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.
Grow with your peers in Elevate Hennepin cohorts
Brandon Bell, who oversees cohort programming in Elevate Hennepin, broke down what makes cohorts so powerful and how to find the right one for you and your business goals.
Latest announcements
Immigration resources for small businesses
We remain steadfast in our support of small business owners and entrepreneurs across Hennepin County.
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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.
Introducing Thriving Thursdays: Elevate Hennepin pop-up office hours
Elevate Hennepin, a no-cost business-support initiative from Hennepin County, is coming to a city near you this summer and fall!
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.
2026 WE Disrupt Conference
The WE* (Women Entrepreneurs) Disrupt Conference is an annual event focused on supporting Minnesota’s emerging entrepreneurs.
CEO Now informational session
CEO Now is a facilitated cohort-learning opportunity for established, growth-minded business owners looking to build strong systems and a three- to five-year growth strategy for their 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.