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Elevate Hennepin wins coveted NACo award

We at Elevate Hennepin are proud to announce an award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo recognized Elevate Hennepin’s approach to economic development as a noteworthy among counties across the country at the organization’s 2024 conference and awards ceremony.

 

Elevate Hennepin wins coveted NACo award

We at Elevate Hennepin are proud to announce an award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo recognized Elevate Hennepin’s approach to economic development as a noteworthy among counties across the country at the organization’s 2024 conference and awards ceremony.

 

CEO Next applications open

If you are a CEO of a second-stage business looking to grow into regional and national markets, now is the time to apply. 

Hennepin County board approves $4.22M for new small business capital funds

New funding aims to address the capital needs of under resourced entrepreneurs and reduce disparities in the county’s small business ecosystem.

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