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Established in the heart of educational growth, the Enterprise Center at Salem State University welcomes entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals of all ages and experience levels to come in and learn something new.

Welcome

The Enterprise Center is an entrepreneurial hub that offers business owners office space, education, and access and connections to small business resources. Serving entrepreneurs on the North Shore and beyond, we invite you to be part of our community. We’re here to help you and your business start, grow and succeed!

Home Away From Home

Whether you’re ready to move out of your home office or looking for an office building that provides a built in entrepreneurial community, business resources and professional growth opportunities – The Enterprise Center is the place for you.

Our single story, 53,000 square foot building is located on a vibrant and beautiful university campus. We currently have office spaces for one or two individuals or larger spaces with individual offices for you and your employees.

Upcoming Programs

After the overwhelming success of December 2024’s sold-out workshop, we’re thrilled to bring Rafael Barbosa back to deliver the same highly sought-after session once again!  If you were not able to attend last time or want a refresher, please register…


Tue, Jan. 28, 2025 - 8:30am - 10:30am

Ready to take your email marketing to the next level? In this engaging and interactive workshop, you'll learn how to select the ideal email platform for your needs, organize your contact lists like a pro, and use segmentation to deliver…


In this interactive workshop we will begin with a brief primer on social media algorithms and how it all works and then dive into the best practices for a strategy to help get your content seen in 2025. You will…


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Small Business Story

Listen to how Jessica Moody, owner of Moody’s Home & Gifts in Salem, Massachusetts discovered the Enterprise Center and took advantage of our many resources to improve and grow her business. Her participation and experience in our Business Plan Program & Competition, Workshops and CEO Groups directly impacted her success.

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Address

121 Loring Ave Salem, MA 01970

Phone

978-542-7528

Fax

978-542-7061

For Parking

Parking for Enterprise Center events requires an Enterprise Center Parking Pass. Parking spots are located around the “Main Entrance” perimeter of the building and marked by “Parking for Enterprise Center tenants and guests” signs. All other spaces are student parking spaces and can result in a Salem State University Police Parking ticket. If you need a Parking Pass please call (978) 542-7528.

Small business certifications can help businesses grow and gain an edge over their competitors. Here is a list of four small business certifications that can help your small business for the better.

What are Small Business Certifications? 

Small business certifications are recognitions that highlight how a business meets criteria or qualifications. They are often required for eligibility in specific programs, contracts, and funding opportunities. These certifications can help small businesses access government contracts, private sector opportunities, and other resources that support business growth. 

B Corp Certification

A B Corp Certificate can be awarded to a business that can prove it has a bottom line that impacts the people and the planet. All for-profit organization companies can apply for these certifications. To qualify, you need to take a test that asks questions about your company’s impact on employees, customers, the community, and the environment. If you decide to submit your assessment, B Corp will evaluate your results, ask for supporting documents, and set up a phone call to review your answers and your company. 

Women Owned Small Business or Women’s Business Enterprise

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers two different certifications for women-owned businesses. The WOSB Certification provides exclusive access to competitive federal contracts. To qualify for this certification, your business needs to be 51% women-owned and primarily managed by one or more women. The WBE Certification provides eligibility to work on both private sector and government contracts. The requirements to hold this certification are similar to the WOSB. Both of these certifications can help your business network and gain access to new contracts.  

Minority-Owned Business Certification

If your business is minority-owned, an MBE is a certification that lets you gain access to private sector and corporate contracts. To be able to qualify, minorities must own at least 51% of the business as well as meet other criteria. 

Veteran-Owned Business Certification 

If you are a small business owner and are also a veteran, the Veteran-Owned Business Certification can offer support. To qualify as a Veteran-Owned Business, at least 51% of your business must be directly and unconditionally owned by one or more veterans. The veteran owner must have full control over the day-to-day management, decision-making, and policy.

Certifications are a great way that you as a small business owner can differentiate your business. Once you have applied and received the necessary certifications, it’s important to maintain them by applying for a renewal each year. Also, make sure to market your certification on your business website and social media. These certifications are meant to help you grow as a business leader. Explore more certification options here and take a class or workshop from the Enterprise Center at Salem State University.   


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