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Paid Leave grants now available for Minnesota small employers

Small business owners can now apply for grants to help offset the cost of implementing the new Minnesota Paid Leave program.

 

Paid Leave grants now available for Minnesota small employers

Small business owners can now apply for grants to help offset the cost of implementing the new Minnesota Paid Leave program.

 

Startup World Cup Returns to the Twin Cities

Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, this premiere no-cost competition brings together innovative startups from across the region to pitch in front of investors, ecosystem leaders, and peers.

 

Build Something Great in the next 12-week Chameleon cohort

Join the virtual 12-week Build Something Great Cohort starting this September.

 

Past newsletters from Elevate Hennepin

Measuring the first half of 2026

A vision for growth in HR Next

Building a strong legal foundation with LegalCORPS

Real businesses, real stories.

Elevate Hennepin at mid-year 2026.

Measuring Elevate Hennepin performance through the first half of 2026

Since Hennepin County launched Elevate Hennepin, our advisor network and cohort facilitators have supported 5,264 unique business owners in cities across Hennepin County. These entrepreneurs leveraged one-on-one advising, cohorts, workshops, and on-demand learning.

Alex Gebru founder of A1 Tree and Stump Removal

A1 Tree & Stump Removal hones vision for growth in HR Next

With guidance found in HR Next, Alex Gerbu developed a new vision for growth and evolution at A1 Tree & Stump Removal.