Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp (MGCC) and the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) hosted the Capital Solutions for Small Business Forum, moderated by Charles “Chuck” Grigsby, President of MGCC on Tuesday, October 2nd.

The forum featured a keynote address by Senate President Therese Murray, followed by a small business panel discussion including local business executives Peter Nyberg of Hearth Wood Fired Bread (Plymouth), Mike Cuscia of Bainbridge International (Canton), and Christopher Richards of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank (Hyannis). 

Congressman Bill Keating wrapped up the discussion before the standing-room-only crowd at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.  In Congress, Keating serves on the Committee on Small Business.  At the state level, Senate President Murray was instrumental in establishing the Mass. Growth Capital Corp.

The panelists discussed their business success stories and touched on issues and challenges affecting all small businesses, including capital gaps in the marketplace and management assistance.  Attendees also were able to consult with on-site banking and loan representatives to discuss financial solutions for their own business. 

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