Get Started
Get your business started right with Elevate Hennepin
Get Started is a 90-minute virtual workshop designed for anyone with an idea for a business. This online learning opportunity offers anyone the jumpstart needed to get their business idea moving forward.
This short workshop provides an easy entry point for all idea-stage entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of vetting their business idea.
Who is eligible?
Eligible participants must:
- Be a resident of Hennepin County
- Have a business idea you’re ready to explore
- Be willing to question, shape and fine-tune that idea
- Be willing to talk about the idea with others
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Find the next Get Started workshop via the Elevate Hennepin events page or by signing up for the Elevate Hennepin newsletter via the form below.
Get Started
Date
June 11, 2025
Time
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Location
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