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Simple steps to starting your business - Session 1: Startup basics
Is Starting a Business Right for You? We don't need to tell you, making your dream come true takes a lot of planning and personal effort. Get the basics to making that dream a reality by attending this FREE five week series "Simple Steps to Start Your Business."
Real businesses, real stories.
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Elevate Hennepin serves 562 entrepreneurs with nearly 5,000 of advising in Q1
With Elevate Hennepin support, 33 businesses were able to raise a total of $6.3 million in financing to start or expand their business in Q1.
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