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Meet your 12 new Elevate Hennepin advisors
Elevate Hennepin is proud to introduce 12 new expert advisors and consultants that bring even deeper business support to the advisor network.Latest announcements

HR Next applications open
Applications are now open for HR Next, a group-learning opportunity that empowers business leaders with no-cost consulting, data-informed tactics, and strategies to solve workforce challenges and improve overall business health.

CEO Now applications open
Applications for the 2025 CEO Now group-learning opportunity are open.
Dozens of business owners have transformed their business and how they think about their business. Apply today and build your business with your peers.

CEO Start group learning
This group-learning opportunity from Elevate Hennepin was designed to guide entrepreneurs with a business idea through the process of validating and launching that idea. Apply today to test your business idea and build a plan to launch.

Hennepin County Board Chair Irene Fernando kicks off CEO Next
The latest group of CEO Next started their group training with a warm welcome from Hennepin County Commissioner and Board Chair Irene Fernando.
Events

Business development essentials
This workshop will provide some terrific guidance on the basic components of building your business. We’ll focus on understanding what product or service you want to take to market, who’s your customer, who’s your competition and how you’re unique.
Thinking about business workshop
Are you thinking about starting a business? Join us every third Saturday from 9am - 1pm for our FREE Thinking About Business Workshop! This workshop will be live IN PERSON.Pitching your work for artists
Learn the basics of what constitutes a “pitch”, or how to tell the story of your work to potential collaborators, funders and other stakeholders. Clarify the important elements of your pitch, practice your pitch and get feedback in real time from your peers.
Skyrocket your online presence: digital marketing tactics for success
Learn to elevate your websites, craft powerful brand strategies, and master multi-channel marketing. Discover how ChatGPT can revolutionize your content creation and customer interactions.