How to use the updated Elevate Hennepin resource directory

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.

Step 1:

The first place to start is the side bar, click “Resource type” to see all kinds of resources.

• Elevate Hennepin advisors

All Elevate Hennepin resources including cohorts and advisors who can provide up to 25 hours each of guidance, consulting, and technical assistance.

• City-specific resources

Hyperlocal resources in various Hennepin County cities

• Coaches and consultants

Business consultants outside Elevate Hennepin

• Cohort learning and networking

Cohort education opportunities from Elevate Hennepin (marked with the blue check mark) and other organizations.

• Government resources

Resources funded by Hennepin County and other local governments.

• Lending resources

Funding resources, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and advising to prepare for funding.

Step 2:

Choose your specific need or area of support. Elevate Hennepin caters to nine areas of support including: Access to capital, Accounting, Business strategy, Certification, Financial management, Human resources, Legal, Marketing, and Technology.

Step 3:

Choose any industry or cultural specialty. These specialties include everything from the restaurant industry and unique situations like cooperative businesses to immigrant- and veteran-specific guidance and support.

Step 4:

Find a resource in your language. Elevate Hennepin offers resources in English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and other languages from across the business community. Also find language-specific guidance via our language options page.

Step 5:

Lastly, pick the stage of your business. Elevate Hennepin offers specialized idea-stage guidance from early-stage experts who can offer 15 hours of guidance each. Startups, early-growth companies, and larger second-stage companies can get up to 25 hours from each advisor.