Cape Cod Today / EforAll Cape Cod to Award Seed Money at Showcase Event With Keynote Speaker Megan Murphy
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Cape Cod Today / EforAll Cape Cod to Award Seed Money at Showcase Event With Keynote Speaker Megan Murphy

The event showcases the graduating businesses of the Spring 2019 EforAll Cape Cod Accelerator.
ARTICLE | BUSINESS | MAY 6, 2019 08:09 AM | BY CAPECODTODAY STAFF


The Spring 2019 EforAll Cape Cod Cohort of entrepreneurs. (Amanda Kaiser photo)
 


HYANNIS, MA (May 1, 2019) — Registration is now open for the EforAll Cape Cod Showcase & Celebration and the non-profit is pleased to announce the keynote speaker.

Megan Murphy of The Kindness Rocks Project will be the keynote speaker for the event to be held May 23, 2019 at the Barnstable Municipal Airport. Megan is a kindness activist, an empowerment coach, an entrepreneur mentor and an inspirational speaker. Megan’s habit of “planting” gardens of rocks painted with inspirational messages went viral, spawning The Kindness Rocks Projects around the world. She has been featured on many media outlets including: The Boston Globe, The Huffington Post, Today.com, The Washington Post and more.

“When an opportunity presents itself to help another person, it is a blessing in disguise for both the giver as well as the receiver. Giving back to the community must be a part of every business plan!” ~ Megan Murphy, founder The Kindness Rocks Project

“We’re so happy that Megan has agreed to keynote this event,” said Amanda Kaiser, program manager for EforAll Cape Cod. “Her message of inspiration, connection and empowering others to reach their full potential dovetails with the EforAll mission and these entrepreneurs’ goals.”

In addition to Murphy’s keynote address, graduates of the Spring 2019 business accelerator will be showcasing their new ventures. EforAll Cape Cod will also award seed money to several of the graduating entrepreneurs to help them launch their businesses in the community. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be awarded up to $10,000. Those planning to attend are encouraged to register in advance via EventBrite. Ventures include: Beauty by Caitlin, Break 80, Candles by Tarraza, Cape Cod Bear Factory, Cape Cod Toy Library, Teddish Dating Service, Fare & Just Kitchen Meal Service, Inspired Outcome, NativeScapes Design, Madagascar Botanicals, Somos Tu Mundo TV, Shipyard Bouldars, ShoreThing Cape Cod & Stonestreet Coffee House.

About EforAll Cape Cod: EforAll Cape Cod is a nonprofit dedicated to helping aspiring business owners and startups plan, test, launch & accelerate their ventures. EforAll programs are free of charge to participants. EforAll hosts Pitch Contests, networking events & offers an Accelerator Program twice a year. Finalists that apply to the program receive intensive mentorship for one year, three months of twice weekly workshops, access to technical experts and the opportunity to compete for cash prizes to launch their business. For more info, visit EforAll.org.

About The Kindness Rocks Project: It all started with a single stone on a beach in Cape Cod and now spans the globe. The Kindness Rocks Project, founded by Megan Murphy, is based on the profound truth that one message at the right moment can change someone's day, their outlook, and, indeed, their whole life.

 

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