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Thursday, October 29
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Certified presence positioning for business growth

Are you ready to gain the insights and take the practical steps to position yourself for success?

 

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Oct 17

Business plan essentials for artists

Learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to help you organize all the various aspects of your artistic practice and make informed business decisions.

 

Presented by: Hennepin County Library and Springboard for the Arts

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Oct 20

WomenVenture lending program explained

Learn how to navigate WomenVenture's lending process. If you're ready, decide the right loan amount, and ask loan officers your questions!

 

Presented by: WomenVenture

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Oct 21

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

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Oct 22

Connecting Minnesota strengths with Chilean and Argentine market demand

This webinar will explore opportunities in Chile and Argentina — two important South American markets with growing demand for U.S. manufacturing expertise, industrial equipment, technology, and value-added products.

 

Presented by: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

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Real businesses, real stories.

Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association employee posing with waste bins provided via grants from Hennepin County.

Bins, bags, and collaboration: Tackling business waste with Hennepin County

Businesses generate nearly half of Hennepin County’s total waste, making them critical partners in Hennepin County’s zero-waste goals. But they’re not on their own to figure it out. 

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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.

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