Small Business Support
WE CAN offers women business owners facilitated, peer mentoring, as well as individualized guidance on business startup and growth. Please call our office at 508-430-8111 to request an appointment.
The GROW program has forced me to block off time to work “on” the business rather than “in” the business.
A facilitated peer mentoring program to empower women with the support and tools they need to be successful in growing their businesses. This program empowers entrepreneurs with the support and tools they need to be successful. Group meetings are with a knowledgeable facilitator – one three hour session per month for six months.
One to One Consults
Volunteers with professional expertise in small business conduct individual sessions to guide participants with pertinent information, such as:
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Starting or growing a business
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Marketing
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Pricing a product
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Websites
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LinkedIn profiles for businesses
The agenda for these sessions is determined by the participant.
A facilitated peer mentoring program to empower women with the support and tools they need to be successful in growing their businesses. This program empowers entrepreneurs with the support and tools they need to be successful. Group meetings are with a knowledgeable facilitator – one three hour session per month for six months.
GROW
(Get Results with Others’ Wisdom)
A facilitated peer mentoring program to empower women with the support and tools they need to be successful in growing their businesses. This program empowers entrepreneurs with the support and tools they need to be successful. Group meetings are with a knowledgeable facilitator – one three hour session per month for six months.
GROW Program Info Sessions
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Monday, October 3, 3:00-4:00pm
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Locations TBA - Harwich area
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Tuesday, October 4, 5:00-6:00pm
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Cape Space, 100 Independence Drive, Hyannis
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Thursday, October 6, 6:00-7:00pm
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Via Zoom
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Monday, October 10, 3:00-4:00pm
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Via Zoom
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A facilitated peer mentoring program to empower women with the support and tools they need to be successful in growing their businesses. This program empowers entrepreneurs with the support and tools they need to be successful. Group meetings are with a knowledgeable facilitator – one three hour session per month for six months.
Workshops for Small Business Owners
Presented by WE CAN & Community Development Partnership
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The Business of Small Business Roundtable
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October 27 | 10-11:30 am (virtual)
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Improve Your Recordkeeping Practices at Any Stage of Business
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November 1 | 5:30-7 pm (virtual)
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Benefits of Hiring Veterans - A Workshop for Employers
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November 9 | 10-11:30 am (virtual)
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Building your Banking Relationship
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November 10 | 5-6:30 pm, Eastham Public Library
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Marketing Roundtable: Know and Reach Your Audience
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November 17 | 10-11:30 am (virtual)
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To register, call 508-430-8111 or email registration@wecancenter.org
The following women-owned businesses have participated in WE CAN’s GROW Program:
CREATIVE, DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, WRITING
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Patricia Anglin, Power Within Her (writer/speaker)
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Laura Balboni Craciun, Laura Balboni Fine Art (artist)
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Stephanie Brandt, SCB Photos (photographer)
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Marie Brezinski, East Chop Designs (textile design)
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Terry Chase-Lewis, In Stiches (quilting)
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June Cruz, Enamour Style (jewelry/clothing)
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Jan Darcy (artist)
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Marina Davalos (writer)
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Acqua Devine (jewelry design)
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Kathleen Doody, Piper Laine Studio (jewelry & beach craft)
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Corinna Emory, The Caep (fashionable and functional phone cases)
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Kit Irwin, The Vision Scribe (graphic facilitator artist)
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Judy Lacava, Cape Cod Octopus Garden (jewelry design)
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Lydia Leclair, Lydia Leclair Photography (photographer)
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Lenore Lyons, The Key Idea (nonprofit)
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Amy Mason, Amy Mason Design (art/illustration/graphic design)
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Denise Pressman, Fleeting Moments Photography (photographer)
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Dawn Rosell, Dawn Rosell Designs (gemstone jewelry design)
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Laura Shabott, The Art Studio of Laura Shabott (artist, art courses)
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Lynn Stanley, B is for Bird (Artist)
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Linda Steele (writer/artist)
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Susan Van Tol, Coastal Cottage (retailer)
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Ann Wood, Ann Wood Jewelry (wholesale jewelry)
FOOD
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Heather Bailey, The Optimal Kitchen (nutritional counseling & food products)
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Colleen Chipman, The Fungi Farm (mushroom farm)
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Mandy Fedele, Stage Stop Candy (retail candy shop)
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Laura Hopper-Fish, Laura and Tony's Kitchen (gourmet market cafe)
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Bridget Kennedy-Badams, Sunflower Sweets (custom cakes, cupcakes & wedding cakes)
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Lorrie McDaniel, Perfectly Portioned (individual meals)
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Sandy Rowland, Washashore Bakery (bakery)
WELLNESS
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Mazie Hallenbaugh, Acworth Wellness (wellness travel/retreats)
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Cheryl Kain, Sound & Song Healing (music, song, mediations)
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Lauren Kunkler, Brightly Well Nuntrition (nutrition / classes/ workshops)
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Betsy Lamond, Boomer Fit (fitness 55+, online classes)
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Anya Messina, Anya’s Herbals ( organic skincare)
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Olivia Hope Miller, OHM Works (yoga)
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Robyn O’Neill, Because We Care
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Kathy Robbins, Three C’S Coaching (life coaching)
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Alexandria Ros, Natural Vibes Massage (massage therapy)
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Bevin Jill Stark, Serenity House 50
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Krista Sullivan, Monumental Beginnings (doula services)
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Deede Tonelli, Tonelli Theraputic Coaching, TonelliCoaching@gmail.com (therapy / coaching)
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Kimberly Walsh, Brady’s Landing (sober home for women)
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Lauren Williams, Spiraling Upwards Coaching (coaching)
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Meg Willis, Good + Simple Wellness (whole health coaching)
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Melissa Wynn, Thrive Total Body Wellness (physical therapist)
EDUCATION
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Lori Botolino, Success Cape Cod (executive function coaching for students, adults, and organizations)
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Jodi Conway, Conway College Aid (financial aid consulting)
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Debra Felix, Felix Educational Consulting (high school and college admissions advising)
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Nola Glatzel, Earth Star Play School (child center)
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Christine Hughes-Prince, Nature’s Playground Kids (outdoor programs for kids)
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Meryl Reed, Meryl's Music and Arts Center (early childhood music lessons)
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Ellen Whalen, Best Fit College Coaching (college consulting)
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Carolyn Connolly, Educational Guidance Services (individualized high school guidance)
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Gretchen Moran, Towers Cape Cod Bird Nerd (nature/birding walks and blogger)
SERVICES
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Angela Ackerman, The Social Butterfly (events, conferences, networking)
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Alison Alessi, A3 Architects, Inc. (architect)
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Annie Catalano, Organizing with Annie (home organization consulting)
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Mitali Chakraborty, CMITALI Creations (artist glass works)
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Sara Chase Keller Real Estate Group (assoc. broker / real estate)
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Heather Doyle, Cape Cod Ocean Community (non profit – shark safety)
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Judith Fenner, Judy Fenner Marine (boat finishing and repair)
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Barbara Hansen, Hansen Business Solutions (bookkeeping/payroll/business services)
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Joan Hill, Artful Journeys (travel tours)
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Maureen Hogan, Scout Moderation (social media management)
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Jo Johnson, HAIR BENDERS (hair salon)
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Kerry Kew (realtor)
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Christin Marshall, Camp Time Out (cross fit outdoor camp)
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Marifran McKindsey, McKindsey Consulting Services (CPA & Accounting Services for non-profits)
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Angie O'Donohue, Angie's Garden Care and Design (landscape design)
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Linda Pinto, Oceanside Septic (drain cleaning, title V, engineering)
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Barbara Semple (green cleaning service)
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Nancy Smith, Cape Cod Therapy and Coaching (life coaching and adult psychotherapy)
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Louisa Stringer (caregiver wellness)
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Coren Stewart, Teddish (singles membership group)
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Lisa Swansey, Lisa Swansey Landscape Architecture (landscape architecture)
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Samantha Welch (esthetician/make-up artist)
OTHER
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Marina Brock, Adjunct Instructor MMA, Emergency Mgt and Enviromental Health & Safety, EPA, GAC
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Elyse Maguire (scarves, wraps, ponchos)
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Lindsey Sevigney, Fox & Kit Children’s Boutique (children’s retail store)