Elevate Your Business
We connect Hennepin County business owners to advisors, training, and resources.
Resources to power your business
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.
Measuring Elevate Hennepin performance through the first half of 2026
Since Hennepin County launched Elevate Hennepin, our advisor network and cohort facilitators have supported 5,264 unique business owners in cities across Hennepin County. These entrepreneurs leveraged one-on-one advising, cohorts, workshops, and on-demand learning.
Latest announcements
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.
Startup World Cup Returns to the Twin Cities
Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, this premiere no-cost competition brings together innovative startups from across the region to pitch in front of investors, ecosystem leaders, and peers.
Build Something Great in the next 12-week Chameleon cohort
Join the virtual 12-week Build Something Great Cohort starting this September.
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.
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.
Twin Cities Startup Week - Launch Day
One day of official Twin Cities Startup Week programming for $25. Choose the day, and your pass covers every official event on it.
Small business support
Proving business owners and entrepreneurs' resources and assisting those who want to start, maintain, or expand a business in Minneapolis.
2026 MN Cup Grand Finale
Join MN Cup to celebrate the 22nd Annual Minnesota Cup Competition at the McNamara Alumni Center.