Elevate Your Business
We connect Hennepin County business owners to advisors, training, and resources.
We stand with our business community.
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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.
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Meet with a Business Navigator to assess your best next step.
Jill Cain offers empathy, marketing expertise
For Jill Cain, Elevate Hennepin advisor and founder of Arch Empathy, helping small business owners with marketing isn’t just about social media strategies or brand colors, it’s about finding the spark that customers are looking for.
Latest announcements
CEO Start Bootcamp
This two-day, hands-on experience helps early-stage entrepreneurs test their ideas, strengthen their business models, and gain the confidence to take their next steps.
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.
CEO Start group learning
This group-learning opportunity from Elevate Hennepin was designed to guide entrepreneurs with a business idea through the process of validating and launching that idea. Apply today to test your business idea and build a plan to launch.
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.
Nonprofit compliance - legal requirements and best practices
While every organization is unique, all nonprofits must comply with state and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard charitable assets.
WomenVenture Overview
FREE, 60-minute webinar where budding entrepreneurs can come together to learn about WomenVenture’s program offerings.
TikTok advertising and marketing
Learn the ins and outs of using TikTok to market your business to specific audiences.