Rogers Thriving Thursdays: Elevate Hennepin pop-up office hours

Elevate Hennepin is hitting the road with Thriving Thursdays. Join us in Rogers 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.

IFRI-TRY (Business Strategy)

IFRI-TRYV is a non-profit organization that provides innovate ways to improve productivity and provide stability for underprivileged and undeserved BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) businesses globally by “changing the mindset for prosperity.” We serve our clients by providing access to resources and capital, and thus bridging the disparities that BIPOC businesses face to set their business up for success. We ensure our clients are prepared to start, build, and grow a business, no matter their current standing. From our founding in 2020 to the present, we have delivered over 9,500 hours and counting of business coaching, in addition to community projects ranging from hosting annual BIPOC business expositions to empowering young women with vocational and entrepreneurial skills in Liberia. We are more than a service provider; we are a community builder and catalyst for prosperity.

Monicat Data (Marketing)

Monicat Data “The Business Behind Creativity”, based in St. Paul, MN is a women-led company helping mid-size to corporate enterprises grow through strategic marketing, technology development, and design. We support our business clients with a team of diverse, creative, strategically inspired, and technically skilled project collaborators—bringing multi-perspective expertise to the organizations we serve.

Hennepin County Business Navigator
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.