<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1EWw5Z_1GuKzCoX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1EWw5Z_1GuKzCoX00" width="680" height="356" >STartUP Northshore has announced the three finalists selected to compete in the Fall 2026 series of THE LAUNCHPAD on Nov. 16, a live startup pitch competition showcasing promising early-stage entrepreneurs from across the northshore.The competition will take place in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium before a live audience and a panel of judges while competing for a share of a $5,000 grant prize pool from the OnPath Foundation. The event will also serve as the northshore's kickoff to Global Entrepreneurship Week. STartUP Northshore works alongside partners throughout Greater New Orleans to connect local entrepreneurs with additional events and opportunities across the southeast Louisiana entrepreneurial ecosystem.The three finalists are:• Tom Cain, founder of Cain Global Innovations, developer of LZ Guardian AI, a patent-pending, portable helicopter landing zone safety system that helps ground crews identify hazards, mark landing zones, and communicate critical information to pilots. Designed for volunteer fire departments, the system aims to make emergency medical helicopter landings safer and more affordable.• Leah Smith, founder of Face Yoga Institute, a Hammond-based facial wellness education company offering guided self-care experiences, digital master classes, and accredited professional training. The company is building a scalable wellness platform connecting consumers, professionals and organizations through skincare education and wellness experiences.• Sarah Cooper Smith, founder of Northshore Bath Co., creator of Primi Bath Gloves, patent-pending bath gloves handcrafted in the USA from certified organic cotton. They are designed to help parents and caregivers securely hold, wash and dry infants to make bath time safer and easier.This event will also introduce Boothstrapped, a new startup showcase featuring alumni of STartUP Northshore's entrepreneurship programs. During the networking reception, attendees will have the chance to explore interactive displays, discover innovative products and services being developed by local entrepreneurs, and connect directly with the founders behind them. The showcase celebrates the progress of businesses supported through STartUP Northshore, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to build relationships with potential customers, partners and investors.A networking reception featuring the inaugural Boothstrapped business showcase begins at 5 p.m., followed by the live pitch competition at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, and registration is encouraged.Chamber of Commerce to host business awardsThe St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce will recognize 11 deserving local businesses at its 24th annual Business Appreciation Awards Luncheon on Nov. 12 at Benedict’s Plantation in Mandeville.Awards will be presented in nine categories, recognizing businesses for their accomplishments and contributions to St. Tammany Parish. They include customer service, innovation, community involvement, family business, hospitality and more.Networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the program and awards presentation from non until 1:30 p.m. at 1144 N. Causeway Blvd.</div></body>

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STartUP Northshore has announced the three finalists selected to compete in the Fall 2026 series of THE LAUNCHPAD on Nov. 16, a live startup pitch competition showcasing promising early-stage entrepreneurs from across the northshore. The competition will take place in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium before a live audience and a...

Three entrepreneurs will compete Nov. 16 in Slidell

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STartUP Northshore has announced the three finalists selected to compete in the Fall 2026 series of THE LAUNCHPAD on Nov. 16, a live startup pitch competit

Three entrepreneurs will compete Nov. 16 in Slidell

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