Elevate Your Business
We connect Hennepin County business owners to advisors, training, and resources.
We stand with our business community.
Connect with a Navigator
Identify the best resources for your needs with one-on-one advising.
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Get connected to professional resources, tools, and guidance from business experts.
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Meet with a Business Navigator to assess your best next step.
Jill Cain offers empathy, marketing expertise
For Jill Cain, Elevate Hennepin advisor and founder of Arch Empathy, helping small business owners with marketing isn’t just about social media strategies or brand colors, it’s about finding the spark that customers are looking for.
Latest announcements
Apply now for CEO Start Bootcamp
This two-day, hands-on experience helps early-stage entrepreneurs test their ideas, strengthen their business models, and gain the confidence to take their next steps.
Reminder: Elevate Hennepin small business loan funds available
As part of the Elevate Hennepin small business capital strategy, financing opportunities are available for small businesses.
Hatch Bloomington 2026
In 2026, the City of Bloomington reimagined the program as Hatch Bloomington Loves Local, shifting its focus to supporting existing Bloomington businesses, a strategic move that reflects the city’s commitment to strengthening the businesses that already serve as anchors in the community.
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.
Events
Lunch break business boost
Grab your lunch and learn the secrets to getting SBA funding and boosting your credit game in this casual session!
Tech Con 2026
Move from "clueless" to "command" with peer-to-peer networking tailored for MN business leaders.
Build a pitch deck that works
Are you ready to confidently present your business and attract the interest and investment you need? Your pitch deck isn't just a collection of slides—it's the story of your company.
Building business resilience together
Join LEDC for a free, hands-on workshops designed to help you strengthen your business and face financial challenges with confidence.