The entry period is open for the seventh annual Startup St. Bernard competition, presented by the Meraux Foundation and the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation.
Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to grow their business to the next level. Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges. The entry period closes at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) on June 10, 2021.
Three finalists will be selected to “pitch” their business to a panel of judges on August 7. All three finalists will receive a cash prize of at least $5,000. The winner will receive the grand prize package including a mix of cash and in-kind donations.
The Startup St. Bernard Challenge is open to any business that will locate their base of operations to St. Bernard Parish for at least 2 years, improve St. Bernard, and actively participate in the St. Bernard Parish entrepreneur ecosystem.
The application is now live at https://www.startupstbernard.com/.
