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Elevate Hennepin advising ‘a delight’

Primitiva Collective founder opens a retail location with guidance from Elevate advisors.

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Apply today for Tech Essentials cohorts

Tech Essentials, a new offering from Elevate Hennepin, is designed to help business owners understand technology and innovate with efficient, digital tools.

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Applications open for CEO Now

Applications are open for CEO Now, a cohort-based executive education for growth-oriented business owners. 
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CEO Next applications now open today

If you are a CEO of a second-stage business looking to grow into regional and national markets, now is the time to apply. 

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Validate your business idea: Apply today for CEO Start

Applications are now open for CEO Start, a new opportunity in the CEO growth series from Elevate Hennepin.

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Thursday, May 9

Entrepreneurs rally 2024

Come together with over 500 fellow entrepreneurs. Connect with experienced mentors, learn from top speakers and network with your peers.
Apr 30

The basics of contracts

In this presentation, business attorney Kimberly Hanlon will cover the most important things you need to know about contracts in plain-English.

 

Apr 30

Internet basics class

Fundamental topics to help you understand how the internet works and how to use it safely and efficiently.

 

Apr 30

Franchising basics

Learn what a franchise is and how it compares with starting your own business and get practical tips for how to navigate and contract with Franchisors in order to run a successful franchise business.