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.
Schedule a consultation
Meet with a Business Navigator to assess your best next step.
Meet MayPa Yang: Elevate Hennepin’s new Business Navigator
We’re thrilled to introduce MayPa Yang, the newest Elevate Hennepin Business Navigator. MayPa brings incredible energy, experience, and a deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs and business owners succeed.
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
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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.
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.
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.
Build a business on a shoestring
At this third Module in the Series Starting a Business On A Shoestring we will be discussing Lean Operations and Smart Systems.
Social media in the modern age
This session breaks down what’s changing across platforms, what content works today, and how to adapt your strategy without feeling overwhelmed.
Insurance basics for small businesses
Join this workshop where we will help you understand the different types of insurance coverage available and which ones are best suited for your specific business needs.