New Hope 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.
ConnectUP! Institute (Business Strategy)
ConnectUP! Institute is a social finance and enterprise development studio. We provide education, consulting, and collaboration on innovative social finance as well as enterprise development for entrepreneurs from underestimated communities. We provide community, content, connections, and capital for businesses 0-10 years old that are non-tech. We focus on supporting you in developing your ‘back office’ through three critical areas of business growth and development: operations, communications, and financials.
Khoo Consulting (Marketing)
Our process of using data to inform strategies includes integrating deep-level diversity practices that reflect and resonate with audiences from all backgrounds and experiences. We educate clients so they are in full control of their decisions and collaborate with them to move those decisions to action. Khoo Consulting is a certified target market woman-owned small business, with a certification in diversity and inclusion. We collaborate with clients to manage risk and prepare their businesses for robust growth.
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.
New Hope Thriving Thursdays: Elevate Hennepin pop-up office hours
Date
November 20, 2025
Time
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
New Hope City Hall
4401 Xylon Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427
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