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Minnesota innovation through MN Cup

Applications for the 2026 MN Cup season will open March 10 and close April 11, giving early-stage founders across Minnesota a month-long window to submit their ideas and join the state’s largest entrepreneurial community.

 

 

Federal response resources

We remain steadfast in our support of small business owners and entrepreneurs across Hennepin County. 

Small business relief funds guide

Our small businesses need support more than ever right now. Several relief funds for businesses impacted by the federal immigration enforcement surge have been established.

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.

 

Past newsletters from Elevate Hennepin

Expert guides to build a resilient business

Apply today for recovery grants from Hennepin County

Apply now for Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund grants

Real businesses, real stories.

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Preparing for relief funding or grants

Elevate Hennepin financial management advisors shared some of their best practices to prepare for relief funding or grants in a crisis.

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Dina Simon brings deep HR expertise to Elevate Hennepin

Dina Simon, founder of Simon and Associates, has built her career on helping organizations understand how to manage their greatest asset: people.