Hopkins Thriving Thursdays: Elevate Hennepin pop-up office hours
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.
A.M. & Associates (HR & Operations)
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, A.M. & Associates supports clients from coast to coast. Our firm creates and codifies processes, policies, and procedures to support and prioritize physical and psychological safety for our client’s internal stakeholders. In doing so, organizations collaboratively mitigate future liability: our founder believes understanding this liability in your organization today will save time, money, and limit risk in the future.
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.
Hopkins Thriving Thursdays: Elevate Hennepin pop-up office hours
Date
September 18, 2025
Time
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Hopkins Center for the Arts
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
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