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Entrepreneurs power their success with Elevate Hennepin

Real-life examples of business success from Elevate Hennepin

The results speak for themselves: see how entrepreneurs like you are growing their businesses, gaining confidence as business owners, and building their skills with the support of Elevate Hennepin.

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Featured Success Story

Finding tools and tactics to keep growing in CEO Next

Finding ways to continue growing a successful business can be as challenging as starting something new. That’s why CEO Next brings together successful businesses leaders to work through challenges that come with success.
Jeffrey Scott founder of ME & I Fitness

CEO Now helps gym owner pivot to better serve his community

When a new commercial building went up, Jeffrey Scott opened a gym. then reality of running a small business hit. 
Poh Lin Khoo founder of Khoo Consulting and Elevate Hennepin business advisor

Three brand building blocks from Elevate advisor Poh Lin Khoo

Elevate Hennepin advisor Poh Lin Khoo has tips to build a solid brand foundation.  

Elevate stats through 2023

14,800 hours, 1,100 entrepreneurs served in 2023

Elevate Hennepin advisors spent an incredible 14,809 hours working with 1,122 entrepreneurs across Hennepin County last year.
Ahmed Mohidin an elevate hennepin advisor

Sigma Consulting's Ahmed Mohidin breaks down financial management

Principal advisor at Sigma Consulting & Training highlights need for financial structure. 

Kristen Denzer headshot for CEO Next

Finding tools and tactics to keep growing in CEO Next

Finding ways to continue growing a successful business can be as challenging as starting something new. That’s why CEO Next brings together successful businesses leaders to work through challenges that come with success.
Heidi Mueller, founder of Excelsior Candle Company

Founder credits CEO Now with saving her business

Without process, a successful business turned into burnout.

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Applications are now open for CEO Now, a cohort opportunity designed to help established, growth-minded business owners and founders with employees to build and strengthen systems to keep growing.