October 12, 2023

Headwaters North Pitch Contest Winner

Headwaters North, along with Lake Superior State University, hosted a Pitch Competition in the Cafe at Considine Hall.

The first prize community pitch went to David Cairns of Cairns Brothers, for a horror film he is creating using UP actors.

He received $400 for winning the competition.

He is pictured with Amy Berglund of InvestUP, Mindy McCready of the LSSU Lukenda School of Business, David Cairns (center), Marilyn Clark, Headwaters North Acting CEO, and Nikki Radke of the Sault Ste.

Marie Economic Development Corporation.

And the speed boost for the head section:

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