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.
Dina Simon brings deep HR expertise to Elevate Hennepin
Dina Simon, founder of Simon and Associates, has built her career on helping organizations understand how to manage their greatest asset: people.
February is Shop Local Month in Hennepin County
Hennepin County has proclaimed February as Shop Local Month in partnership with the State of Minnesota.
Video guides: Renegotiating a lease in a financial crisis
When financial pressure hits a small business, the primary cost can become a major challenge, but it’s one that can be solved with smart negotiation.
Meet MayPa Yang: Elevate Hennepin’s new Business Navigator
We’re thrilled to introduce MayPa Yang, the newest Elevate Hennepin Business Navigator. MayPa brings incredible energy, experience, and a deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs and business owners succeed.
How to use the updated Elevate Hennepin resource directory
We’ve made a few minor updates to the Elevate Hennepin resource directory going into 2026. Keep up with those changes and get a refresher on how to use the resource directory to find the best advisor, cohort, or local resource for your business.
Grow with your peers in Elevate Hennepin cohorts
Brandon Bell, who oversees cohort programming in Elevate Hennepin, broke down what makes cohorts so powerful and how to find the right one for you and your business goals.
How to get the most out of Elevate Hennepin advising in 2026
Elevate Hennepin’s Business Navigators Ixchel McKinnie and MayPa Yang shared their best practices for getting started and getting going with Elevate Hennepin.
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