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Food Entrepreneur micro grants available

This program was designed to help small consumer‑packaged‑goods (CPG) businesses grow and reach new markets.

 

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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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Radish Farm Stop ready to launch with help from Elevate

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Find the right cohort for your business goals

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Expertise, empathy from Elevate Hennepin advisor Arch Empathy

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Real businesses, real stories.

Jill founder of Arch Empathy

Jill Cain offers empathy, marketing expertise

For Jill Cain, Elevate Hennepin advisor and founder of Arch Empathy, helping small business owners with marketing isn’t just about social media strategies or brand colors, it’s about finding the spark that customers are looking for.

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Get Started helps entrepreneurs focus on what’s important

Elevate Hennepin’s Get Started workshop is designed as a clear, approachable starting point for entrepreneurs. 
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