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Wednesday, February 18
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Get Started with Elevate Hennepin

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

 

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Jan 27

Kicking off a new growth strategy

You’ll walk away with practical ways to use AI in marketing, operations, customer service, and decision-making.

 

Presented by: SCORE Twin Cities

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Jan 28

Starting a business on a shoestring - marketing on a budget

This Workshop is the Second of a four Part Series on Building A Business On A Shoestring and this second module is called "DIY Marketing On A Budget". 

 

Presented by: SCORE Twin Cities

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Jan 28

Small business advocacy workshop

The 1,000 Main Streets Academy is a two-hour, hands-on training that equips entrepreneurs like you with the tools to influence policy and protect your business.

 

Presented by: Social Enterprise Minneapolis-St Paul and Main Street Alliance

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Jan 29

Be in the know - essential HR for Q1

This program highlights key regulatory changes and offers guidance on policies and procedures for a strong HR start to the year.

 

Presented by: SCORE Twin Cities

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Real businesses, real stories.

Elevate Hennepin Business Navigators Ixchel McKinnie and MayPa Yang

How to get the most out of Elevate Hennepin advising in 2026

Elevate Hennepin’s Business Navigators Ixchel McKinnie and MayPa Yang shared their best practices for getting started and getting going with Elevate Hennepin. 

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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.

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