Salem State Announces Finalists In Buisness Plan Contest

Enterprise CTR:Six businesses have been chosen as semi-finalists in the 2019 North of Boston Business Plan Competition. The purpose of the competition is to identify and support new or expanding businesses that want to grow on the North Shore. The companies that were selected are:

Chikara Health Records – Marblehead, MA

Chikara Health Records aims to revolutionize the way standard medical forms are collected from families for schools. By leveraging emerging standards we can collect data automatically from health care providers and share with schools by permission of the parents. This will save schools and families time and effort, and will ultimately result in a better quality of care for our kids.

Covalent Bonds – Salisbury, MA

Covalent Bonds measures marketing and media for the life science industry. We have developed a measurement system (ACTsights™), that provides simple and actionable reports on marketing impact and budget optimization for the C-suite. We also offer data-led marketing strategy and optimization services.

Dogs Unleashed – Salem, MA

Dogs Unleashed provides the most convenient way to care for your dog during the work day. Our Playdate Program allows dogs to get the exercise and socialization they need in order to expend excessive energy and minimize bad behavior. We will pick up your dogs, transport them to one of our fenced-in fields to play in groups, then return them home all tired out. More effective than a dog walker, more convenient than daycare, unleash your dogs full potential and sign up for a playdate today!

Extreme Gloucester Fishing – Gloucester, MA

Extreme Gloucester Fishing Commercial Fishing Training Center, LLC is a Commercial Fisherman Training Center, we are dedicated to providing professional instruction to the next generation of Aspiring Wild Caught Sustainable Seafood Harvesters. Innovative classroom curriculum and hands on training of all harvesting practices will be our educational focus.

Moody’s Home & Gifts – Salem, MA

Find unique handmade gifts for your friends and family at Moody's Home & Gifts. Moody's is nestled between the Hawthorne Hotel and the Peabody Essex Museum, located at 131 Essex Street. Featuring fair trade goods and local artist products; connecting the global world to Salem, MA just like the history of the city.

Woven Royal – Peabody, MA

Woven Royal is the creator of the Afrona, a stylish and easy to put on hat that prevents curly and voluminous hair from ever going flat, even after sleep. The Afrona lifts the hair up as opposed to flattening it down allowing users to Stand Their Crown and protect and preserve their curls. Now users can keep their natural look and embrace their inner royalty.

Cash awards of $10,000 first prize, $3,000 second prize and $2,000 third prize will be awarded. Equally valued is the advice and feedback participants receive from the judges, who include early stage investors, venture capitalists, bankers and other experts. On November 13, 2019, the judges will interview the six semifinalists and choose the three finalists. The final presentations to determine the first, second and third place winners, will be held on Friday, December 6th in Marsh Hall on the Salem State University central campus from 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM. The public is invited to attend.

The Competition has gained recognition and support from the business community over the past 14 years. As we enter our fourteenth year of the Competition, we continue to be impressed, excited and enthusiastic about the entrepreneurs who are building businesses and creating jobs on the North Shore.” remarked Laura Swanson, Executive Director of the Enterprise Center.

For more detailed information about the 2019 North of Boston Business Plan Competition, visit www.enterprisectr.org or call (978) 542-7528.

At the heart of educational growth, the Enterprise Center at Salem State University welcomes business owners of all experience levels to come in and learn something new. As a supporter and advocate for the North Shore small business community, the Enterprise Center provides programs, education, resources and connections to help businesses both succeed and grow.