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Elevate Hennepin helps Sweet Science Ice Cream 'sprinkle joy'
Sprinkle, the new Sweet Science Ice Cream truck, is hitting the road, part of founder Ashlee Olds' new strategic plan. She developed the plan with support from her peers and business training in CEO Now, a cohort from Elevate Hennepin.
Latest announcements
Hatch Bloomington announces top three finalists for 2025
The top three companies were selected from a large pool of contestants vying for $100,000 in business support from Bloomington to start and grow their business in the city. Two finalists leaned on Elevate Hennepin for support bringing their business ideas to life.
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!
$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.
Events
Hopkins Thriving Thursdays: Elevate Hennepin pop-up office hours
Elevate Hennepin is hitting the road with Thriving Thursdays. Join us in Hopkins for our monthly pop-up series designed to bring expert business support directly into communities across Hennepin County.
AI street smarts
This free one-hour workshop with Doug Lessing equips you with the skills to navigate AI like a pro. Confident, alert, and streetwise.
Credit workshop
Take control of your credit and build a stronger financial future at this free Credit Workshop.
Proof of business concept - using the Lean Business Model Canvas
Completing the Lean Business Model Canvas helps business owners, or want to be business owners to focus on the elements that make their Business successful.