2023 WATCHLIST

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4 Good Vibes, Kingston
Three stores featuring over 400 local artists! New products and artists added every month. Largest handmade artisan shop in Ma! Carrying over 300 local artists.

Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative
AHSC is a nonprofit organization that owns and develops affordable rental communities, working collaboratively with private and public partners to seek project financing, grants and other leveraged resources to acquire, develop and rehabilitate housing, and fund resident services.

ALANTE real estate
ALANTE: A symbol of excellence named Top 100 Women-Led Business in MA. Unrivaled white glove service, heart-centered agents, and award-winning campaigns make us stand out. Transparent community, 100% client satisfaction – ALANTE, where real estate meets distinction. Welcome in!

Ashley Irene Boutique
No matter what body shape or size you are, Ashley wants to help you find clothes that make you feel gorgeous and confident. Find this local boutique in Mashpee on the Cape or at ashleyireneboutique.com.

B.M.W builders
On a mission to restore the past and build the future of Cape Cod, B.M.W builders experienced significant growth in 2023 allowing them to provide opportunities to local students in 2024 for internships as well as continuing to donate to O.U.R to end human trafficking.

Bagels & Beyond
We are one of Cape Cod Best Bagel and the 2022 East Coast Bagel Champion, awarded @ Artisan Bakery Expo in AC. We opened our 2nd shop on Main St Hyannis in Nov. and our first shop on Rte 28 in West Yarmouth has been open since '02. We make and bake everything from scratch. Come try us if you haven't.

Brand Accomplished
Brand Accomplished is a Cape Cod owned digital marketing agency empowering businesses and nonprofits. We build relationships, increase brand awareness with targeted campaigns, and help businesses "Be Noticed." In addition, we proudly support WE CAN as a Community Builder.

Boat Butler
Cape Cod's best boat and marine services. Preserving the quality of marine vessels with cleaning, detailing, waxing and power washing for both regular and new clients.

Cape Kid Meals
Cape Kid Meals(CKM) provides food to children facing hunger in our community. CKM partners with schools and provides weekend meal bags, school snacks and school pantry food to over 1,700 students each week in 43 schools across the Cape.

CapeSpace
Centrally located in Hyannis and Mashpee we’re a full-service workspace solution with private individual/team/virtual offices, business lounge, open seating, media rooms, meeting & event spaces. We provide flexibility, state-of-the-art amenities & business services in a relaxed, elevated atmosphere.

Capeway Cannabis, Carver
It is our mission to assist in finding the best product for you and your needs, while giving you a comfortable understanding of what to expect from your Massachusetts cannabis dispensary purchase.

CARE for the Cape & Islands, Inc.
CARE for the Cape & Islands expands its impact by supporting businesses looking to reduce plastic pollution, a growing threat to our health, environment, and economy. The Coalition addresses single-use plastics that contribute to marine debris used by tourism and hospitality businesses on Cape Cod.

CPP Kitchens & Bath
For more than 20 years, CPP Kitchen & Bath Showroom of Cape Cod has been helping individuals breathe new life into their homes. Now a woman-owned business the expert kitchen & bath designers on Cape Cod will help you make informed designed decisions and educate you on the art of home remodeling and ensure all the elements in your new space work well together.

Create A Splash!
Create A Splash offers a one-of-a-kind glow paint splashing experience, uniting people through creativity, laughter, and lasting memories. Our journey began in Sandwich, MA, in July 2022 and has now expanded to our second location in Kingston, MA.

DJSA Architects
DJSA is a full-service, client-focused architectural firm providing large firm expertise within a small, service-oriented experience. They are passionate about listening and understanding their client’s vision, values and goals for their project.

Dynamic Training
Helps the community get healthy by balancing out their bodies and posture. Caring above and beyond. Teaches them why and what to do for preventative.

Elevated Adventures Yoga
Discover Elevated Adventures Yoga in downtown Plymouth, where they bring you guided yoga hikes, SUP yoga, Full Moon events, retreats, and more. Unite with them in their shared love for adventure, appreciation of the outdoors, and the countless benefits of yoga!

Family Eyecare Solutions
Dr. Laura Vasilakos provides detailed, comprehensive vision examinations for the entire family. She also dedicates herself to services for children including developmental vision evaluations, non-surgical treatment for eye turns (strabismus) and minimal to no patching for lazy eye (amblyopia).

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth builds strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership, throughout Plymouth, Kingston, Carver, Lakeville, Middleborough, and Plympton.

Harmon & Sons, Inc
One year out from being in business for 40 years. We have continued to set the level of quality that many other companies in our industry cannot match. We’re often called in to fix what others couldn’t do and have a great crew as well as partners in business to ensure every detail is done right!

Hockomock Digital
Hockomock Digital is a one-stop shop for digital services and political fundraising. Hockomock Digital has provided services to well-known clients such as Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley and US Senator Pete Ricketts, and provides charitable services at no charge to charities and veterans groups.

Katies Burger Bar Plymouth/Marshfield
The Original Home of the Best Burger on the South Shore.

Laurentide at Mashpee Commons
Laurentide is an independent living, assisted living and memory community situated in picturesque Ma.

Lemonadio
We specialize in connecting businesses with the community through organic events and podcasting. We're not just a digital radio station. We're a platform for engagement and connection. We hosted 400 events in 2023; choose local entertainment and start adding fun to your week! Female Veteran Owned.

Litchfield Animal Wellness
Cape Cod Local, Woman Owned and Operated, Litchfield Animal Wellness provides the opportunity for pet families to give a peaceful and compassionate goodbye their pets deserve - in the comfort of their own homes. Integrative veterinary care also available.

LizTheresa.com
Liz Theresa, the creative force behind Concept to Creation and the voice of the Forbes-acclaimed Liz on Biz podcast, deserves recognition in the 3rd Annual WATCHLIST Awards. A trailblazer in branding and web design, she's transforming small businesses and making waves in innovation.

Locally, Yours
Hometown Apparel & Gifts with two locations in Village Landing and Manomet (Plymouth, MA).

Love Live Local
Love Live Local, a Cape Cod trailblazer since 2013, tirelessly fuels the local economy through education, advocacy, and direct support for our unique small businesses. With 40 festivals, $300k in grants, and countless partnerships over the last decade, they embody innovation and community growth.

Magic Mirror Cape Cod
This year we will expand our services to include weddings and continue to spread joy and excitement to every event we're at. Not only are we expanding our target audience, but we will continue to add state of the art equipment to what we offer our clients, making us #1 on the Cape and South Shore.

Makai Hawaiian Shave Ice
Makai Hawaiian Shave Ice was founded as a sweet treat to beat the heat that is free from the major 8 allergens. This cool treat can be enjoyed by all (we even have sugar-free flavors made with monk fruit)! We have a food stand around Falmouth and no an upscale carts for events.

MarchandCFO
MarchandCFO provides a range of financial services for businesses, entrepreneurs & nonprofits including Chief Financial Officer & COO Services, Bookkeeping, Business Coaching. We are passionate about business stability & growth and can help through all phases: startup, expansion, turnaround, sale.

Mashpee Commons
Mashpee Commons is a shopping and living community comprised of over 100 businesses and 77 residential units. Our neighborhood boasts unique restaurants and cafés, one-of-a-kind shops, fresh markets, fitness studios, and entertainment for the whole family.

Mayflower Junction HR Consulting LLC
I absolutely enjoy assisting our area's small businesses with their Human Resources needs. It can be difficult for small business owners and leaders to keep up with the ever-changing Human Resources landscape, so I am here to ensure that all of our area businesses remain compliant and successful.

McShea Insurance Agency
McShea Insurance is a local insurance agency based in Centerville. McShea Insurance has been striving to find homeowners the best coverage available.

Mind Balance and Wellness Living
MBW Living Tranquility Center is just what everyone needs in their life. A place to come relax, unplug, unwind and recharge. We offer a variety of relaxation classes and services for all to enjoy.

Monomoy Social Media
Monomoy Social Media has extensive experience and knowledge about the ins and outs of social media and email marketing with a focus on authenticity. They create awareness for the missions of organizations, with an emphasis on connection and real conversation with their audiences.

Nové yoga
Nové continues to impress with their commitment to excellence. Organizing and hosting community events, providing a variety of classes to the cape area otherwise unavailable at other studios, and maintaining a beautiful space for its patrons. Nove stands out.

Osterville Village Library
OVL excels in promoting literacy and ESL, offering unique experiences like Wonderbooks and immersive tech with Virtual & Augmented Reality. Our collection includes games, puzzles, and a diverse 'library of things' & books. Thousand of free online classes. Open 7 days, meeting spaces, & Zoom room.

Pina Sanitation
A family-owned business who pride themselves on superior service, reliability and professionalism. "Put your cans in our hands."

Pizza Spinello
Pizza Spinello started as a pop up concept in 2023 and quickly realized it was a viable year-round business concept. Pizza Spinello opened its first Flagship location in downtown Wellfleet on Jan 3. Pizza Spinello is a Roman style Pizza al Taglio.

Precision Design Engineering
Precision Design Engineering Corporation is a technology-enabled, advanced CNC manufacturing facility powered by CAD/CAM. The company employs state-of-the-art technologies to enable manufacturing to the highest quality and competitiveness for customers.

PRfirst
PRfirst is a public relations and marketing firm serving established and emerging businesses and nonprofit organizations gain and increase name recognition and positive exposure through strategic planning, image positioning, media relations, press releases, industry articles, and event planning.

Quench Training for Women
We are New England's Only Fitness Specialist for Women Over 40. No matter your size, your goals, or where you’re starting from, you’ll find your fitness success at Quench. Satisfy your thirst for Fitness, Life & Community.

Ritual Cape Cod
Ritual was established in 2021 with one mission: to bring a high-quality Metaphysical Boutique to Cape Cod that served all paths and traditions.

Safer Places Inc.
Safer Places Inc. handles two important functions: background screening checks for employers seeking new hires, or property owners looking to find tenants. The other is office security systems. The name "Safer Places" does seek to make businesses safer both through background checks and security.

Seaside Bridal Couture
Seaside Bridal Couture is a full-service boutique. We offer designer dresses for wedding, prom, homecoming and any social occasions.Tailored suit/tuxedo for mens and accessories to complete the look. With our excellent on-site alterations we promise to give you the best fit ever!

Shellys Tea Rooms
We are Massachusetts only authentic English Tea Rooms run by English, so much so that we won Most Authentic Tea Rooms 2023 in only our first full year! we offer amazing authentic Afternoon Tea, Cream Tea`s along with savory Scones and regular Scones, not forgetting our sumptuous sponge cakes.

Shine Bright
"Vote Shine Bright Cleaning for a happier, cleaner space! With 20 years of professional excellence in General, Deep, Post-Construction, and Janitorial services, we're dedicated to brightening your day. Your trust drives our commitment to outstanding service!" We a Veteran Woman Owned proud company!

Simply K2 Marketing
While running her own business, Kris formed the MV Small Business Support Community. Now in year 3, it's a safe place for female business owners and service providers to share challenges, exchange resources and collaborate together. It filled a gap these smaller Island businesses needed.

SSINC LAW
By far the best real estate law firm in state.

SL SPRAYS
We are an organic spray tan company who offers a safe alternative to sun tanning. It has become a safe space for mainly women to come and get a pick me up by the caring, judge free staff of SL sprays. I am so proud of what this small business has grown into- an empowering and welcoming space.

Smith Family Popcorn
Good people, great popcorn. Crafted on Cape Cod.

Southcoast Kitchen Designs
Southcoast Kitchen Designs is a premier kitchen design and remodeling company serving eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island offering full-service design/build services with headquarters in Carver and a second location about to open in Sandwich.

The West End
The West End, a community cornerstone beyond a restaurant. A gathering space in a beautiful + historic location for simple nights out or dream events, from fundraisers to weddings. Deeply committed to the community as the host kitchen for Wellness Eats, providing free meals to local cancer patients.

Two Crows Creative Group
Tracy K. O'Neill launched Two Crows Creative Group in 2018. Today, her flock of 4 helps the Cape's most recognized nonprofit organizations tell their stories and achieve their marketing goals. The dynamic and fun team includes: Silvi Martin-Johnson, Emily Henderson, Margot Cahoon and Jackie Barber.

Vela Juice Bar
Smoothie & juice bar open seven days a week, and located in the heart of Plymouth!

Will & Co. Cafe, Plymouth
Indulge in all-day breakfast and lunch delights in downtown Plymouth at Will & Co. Cafe! Whether you're craving homemade cornbread, organic drip coffee, specialty lattes, or a delightful hot cocoa, this spot is perfect for family gatherings, meetings, or catching up with a friend.

Ye Olde Pilgrim Washing Well
Coin and card Operated laundromat with drop off Wash and Fold service. Located in Downtown Plymouth. Wash, Dry, Fold Service is open 7 days a week 7:30am-3:00pm.

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