Elevate Your Business
We connect Hennepin County business owners to advisors, services, and resources.
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Meet one-on-one with an advisor to assess your best next step.
Breaking through complexity with WomenVenture
As an Elevate Hennepin advisor, WomenVenture uses more than 40 years of experience in small business consulting to break down the complexities of small business ownership.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.
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.
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.
Events
Introduction to paid leave webinar
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Minnesota Paid Leave will provide job protections and payments to workers who need time off to care for themselves or a family member.
Marketing in a digital world
Marketing in a Digital World will help you get noticed and build a community online.
Small business call
The meeting, which is the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m., is an opportunity for small business owners to have a conversation with business experts and their peers.
SBIR/STTR ask us anything
The session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the SBIR/STTR Programs and how to apply the knowledge gained in our MNSBIR, Inc. and SBIR/STTR Overview.