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CEO Now: Action-oriented skills for growth-minded owners
For business owners with limited time, every hour spent away from daily operations must deliver real value. CEO Now, an investment from Hennepin County, was built with that reality in mind.Latest announcements
New business information reporting requirement for Minnesota employers
The state’s Business Information Reporting (BIR) process is designed to ensure Minnesota has accurate, current information about employers and their workforce.
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.
Office of Minnesota Secretary of State Business Identity Recovery
The Business Identity Recovery process offers individuals affected by business identity theft a free and fast way to correct their records.
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.
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.
How to go from idea to a business plan
In this 75-minute free webinar, we'll equip you with a practical and efficient approach to planning.
How to get more Google reviews
Join SEO expert and instructor Jesse Dolan as you learn proven strategies, valuable tips, and helpful tools to consistently generate more Google reviews from your customers.
Canva Academy for small business
Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required.