The entry period is open for the eighth 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 12:00 PM noon CST on June 10, 2022.
Three finalists will be selected to “pitch” their business to a panel of judges on August 4, 2022.
This year’s prize package is still being developed and will be announced soon.
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. In the past, in-kind donations have included services ranging from legal and accounting to marketing and public relations.
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 Parish, and Actively participate in the St. Bernard Parish entrepreneurial ecosystem.
To qualify, entrants must be in business for five years or less or be an existing business creating a new division or entity, have yearly revenue under $1,000,000, and have five employees or less. Past Startup St. Bernard cash winners and nonprofit organizations are not eligible to enter.
The application is now live at https://www.startupstbernard.com/.
