Hennepin County Library

Resource bank for patents and trademarks, industry reports and consumer profiles. Also find business planning tools. Hennepin County librarians additionally are available to help business owners access and navigate these resources. Learn more →

Specialties

Business strategy, Government resources

Specialization

Stage

Early growth businesses (1-9 employees), Idea stage businesses, Second stage businesses (10+ employees), Startup businesses (0 employees)

Language

Speaks English

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Get connected to professional resources, tools, and guidance from business experts.

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Upcoming Hennepin County Library events

Intellectual property basics - copyright and trademark for artists

Learn the difference between the two, how and why to register them, and how both can be used to protect your brand and your creative work.

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Small business support

A representative from the City of Minneapolis Small Business Team will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those who want to start, maintain, or expand a business in Minneapolis.

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