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Build your knowledge and process to test your business idea

Build your value proposition in a free course from DEED and University of Minnesota. 

 

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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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CEO Start group learning

This group-learning opportunity from Elevate Hennepin was designed to guide entrepreneurs with a business idea through the process of validating and launching that idea. Apply today to test your business idea and build a plan to launch. 

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Past newsletters from Elevate Hennepin

Find the right cohort for your business goals

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Expertise, empathy from Elevate Hennepin advisor Arch Empathy

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Mother Earth Gardens cultivates legacy in CEO Next

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Real businesses, real stories.

Mother Earth Gardens co-owner Karen O'Connor

Mother Earth Gardens cultivates legacy in CEO Next

When Karen O’Connor, co-owner of Mother Earth Gardens, joined CEO Next, she wasn’t chasing more locations or a bigger revenue, she was thinking about the legacy of her business.

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Advisee grown in Elevate Hennepin through 2025

2025 highlights from Elevate Hennepin

Through 2025, Elevate Hennepin continued to provide transformational support for businesses through no-cost consulting, cohorts, and a curated hub of vital resources.

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