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CEO Start offers polish, confidence for Open Studio Sewing
When Madee Weisner started teaching people to sew, she loved it. She worked with advisors and joined CEO Start. And today, she's celebrating a year in business.
Latest announcements
Business Identity Recovery Program now available
The Business Identity Recovery process offers individuals affected by business identity theft a free and fast way to correct their records.
Elevate Hennepin named BBB Strategic Partner of the Year
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota named Hennepin County its Outstanding Strategic Partner of the Year.
Paid Leave grants now available for Minnesota small employers
Small business owners can now apply for grants to help offset the cost of implementing the new Minnesota Paid Leave program.
Startup World Cup Returns to the Twin Cities
Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, this premiere no-cost competition brings together innovative startups from across the region to pitch in front of investors, ecosystem leaders, and peers.
Events
Certified presence positioning for business growth
Are you ready to gain the insights and take the practical steps to position yourself for success?
Empathy field trip - storefronts
Join Arch Empathy and fellow small/solo business owners in learning more from our retail business peers!
Latinas in business - position for growth
Join this event for a powerful day of community, connection, and growth!
Business structure basics for Minnesota artists
This event will cover business models from LLC’s to 501(c)3’s, including information on how to prepare, and benefits and risks.