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Bertolon School of Business programs and curricula support the economic growth and development of our

02/13/2026

Hospitality in action!

Our HRI 301 students visited Hampton Inn–Salem to explore front office management and see firsthand how exceptional guest experiences are created.

Thinking about a future in hospitality? The Hospitality Concentration could be your next step.

02/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Gavriel Meirovich on his recent publication!

“Centralization Versus Decentralization: Delineation of General Advantages and Contingency Factors, which was published in the Journal of the Academy of Business Education."

The paper presents a structured description of the advantages of centralization and decentralization and contingency factors making these advantages more salient under particular circumstances. The presented structured approach provides would-be managers with solid tools for the practical application of these concepts in complicated organizational reality.

02/04/2026

Not sure which business concentration is right for you? 🤔📚
We’ve got you covered!

Join us for **Meet Your Major**, where students can explore the different concentrations within the Bertolon School of Business, connect with faculty, and get clarity on their academic path.

🗓 **Monday, February 23, 2026**
⏰ **11:00–12:30 PM**
📍 **BSB CC111**

This is your chance to ask questions, learn your options, and make confident choices about your future.
✨ We hope to see you there!

02/03/2026

☕Hot Cocoa with the Associate Dean

Take a break, grab a cup of cocoa, and stop by for a chat with Associate Dean Leah Ritchie

Talk BSB, classes, the weather, or whatever’s on your mind.

📅 Feb. 17
⏰ 12:00 noon
📍 Room CC 225

✨ Come one, come all ✨
All students are welcome!

01/30/2026

🔐 Cybersecurity Internship 🔐

Interested in gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity?
Learn more about internship opportunities through Salem State University’s Cyber Range Cybersecurity Training Center.

📩 Students interested in pursuing this internship should contact Don White for next steps. [email protected]

11/12/2025

🌍✨ Kicking off Global Entrepreneurship Week at Salem State University!

Panel Discussion: Entrepreneurial Behavior — featuring four inspiring North Shore entrepreneurs who embody , , and . Together, we’ll explore how they pursued their ideas, overcame obstacles, and became resilient leaders shaping our local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

💬 Join us on November 19, 2025 | 11 AM–12 PM | 123 Forten Hall (behind Starbucks) for an engaging and empowering conversation!

👩🏽‍💼 Charlene Pena – Woven Royal
Inventor of the “Afrona,” empowering women with voluminous, textured hair to stand their crown.

💼 Frances Martínez T. – NSLBA
Founder and CEO championing Latino-owned businesses across the North Shore.

🎣 Joseph Higgins - Fished Impressions
Artist-entrepreneur turning gyotaku fish prints into a thriving creative business.

💰 Marcel V. Quiroga, RMA® CEPA® – TQM Wealth Partners
Wealth advisor and visionary leader dedicated to legacy-focused community prosperity.

This panel embodies the CEEDS mission — advancing Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, and Sustainability through education, innovation, and collaboration.

🙌 Let’s celebrate creativity, community, and the courage to keep building better futures together.

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11/05/2025

A big thank-you to our amazing guest speakers who joined Professor Don White’s Intro to Business (BUS 170) class this fall!

We were honored to welcome three accomplished professionals who shared their personal journeys, industry knowledge, and career wisdom with our students:

Seth Ge**er
Founder & Co-Owner, Mida Restaurant Group | Founder, The Babe (Salem)
Seth shared his path from college food runner to successful restaurant owner, offering real-world insight into financing, risk management, and hospitality.

Jessyca Feliciano
Senior Director, People & Culture, Generate: Biomedicines
Jessyca spoke about her career journey from Puerto Rico to HR leadership, discussing people-centered management and building career opportunities.

David Melnick
COO & Product Executive, Epsilon (Publicis Groupe)
David gave students an inside look at how AI and analytics drive business decisions today and highlighted opportunities for graduate-level careers.

Our students walked away inspired and energized by your stories.
Thank you for helping empower the next generation of business leaders!

10/24/2025

Thirty-five students from the Bertolon School of Business had the opportunity to visit with and learn from investment analysts and portfolio managers at Gabelli Funds LLC in Rye, New York. Mario Gabelli, the founder and CEO, joined the students at the end of the day and offered some personal career advice. “ Change leads to opportunity. Don’t worry about change you can’t control. Look for the opportunity and JUST DO IT!

10/16/2025

In honor of the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Bertolon School of Business proudly celebrates its ongoing relationship with the North Shore Latino Business Association, Inc. an organization dedicated to empowering Latino professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across the region.

On September 28, 2025, BSB faculty and staff joined Salem State University colleagues at the NSLBA Annual Gala, a night filled with inspiration, recognition, and cultural pride.
📸 Pictured left to right: Fernando Colina, Jesenia Morales, Elanie Concepcion, Jude Zephir, Johanny Hlatshwayo, Reynaldo Ramos, Sallyann Lopez, Sharon German

09/30/2025

Faculty Research Spotlight!

Congratulations to Dr. Hongtao Guo from Salem State University’s Bertolon School of Business, whose recent co-authored article has been published in the Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting.

The study introduces a new machine learning approach to cash flow forecasting, improving prediction accuracy by combining firm-level insights with cross-sectional data. This breakthrough supports better decision-making in valuation, credit analysis, and risk management.

👏 We are proud to see our faculty advancing knowledge at the intersection of accounting, finance, and data science!

🔗 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395211753_Cash_flow_forecasting_dealing_with_serial_correlation_and_idiosyncratic_heterogeneity

09/17/2025

First-Year Students attended Meet Your Major Monday at the Bertolon School of Business!

Assistant Dean White shared insights about experiential learning opportunities and tips on how to stay successful throughout the academic year. Department Chair Professor’s Colina, Jain and Mullane introduced each concentration, encouraging students to stay connected with faculty through office hours and ongoing support.

We’re here to help you succeed every step of the way! 💼📚

04/01/2025

🚨 Only 2 DAYS TO GO! 🚨

Join us for an exciting event at the Bertolon School of Business!

📅 Thursday, April 3rd
⏰ 5 - 7 PM
📍 Recital Hall, First Floor

🎉 FREE FOOD & RAFFLE PRIZES 🎉
Come for the food, stay to watch your peers compete!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now! Don’t miss out on the fun! 🙌

Address

352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA
01970

Telephone

+19785426608

Website

http://www.salemstate.edu/bsb

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