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Elevate Hennepin business advisors
Thursday, September 24
Featured event

Elevate Hennepin 2026 Thriving Thursday in Hopkins

Whether you're launching a new venture or growing an existing business, these events offer a chance to connect face-to-face with professional consultants, Business Navigators, and city economic development staff all at no cost.

 

Sep 16

Twin Cities Startup Week - Innovation Day

Purchase a one-day pass for any day for only $25 or select other pass levels at your discretion.

 

Presented by: BETA

Sep 16

Strategic scale - building a blueprint for sustainable growth

Expanding your impact your business makes requires a rock-solid plan. Join us to map out your next phase of business evolution.

 

Presented by: Impact Hub

Sep 16

Get Started with Elevate Hennepin

This 90-minute no-cost, virtual workshop is designed for anyone looking to jumpstart their idea for a business.

 

Presented by: Elevate Hennepin

Sep 17

Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax workshop

This workshop will help business owners improve bookkeeping practices, understand financial statements and business taxes, manage cash flow, and organize the financial documents needed to pursue funding opportunities.

 

Presented by: IFRI-TRYV

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.