K.C. Kye, owner of K-Mama Sauce
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General business coaching and grant navigation with cultural competence to serve the African diaspora.
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Marketing, social media training, marketing skills development for startups through second-stage businesses.
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The Co-operative Technical Assistance Program offers support for the development of new Minneapolis co-operatives.
Connect with Elevate Hennepin advisors about opportunities of light rail and changes to your business.
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Reimbursement for Minnesota based small and midsize employers who provide reasonable accommodations to disabled job applicants and employees.
Supportive coaching and certification guidance with cultural competence to serve Women of Color.
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Financial literacy and business development consultancy with a mission to serve African communities in Minnesota.
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Wealth building via coaching and business advising in African immigrant communities.
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Business advising and coaching designed to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs.
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Strategy, business planning and coaching with enthusiasm for a business-life balance.
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Guidance and connection for Minnesota-based tech startups.
Technical support, professional development and financial assistance to help Black women business owners build generational wealth.
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Cohort learning for second-stage companies looking to build their business and their network.
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Cohort opportunity to guide Women of Color-owned businesses through certification to work with governments and enterprises.
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Low-interest loans for high-priority areas in the City of Dayton.
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Bookkeeping, costing, and financial management for businesses looking to scale.
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Advising to promote economic equity in the Latino business community.
Patient debt capital and favorable terms for commercial real estate development and acquisition.
Loans for growing manufacturing companies.
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Community Entrepreneurship Program
Financial analysis, investment preparation, and business planning assessment with an emphasis on helping Black and Brown women entrepreneurs.
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Contracting opportunities for businesses large and small to provide goods and services to Hennepin County.
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Forgivable loans for building owners and commercial tenants along the Central Avenue Cultural District to improve interiors.
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Cohort education opportunities and forgivable loans for arts and cultural nonprofits.
Financing support for child-care entrepreneurs to start, manage and grow sustainable businesses.
Matching grants to revitalize and sustain economic vitality in Minneapolis commercial districts.
Matching grants to revitalize and sustain economic vitality in Minneapolis commercial districts.
Database of supply partners seeking to connect with the Minnesota supply chain.
Training and templates to help businesses meet compliance regulations around hazardous waste.
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Marketing, social media training, marketing skills development for early-stage businesses and second-stage businesses.
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Business plan development, strategic planning, and executive coaching that improves understanding and develops organizational vision.
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Legal services for everything from formation, taxation, and leases to navigating government regulations.
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Low-interest loans to help property owners make repairs, improve safety, and structural integrity.
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Inspections for food, beverage, and lodging establishments across Hennepin County.
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Free information and guidance on patents, trademarks, industry reports and consumer profiles.
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An ideal first stop in Elevate Hennepin, get connected with the right resources for your business goals.
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Connecting businesses with employees and providing in-depth analysis on employment data and trends.
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Impact-minded business generalists empowering changemakers with expertise to grow.
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Loan program to support Indian-owned businesses across Minnesota.
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Advocacy and support for businesses along the Lake Street business corridor.
Latino-focused consultancy for business advising, coaching, financial management and financing advising.
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Construction-focused consultants to help with project management, asset management, financing insights and coaching.
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Wrap-around services for management education, finances and market trends.
Low-interest loans to finance equipment and building improvements in Minneapolis.
Promoting American Indian businesses with advising and connection.
Financing for small businesses across Minnesota.
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Increasing access to flexible and affordable capital and support services for businesses across Minnesota.
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Loan fund dedicated to spurring economic growth by financing job-creating businesses.
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The City of Minnetonka offers one-time assistance for emergency or unforeseen circumstances.
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Procurement support for economically disadvantaged or veteran-owned businesses working with Minnesota government.
Fund that provides training and access to capital to promote entrepreneurship among American Indian people across Minnesota.
An organization dedicated to creating equal opportunity for Disadvantage Business Enterprises in highway, transit, and airport projects.
Helping business owners enhance their technology skillset for general business, accounting, and marketing.
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Designing sustainable business structure and sound practices through coaching, financial management, and business planning.
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Helping create community wealth by providing success planning support and guidance on forming employee-owned cooperatives.
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Providing capacity-building services and empowering nonprofits to achieve their missions.
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Business assessment, growth development and expert advising for construction businesses.
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Loans to provide working capital and cash reserves to help nonprofits rebuild.
Tax credits for research and development activities across Minnesota.
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The gold standard of Small Business Administration loans.
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Loans of up to $50,000 through Small Business Administration intermediaries.
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Nonprofit community developer dedicated to living-wage jobs, affordable housing, and a vibrant local economy.
Co-op friendly financing to support businesses with unique ownership structures.
One-on-one general business advising, business navigation, certifications, and financial management training for all businesses.
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Financing and commercial lending for St. Louis Park businesses.
Low-interest loans for new and existing business and property owners in St. Louis Park.
Statewide network of professional business consultants that offer advising and funding assessment to businesses from startup to growth.
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Technical assistance for small, women-owned, and minority-owned business in Minneapolis.
Business planning, financial analysis, and tools to build creative businesses.
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Financial aid and technical assistance to Minnesota small businesses exporting products or services to foreign markets.
Commercial lending, leasing support, and a Small Business Administration (SBA) lender.
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Providing technology support and best practices for small businesses.
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Professional development and personal connection with free memberships for Hennepin County business owners.
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Loans and grants to support veteran-owned small businesses.
Coaching with an emphasis on concept development, business fundamentals, and strategic planning to prepare businesses for robust growth.
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Technical assistance and financial resources to support businesses along the West Broadway Corridor in North Minneapolis.
Agency supporting economic development of the West Bank district via advising and connecting.
Tools to help women-owned businesses achieve economic success through planning and assessment, accounting best practices, and financial advising.
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Federal tax credit designed to incentivize employers to hire from groups who consistently experience high rates of unemployment.