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Elevate Hennepin video guide collection

Elevate Hennepin is excited to share a collection of short, practical videos designed to help small business owners strengthen their operations, plan for the unexpected, and build long‑term stability.

 

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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

Bussin' Birria launches right with Elevate support

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Making hard decisions in CEO Now

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Accounting uncovers everything

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Real businesses, real stories.

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Building structure and finding clarity in CEO Now

When Martin Garcia launched Four Brothers Construction, he brought a lot of management experience from his prior career, but little formal business training. Before long, he started to feel the impacts, he was busy but didn’t feel like he had a lot to show for it.
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Tamara Dahlvang founder of Small Business Dreambuilders and Elevate Hennepin advisor

Accounting uncovers everything

Tamara Dahlvang, Elevate Hennepin advisor, certified public accountant (CPA) and founder of Small Business Dreambuilders, says, “Accounting uncovers everything.”

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