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Hennepin County: A long-term partner to the business community
For more than a decade, Hennepin County has supported the business community with economic development programming to build a stronger, more equitable, and resilient local economy.
Latest announcements
Elevate Hennepin small business loan funds available
As part of the Elevate Hennepin small business capital strategy, two new financing opportunities are available for small businesses.
$100,000 at stake in second-annual Hatch Bloomington contest
The City of Bloomington announced Hatch Bloomington is back for a second year, and so is a chance to win $100,000 to bring a bold business idea to life in Bloomington.
HR Next cohort
HR Next is a group-learning opportunity that empowers business leaders with no-cost consulting, data-informed tactics, and strategies to solve workforce challenges and improve overall business health.
CEO Now group learning
Dozens of business owners have transformed their business and how they think about their business. Apply today and build your business with your peers.
Events
Certified Access presence: positioning for business growth
Are you ready to gain the insights and take the practical steps to position yourself for success?
Demystifying the FAR in federal contracting
If you’re embarking on the federal contracting journey, you’ll need to understand the requirements of the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation).
Why all generations matter in marketing
There are 5+ generations in the workforce. This webinar will talk about how each generation is different, yet similar, and how you can account for their communication needs in your business development.When growing from start-up to 20+ employees - session 1
How do you know when it’s time to expand your team? How do you grow from start-up to small business without losing that start-up adrenaline?