SEED INITIATIVE

The SEED Initiative seeks to empower RURAL businesses and entrepreneurs to successfully operate, grow and thrive in today’s economy.

Build it.

SEED Initiative is a 10-week program designed for rural entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stages of starting a business or existing small- to micro-business owners who want to grow and develop business skills. SEED will introduce and, in some cases, refresh participants on eight core business management concepts and topics relevant to owning and operating a rural business successfully.

Rural.

SEED strives to connect the participants with the rural business community and create an environment that engages participants to learn through a curated library specific to each topic, subject matter expert presentations and peer conversations that can directly benefit their businesses or organizations.

REAL WORLD.

PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE.

  • CURATED MATERIALS

    Each session offers numerous relevant articles, books (and excerpts), videos and worksheets for participants to review in advance of the in-person meeting.

  • SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

    Local subject matter experts will provide in-depth expertise on each topic and lead the participants through key issues.

  • PEER LEARNING

    Interactive sessions allow participants ample opportunities to work in small groups and discuss the topics and how it directly affects their individual situation.