Success stories
Entrepreneurs power their success with Elevate Hennepin
Real-life examples of business success from Elevate Hennepin
The results speak for themselves: see how entrepreneurs like you are growing their businesses, gaining confidence as business owners, and building their skills with the support of Elevate Hennepin.
Elevate Update: A more modern Friday Financial Services
Yolanda Friday, founder and owner of the tax and accounting firm Friday Financial Services, joined Elevate Hennepin's CEO Start cohort for help modernizing her business. Now, a year later, she continues to successfully evolve her company to keep up with her ever-changing market.
Vision to vibrant retail hub with Elevate Hennepin
Elevate Hennepin helps an entrepreneur launch a unique shopping concept in Uptown Minneapolis.
Start with strategy: Elevate Hennepin's ideal first step
When entrepreneurs first connect with Elevate Hennepin, one of the ideal first stops is with a business strategy advisor. These expert consultants help founders clarify their path forward, identify foundational needs, and move forward with confidence. They also help avoid a lot of wasted time, effort, and money.
Elevate update: Successful pivots for Gluestick
Abby Allen, founder of Gluestick has gone through some big pivots, and she says Elevate Hennepin helped build her skillset to do so.
Ripple Effect: A year of growth, grit and community
Chris Guttormson and Leanne Ritz, co-owners of Ripple Effect Brewing, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of opening their brewery in Rogers.
Now, they're reflecting on a year in business after working with Elevate Hennepin advisors to get the brewery started.
LEDC: A business-support 'hospital' for the Latino community
With a special focus on Latino entrepreneurship, the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) offers a range of advising through Elevate Hennepin, Hennepin County's business-support initiative, including business strategy, certification, access to capital, and focused guidance for idea-stage entrepreneurs.
Break through tech barriers with Elevate Hennepin technology advising
Finding the right tech tools, developing the right technology strategy, or building a high-quality digital presence is challenging for every business. But Hennepin County entrepreneurs and businesses can find a wide range of resources and consulting for owners and entrepreneurs exploring technology from any angle at any scale.Elevate Hennepin in the media
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