cod how to respond to challenges and sustainably grow their businesses. Using Entrepreneurs Forever’s peer learning program, a facilitator will guide Cape Cod businesses through monthly meetings. These meetings are designed to encourage the entrepreneurs to problem-solve challenges together and in turn build the skills needed to grow their business.

The funding partnership formed with Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation and program partnership with Entrepreneurs Forever increase CCBEF’s operating budget and serve CCEBF’s mission of economic growth without adding an overwhelming workload to existing CCBEF and Cape Cod Chamber staff.

With enough small business interest, the peer group program is scalable by forming a second or more cohorts through the existing process.

Entrepreneur Group Launch Press Release

Meet Our Entrepreneurs

Two Crows Creative

"We provide the services you expect from a marketing agency - social media support, website design, graphic design, email marketing, etc. But what sets us apart is our dedicated, caring, and talented team - and our commitment to making every client feel valued.

It feels great to connect with other entrepreneurs—the group is a safe space to discuss our wins and challenges. Since joining the peer group, I feel more accountable to my business, my employees, and my clients, and I am motivated to keep best practices in place."

- Tracy K. O'Neill

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Wayne Earl Chinnock Photography

"I wish people knew what investment and time it takes to run a truly professional photography business when it comes to office hours, software needed, office equipment and regular training.

I think the biggest thing thus far has been enjoying helping others in different businesses with advice while also developing relationships. Peer groups are great for giving you an audience, bouncing boards for ideas, knowledge and great exterior opinions that aren't from the same business model as yours."

- Wayne Chinnock

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East Shore Safety

"In my words, I feel like blue economy is how businesses and people's livelihood interact with the ocean. I almost feel like all businesses on cape are part of the blue economy. Part of what makes living here so appealing is our beautiful ocean. My business is definitely part of the Blue Economy.We specialize in Environmental, Health and Safety training and consulting. We currently offer safety courses designed to make our blue economy workers safe on the job."

- Don Royer

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