Congratulations to The Safety Pouch, the 2023 Startup St. Bernard Winner!
The 2023 finalists were…
All Tails Wagging is a dog daycare and boarding facility located in St. Bernard Parish. Owner, Jamie LeBlanc states that while at the daycare, the four-legged clients will be free to roam in a supervised, safe environment to play and socialize with other dogs. With a focus on reducing anxiety through specialized enrichment, All Tails Wagging is hoping to create a safe space for pups while creating jobs and filling a need for pet owners in St. Bernard.
The Safety Pouch is a removable pouch that stores and presents essential driving credentials needed for traffic stops and to prevent active reaching. Created by founder, David Price, The Safety Pouch was created to help facilitate safer interactions for both law enforcement and drivers during traffic stops. Price hopes to establish a warehouse and fulfillment center in St. Bernard that would create jobs and bring positive media attention to the St. Bernard community as a place of budding entrepreneurship and change.
Utopian Gaming is a gaming retailer that provides affordable games, collectibles, apparel, and accessories related to gaming, anime, and pop culture. Utopian Gaming’s mission is to meet customers' needs by providing them with the latest and most popular merchandise in store and online at affordable prices. Founder, Gene Dixon hopes to expand the business to include online retail, a family entertainment center (FEC), e-sports/tournament hosting, gaming event space, and recording studios.
Are you up for the challenge?
Startup St. Bernard, the Gulf South's largest "shark tank" style pitch competition, is back on August 1, 2024 for the 10th time! Think you're up for the challenge? Now's the time to put your best foot forward and see if you have what it takes to bring home a game-changing prize package for your business.
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 7, 2024.
Three finalists will be selected to "pitch" their business to a panel of judges on August 1, 2024. Last year's prize package was $100,870, with $59,500 in cash and $41,370 in-kind. All three finalists will receive a cash prize of at least $5,000. In the past, in-kind donations have included services ranging from legal and accounting to marketing and public relations.
Apply now for you chance to win 2024 Startup St. Bernard!
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