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Announcing the Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund
To help mitigate impacts from the federal immigration enforcement surge, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) is making approximately $2 million available in the form of grants.Latest announcements
Small business relief funds
Our small businesses need support more than ever right now. Several relief funds for businesses impacted by the federal immigration enforcement surge have been established.
Federal response resources
We remain steadfast in our support of small business owners and entrepreneurs across Hennepin County.
Minnesota innovation through MN Cup
Applications for the 2026 MN Cup season will open March 10 and close April 11, giving early-stage founders across Minnesota a month-long window to submit their ideas and join the state’s largest entrepreneurial community.
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Apply for the Chameleon Retail Cohort
In this cohort participants will refine their skills, network with experts, understand their goals, and strengthen their business plans.
Events
Get Started with Elevate Hennepin
This 90-minute no-cost, virtual workshop is designed for anyone looking to jumpstart their idea for a business.
Business plan essentials for artists
Learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to help you organize all the various aspects of your artistic practice and make informed business decisions.
MN Cup - an alumni perspective
Join the MN Cup Team and a panel of MN Cup Alumni for an overview session of this year's program and tangible tips/tricks!
MN Cup 2026 application info session
Join the MN Cup Team and a panel of MN Cup Alumni for an overview session of this year's program and tangible tips/tricks!