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Congrats to 2025 MN Cup winner

Congratulations to Hennepin County business and 2025 MN Cup grand prize winner AcQumen Medical! The company was awarded $100,000 to support the growth of technology that helps doctors manage the heart function of critically ill infants and children.

 

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!

 

Apply now for MN PROMISE Act Grants

Round 2 of the MN PROMISE Act Grants program is officially open, this is your chance to access state-backed funding and support to strengthen your small business. 

 

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Abby Allen founder of Gluestick on stage at MinneDemo

Elevate update: Successful pivots for Gluestick

Abby Allen, founder of Gluestick has gone through some big pivots, and she says Elevate Hennepin helped build her skillset to do so.  

Chris and Leanne of Ripple Effect brewing in Rogers Minnesota who used Elevate Hennepin for no cost business advising.

Ripple Effect: A year of growth, grit and community

Chris Guttormson and Leanne Ritz, co-owners of Ripple Effect Brewing, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of opening their brewery in Rogers.

Now, they're reflecting on a year in business after working with Elevate Hennepin advisors to get the brewery started.