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New grants available to support industrial innovation in Minnesota's food systems

The MPCA’s industrial innovation in food systems program provides funding to food and beverage manufacturing facilities and food waste processing sites to cut climate pollution, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

 

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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

Expertise, empathy from Elevate Hennepin advisor Arch Empathy

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Mother Earth Gardens cultivates legacy in CEO Next

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Expert guides to build a resilient business

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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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