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Upcoming Events in Covington, LA
Palette Northshore GRAND OPENING
The public is invited to tour Palette Northshore’s completed coworking space duing their Grand Opening Bash - August 27, 2025. Registration required.
Small Business, BIG PICTURE
In this candid conversation, economic development veterans Marty Mayer, Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, and Michael Hecht will explore how small businesses and startups work alongside larger employers to fuel growth.
Open Conversations - NOFAB
Exploring the New Orleans Food & Beverage Industry w/ GNO, Inc.
Join us for Open Conversations — a relaxed, fireside-style gathering where Palette members, entrepreneurs, and curious minds come together to engage with industry experts in an open and welcoming space.
Each session features a guest speaker sharing real-world insights, lessons learned, and forward-thinking ideas from their field. Come to listen, ask questions, or simply enjoy the exchange of ideas in a space built for thoughtful connection.
Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or spark new ideas, these conversations are designed to inspire.
Registration
Free for Palette Members. $25 for non-members.
Workshop Wednesday: Master "The Ask" - How to Inspire Generosity
Master “The Ask” - How to Inspire Generosity
Guest Speaker: Katie Rose McConnell
This presentation will equip you with the confidence and strategies to make compelling asks. Turn passive interest into passionate support, learn how to deepen connections with potential donors, tell your story effectively, and inspire the generosity that fuels your mission.
Non-profit or fundraising organization professionals encouraged to attend.
Workshop Wednesday: Plan 90 Days of Content in Under 90 Minutes
Content Compass: Plan 90 Days of Content in Under 90 Minutes
Guest Speaker: Lexi Hartmann
Participants will learn how to use ChatGPT to build a content calendar that will put an end to the question “what should I post today?” They’ll learn to analyze their current content like a marketer using ChatGPT, and plan their next quarter’s content based on data, and using AI to eliminate the guesswork.
**This is not an explanation of AI but a hands on way to use it**
Workshop Wednesday: Handling Difficult Conversations
Handling Difficult Conversations
Guest Speaker: Kat Parker, Leadership Coach
Open Conversations w/ Northshore Community Foundation
Explore the Non-Profit Industry with Leslie Landry, President & CEO of Northshore Community Foundation
Join us for Open Conversations — a relaxed, fireside-style gathering where Palette members, entrepreneurs, and curious minds come together to engage with industry experts in an open and welcoming space.
Each session features a guest speaker sharing real-world insights, lessons learned, and forward-thinking ideas from their field. Come to listen, ask questions, or simply enjoy the exchange of ideas in a space built for thoughtful connection.
Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or spark new ideas, these conversations are designed to inspire.
Access to Capital Series with GNO, Inc.
GNO, Inc. present their Access to Capital event series to the Northshore business community.
StartupNOLA, in partnership with regional angel investor groups, hosts events and programs aimed at connecting Louisiana entrepreneurs with potential investors to access capital. These events, like the "Access to Capital Program," feature pitch sessions, networking opportunities, and educational sessions focused on angel investing and related state programs like the Angel Investor Tax Credit and SSBCI.
Workshop Wednesday: “Ready. Set. GOALS! How to get SMART about Planning 2026.
Ready. Set. GOALS! How to get SMART about Planning 2026
Guest Speaker: Anna Kornick, Time Management Coach
Workshop Wednesday: Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week
Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week
How To Do Business With The Federal Government
Are you looking to do business with the federal government? Don’t miss this FREE workshop on July 23 at St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation! Hosted in partnership with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC), this training will teach you how to complete your System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
Register now here: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=6450041
Business Networking @ Arena Collective
Join Palette Northshore members at our next member networking event at Arena Collective in Covington, LA!
Government Contracting: Access to Capital
Discover: Types of Loans Available; Developing the Loan Proposal; What's Important to the Lender; Credit Management
Speaker(s): Jo Ann Lawrence, SBA
Co-Sponsor(s): SLU, SBA, LED, St. Tammany Economic Development Corp, St. Tammany Chamber, Palette, StartUp Northshore
Access Community at The Aesthetic Haus
Network with fellow Palette members at The Aesthetic Haus in Mandeville. RSVP required.
Mastering the Digital Marketing Process: From Strategy to Engagement
Access Education: Mastering the Digital Marketing Process
Palette Northshore, in partnership with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University, present: “Mastering the Digital Marketing Process: From Strategy to Engagement” - a free workshop for small businesses.
Discover the core steps of an effective digital marketing strategy, from building a strong foundation to creating engaging content and driving customer interaction.
Digital marketing is essential for small businesses looking to attract, engage, and convert customers online. This session will provide actionable insights, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples to help small business owners navigate the digital landscape and optimize their marketing efforts.
What Participants Will Learn:
The key components of a digital marketing strategy and how to implement them
How to identify and reach your ideal target audience
The role of content, social media, SEO, and email marketing in customer engagement
How to use AI tools to streamline marketing efforts and save time
Practical steps to create a 30-day digital marketing plan for their business
Starting and Financing Your Business
Access Education: Starting and Financing Your Business
Palette Northshore, in partnership with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University, present a free workshop for small businesses.
Event Registration
Access Community - Networking @ Love More
Access Community - Networking @ Love More
Network with Palette community members at Love More Yoga Studio in Covington, LA.
Light bites will be provided, and our host will share some valuable business wisdom from his GRIT Mindset coaching program. RSVP today!
Access Community - A Guided Networking Event
Calling all local professionals! Join us for small bites, drinks, guided networking and collaboration designed to provide valuable connections for your business!
Access Possibilities Member Roundtable
The “Access Possibilities” Roundtable Breakfast is a dynamic business brainstorming session designed for creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and big dreamers. Just like blending colors on a canvas, we’ll mix diverse perspectives to craft fresh solutions for each other’s biggest challenges!
This collaborative experience invites business owners to “paint outside the lines” as they share roadblocks, swap strategies, and spark new ideas. Each participant will have 2 minutes to present a business need or challenge they’re facing, and the group will apply their collective creativity to “fill in the blanks” with vibrant, actionable solutions.
Whether you’re looking to add new layers to your strategy, blend bold ideas into your business, or simply need a fresh splash of inspiration, this session is your opportunity to transform uncertainty into a masterpiece of possibility.
What to Expect:
Roundtable-style brainstorming with a focus on creative problem-solving
Supportive, judgment-free space for idea generation
Takeaway solutions you can put into action immediately
Bring your biggest challenge and an open mind — together, we’ll turn obstacles into opportunities and ideas into works of art!
You're welcome to invite a friend who might be interested in joining Palette!
RSVP HERE
Palette Northshore Community Preview
Join us on Tuesday, August 27th from 5-7PM for a sneak preview of Palette, located at 201 Holiday Blvd. in Covington! We're still in the construction phase, but you'll be the first to see and hear all about our multi-functional hub designed to fuel creativity, networking, and big ideas! There's nothing else like it for entrepreneurs on the Northshore! RSVP below! Food and drinks will be available on site.
RSVP HERE
