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New business information reporting requirement for Minnesota employers

The state’s Business Information Reporting (BIR) process is designed to ensure Minnesota has accurate, current information about employers and their workforce.

 

Elevate Hennepin named BBB Strategic Partner of the Year

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota named Hennepin County its Outstanding Strategic Partner of the Year.

Office of Minnesota Secretary of State Business Identity Recovery

The Business Identity Recovery process offers individuals affected by business identity theft a free and fast way to correct their records.

 

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.

 

Past newsletters from Elevate Hennepin

CEO Start offers polish, confidence for Open Studio Sewing founder

Save money and reduce waste with Hennepin County

Measuring the first half of 2026

Real businesses, real stories.

Madee Weisner, founder of Open Studio Sewing

CEO Start offers polish, confidence for Open Studio Sewing

When Madee Weisner started teaching people to sew, she loved it. She worked with advisors and joined CEO Start. And today, she's celebrating a year in business. 

Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association employee posing with waste bins provided via grants from Hennepin County.

Bins, bags, and collaboration: Tackling business waste with Hennepin County

Businesses generate nearly half of Hennepin County’s total waste, making them critical partners in Hennepin County’s zero-waste goals. But they’re not on their own to figure it out.