Elevate Your Business
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Building a strong legal foundation with LecalCORPS
Every successful business needs a sturdy foundation from which to grow, not just operationally or financially, but legally too.
Latest announcements
6,000 pounds of food waste diverted at Midtown Global Market
Five businesses at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis have launched organics recycling through a Hennepin County grant, marking a meaningful step toward more sustainable business operations.
Ensure you’re up to date on COVID EIDL payments
As COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (COVID EIDL) borrowers move deeper into the repayment period, many business owners are beginning to receive reminder letters from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These notices are part of SBA’s effort to ensure borrowers remain aware of their repayment responsibilities now that the original 30‑month deferment period has ended.
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.
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.
Fueling small business growth - an overview of SBA programs and services
Each session features SBA staff who explain key topics in a friendly, easy-to-understand way, share eligibility details, and address your specific questions.
AI and its impact on intellectual property
This workshop provides an overview of how artificial intelligence is affecting the major forms of intellectual property with particular emphasis on inventorship, authorship, ownership, and infringement risks arising from AI-assisted creation.
A final step that builds your business – master follow-up and create loyal clients
Whether you’re a solopreneur, small business owner, or sales professional, this presentation will rewire the way you think about follow-up, loyalty, and referral generation.