Social Enterprise & Entrepreneur Development in Montgomery County
The SEED Network is a community-based entrepreneurial ecosystem designed to support individuals at every stage of their business journey—from early ideas to established ventures. Rooted in The Well Center’s vision of holistic flourishing, SEED exists to cultivate sustainable businesses that create economic mobility for individuals, families, and communities.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, SEED provides the tools, guidance, and support you need—every step of the way.
Launching
Summer
2026!
5-Stage Development Process
We support entrepreneurs through-out their entire entrepreneurship journey.
Ignite
Ignite sets the tone for the entrepreneurship journey by building an Impact Model through the Theory of Change framework that serves as the foundation of the social enterprise.
Ideate
The ideate stage supports emerging social entrepreneurs. Resources and mentorship guide ideation, early-stage impact, business modeling, prototyping, market testing. Capital, through microgrants, is used to support entrepreneurs through this process.
Create
The Create stage equips social enterprises with tools and guidance for sustainable growth. Resources: peer groups, bespoke mentoring, Boost Program, cohort-based curriculum. Ignite Capital offers microgrants/investment
Grow
Grow stage aids established social enterprises with strategic tools. Resources: peer groups, mentoring, 6-month accelerator. Ignite Capital provides investment for growth plans.
Scale
Scale stage aids enterprises scaling beyond local markets. Tailored resources address unique needs, Scale stage aids enterprises scaling beyond local markets. Tailored resources address unique needs, including Miller Center's Replication Playbooks.
What We Offer
Boost Program
A short-term, high-impact program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs gain clarity, build foundational skills, and take the next step with confidence.Accelerator Program
A deeper, cohort-based experience for entrepreneurs ready to grow—focused on strengthening operations, refining strategy, and scaling sustainable businesses.Hands-on Workshops
Learn practical skills like business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and operations.Lifelong Mentorship & Coaching
Get guidance from experienced mentors and advisors.Peer Community
Connect with other entrepreneurs in a supportive, collaborative environment.Resource Connections
Access partners, tools, and opportunities to help your business grow.Bilingual Programming
We offer bilingual services and programming in English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and inclusion for diverse entrepreneurs in our community.
Join our first cohort
For more information, contact ieshia@cross-community.org
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