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wbjournal.com | April 15, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 9 receive any funds from the sharks, but they offered mentoring support with the promise of future consideration of finan- cial support. • Logan Mott (Holy Cross) and Skyler Mott (Lehigh University in Pennsylvania): Two brothers who are the founders of Mark-It, a company creating cus- tomizable plastic markers designed to replace the conventional tape used by high-jump and long-jump athletes to mark their approach. e Motts received $1,500. • Owen Chase (Clark University): e founder of Just For Fun Farms, a Worcester-based business using urban farming to produce a variety of mi- crogreens sold to local restaurants and consumers. Chase received $3,000. • Nick Gronda (WPI): e CEO of CROI, an online platform seeking to leverage data to help high school students determine which college is the best financial and academic fit for them. Gronda received $1,500. • John Pollock (Nichols College): e founder of Real Estate Investment Bot, a tool designed to help real estate in- vestors find potential properties to buy. Pollock did not receive any funds, but he did receive an offer of mentorship from the sharks. WooTank was one of several events that e Venture Forum has planned for 2024. e Worcester-based not-for- profit was founded in 1991, with the in- tention of turning the city into a globally competitive startup hub. W Venture Forum upcoming events Event Date Location Details Lunch & Learn: WorcLab, 44 Portland St., A strategic planning session seeking to Strategic Planning May 22 4th Floor, Worcester help entrepreneurs bring their businesses to the next level. Co-hosted with WorcLab. 5 Minute Pitch JMAC BrickBox Theater, A pitch competition and mentoring program Competition Nov. 5 20 Franklin St., Worcester for startups seeking seed investment An eight-week, cohort-based program designed Mentor Match Program Fall TBA to help support early stage startups Entrepreneur Speaking Various, A quarterly networking event, featuring Series TBA 1 Mercantile St., Worcester subject matter experts and local entrepreneurs Source: The Venture Forum CONNECT WITH MEDC TODAY! Meredith Harris, Executive Director 508-229-2010 • marlboroughedc.com Widely known to be a business-friendly community, the City of Marlborough is flourishing from investing in both business development and the community sector. Employers have and continue to choose Marlborough! The city is home to a dynamic roster of innovative companies such as Boston Scientific, Hologic, Cytiva, Quest Diagnostics, Lifeward, and Sartorius, with a Moderna facility coming soon. Centrally located, with a variety of job opportunities, available tax incentives, natural amenities, and an enviable selection of entertainment options, Marlborough holds the key to your next successful venture. H RING Seven Hills Foundation is n Clinicians for outpatient, in-home therapy, behavioral health, residential, & more n RNs & LPNs for pediatric skilled nursing & adults with disabilities n Residence Directors to manage our community-based homes for adults with disabilities & brain injury n Direct Support Professionals for adults with disabilities & brain injury in our community-based homes SIGN-ON BONUS and competitive salaries/hourly rates, BCBS MA health and dental, 3 weeks paid vacation, tuition assistance/ remission, and more! Apply online at sevenhills.org/careers. 81 Hope Avenue, Worcester, MA 01603 • 508.755.2340 • sevenhills.org