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Elevate Update: A more modern Friday Financial Services
Yolanda Friday, founder and owner of the tax and accounting firm Friday Financial Services, joined Elevate Hennepin's CEO Start cohort for help modernizing her business. Now, a year later, she continues to successfully evolve her company to keep up with her ever-changing market.
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Apply for the Chameleon Retail Cohort
In this cohort participants will refine their skills, network with experts, understand their goals, and strengthen their business plans.
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.
Introducing Thriving Thursdays: Elevate Hennepin pop-up office hours
Elevate Hennepin, a no-cost business-support initiative from Hennepin County, is coming to a city near you this summer and fall!
We Love Local: celebrating small businesses across Hennepin County
At a recent board meeting, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners paused to recognize the incredible impact of our small business community.
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How small businesses can build visibility and trust online
In this session, you’ll learn the essential building blocks of effective social media marketing: how to choose the right platforms for your goals, create meaningful content that resonates, maintain consistency without burning out, and engage with your audience in an authentic, sustainable way.
Employment tax seminar
Attend this seminar to learn about your employment tax requirements with “real world” situations.
City of Minneapolis small business support
Meet with a representative from City of Minneapolis Small Business Team to learn about their resources.
Get Started with Elevate Hennepin
This 90-minute no-cost, virtual workshop is designed for anyone looking to jumpstart their idea for a business.