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Food Entrepreneur micro grants available

This program was designed to help small consumer‑packaged‑goods (CPG) businesses grow and reach new markets.

 

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Ensure you’re up to date on COVID EIDL payments

As COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (COVID EIDL) borrowers move deeper into the repayment period, many business owners are beginning to receive reminder letters from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These notices are part of SBA’s effort to ensure borrowers remain aware of their repayment responsibilities now that the original 30‑month deferment period has ended.

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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. 

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Hatch Bloomington 2026

In 2026, the City of Bloomington reimagined the program as Hatch Bloomington Loves Local, shifting its focus to supporting existing Bloomington businesses, a strategic move that reflects the city’s commitment to strengthening the businesses that already serve as anchors in the community.

 

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Past newsletters from Elevate Hennepin

Accounting uncovers everything

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Radish Farm Stop ready to launch with help from Elevate

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Find the right cohort for your business goals

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Real businesses, real stories.

Lily Gross founder of Radish Farm Stop

Radish Farm Stop ready to launch with help from Elevate

Lily Gross, the founder of Radish Farm Stop, might still be working through some construction delays, but she says Elevate Hennepin advisors helped her feel ready to launch her business.

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Jill founder of Arch Empathy

Jill Cain offers empathy, marketing expertise

For Jill Cain, Elevate Hennepin advisor and founder of Arch Empathy, helping small business owners with marketing isn’t just about social media strategies or brand colors, it’s about finding the spark that customers are looking for.

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