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Elevate Hennepin advising ‘a delight’
Primitiva Collective founder opens a retail location with guidance from Elevate advisors.
Latest announcements
All AnnouncementsApply 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.
Applications open for CEO Now
Applications are open for CEO Now, a cohort-based executive education for growth-oriented business owners.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.
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.
Events
All EventsEntrepreneurs rally 2024
Come together with over 500 fellow entrepreneurs. Connect with experienced mentors, learn from top speakers and network with your peers.Resources for small businesses - SBDC, WBC, VBOC, and Apex Accelerators
To Celebrate National Small Business Week, join us for a session to learn about valuable resources available in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
SBA federal certification - 8(a) business development program and small disadvantaged business self-certification
The 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program that helps small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal marketplace.
Accelerate business growth with the help of AI
Visa has invited a roundtable of experts to explore how business owners can harness the power of AI to help not only protect against payment fraud but also help find new funding opportunities.