New appointment brings great business expertise and advice directly to students and small businesses

SALEM, Mass., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Center at Salem State College and the Bertolon School of Business at Salem State College announced the joint appointment of David W. Ives, CEO of Northshore International Insurance Services, Inc. (NIIS)  of the North Shore of Boston as Entrepreneur in Residence.  

Ives has been involved in every part of private equity investing in three active businesses as well as in several prior companies.   As CEO of NIIS, he has taken on this additional responsibility to help students and small business owners.  

"We are very pleased that David is our first Entrepreneur in Residence, as this program is consistent with leading universities.  Entrepreneurs in Residence are experienced and very successful in guiding companies and students to create and grow businesses," said Christine Sullivan, Executive Director of the Enterprise Center, the North Shore's business growth center.

Ives will be working with students and faculty at the Bertolon School to bring his hands on entrepreneurial skills and experience to the classroom.  Additionally, he will help the Enterprise Center assist companies seeking to grow. This begins with moderating a panel of entrepreneurs on Growing a Great Idea Into a Great Company at the first 128 Venture North breakfast of the year on January 22.  

"I look forward to the opportunity to create a program that benefits students and small businesses and supports the economic development of the North Shore.  The Entrepreneur in Residence program allows me to continue what has been a three decade passion.  Now I have the opportunity to be a resource to faculty and students as well," said Ives.

"We are fortunate to have David Ives as our first Entrepreneur in Residence.  David exemplifies the global reach of business combined with a great understanding of our region," said Brewer Doran, Dean of the Bertolon School of Business.

Ives assumed his new role on January 12, 2010 and will be in residence on Tuesdays.  He can be reached by contacting the Bertolon School of Business or the Enterprise Center.  

SOURCE Enterprise Center at Salem State College

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