Salem Shark Tank event names two winning companies, promotes local entrepreneurs

Local investors, termed sharks, circled the room, testing the seven business leaders with pointed questions about their companies.

They came to the final round of pitches for money prepared for well-researched and challenging conversations. 

A sense of appreciation was in the air at Chemeketa Community College’s business center. Even though the investors were testing the applicants’ strengths, they had already learned the ins and outs of each company seeking their favor. 

When it was over,…