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Hennepin County resource for entrepreneurs

Hennepin County started Elevate Hennepin to better connect business owners and entrepreneurs to expertise, capital, and resources. Elevate Hennepin is one way Hennepin County is building a more inclusive and robust economy where people and businesses from all backgrounds can thrive.

All advisors and services are paid for by Hennepin County and other partner agencies so they can be offered free to businesses.

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Yolanda Friday founder of Friday Financial Services

Elevate Update: A more modern Friday Financial Services

Yolanda Friday, founder and owner of the tax and accounting firm Friday Financial Services, joined Elevate Hennepin's CEO Start cohort for help modernizing her business. Now, a year later, she continues to successfully evolve her company to keep up with her ever-changing market.

Ebony Eromobor Certified Access Adacemy participant

Getting certified in Certified Access Academy opened a new path for Ebony Eromobor

When Ebony learned about the Certified Access Academy, she saw a chance to explore government contracting without becoming an expert in certification.