Elevate Hennepin 2026 Thriving Thursday in Hopkins

Elevate Hennepin is hitting the road with Thriving Thursdays. Join us in Brooklyn Park for our monthly pop-up series designed to bring expert business support directly into communities across Hennepin County. 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.

No appointments needed, just show up and get connected.

Antonelli and Associates, LLC (Business Strategy Advisor)

For over 20 years, Antonelli Lindsay has been at the forefront of creating and developing successful businesses across various industries. She excels in empowering start-ups to craft effective strategies, offering expert guidance that not only maximizes profits but also effectively resolves challenges. Antonelli is skilled in evaluating existing businesses to pinpoint gaps and risks, address fundamental weaknesses, and coach executives to achieve their full potential.

Whip-Smart (Marketing Advisor)

Whip-Smart is a woman-owned marketing and branding firm that specializes in brand strategy, marketing planning, messaging, web design, and email marketing. For more than a decade we’ve helped small business owners reach their goals faster and with less stress. 

Whether your business is new or established, our goal is to assist you in finding opportunities to learn and grow. Business Navigators are here to help you find an advisor, group learning, or webinar

What to Expect:

• One-on-one guidance from Elevate Hennepin consultants
• Help navigating city, county, and state business resources
• Networking with local business leaders and city staff

Join us to explore free tools, ask questions, and get personalized support in a relaxed, drop-in setting.