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Area of support — Technology

Identify technology resources

Leverage the latest technology

Connect with our technology expert advisors to identify solutions to solve your business needs. This includes: 

  • Learning about cutting-edge tech products that can be introduced to your business model 
  • Determining your website needs and ideal user experience
  • Gaining confidence in using apps, devices, and other tools to improve your customers’ experience and save you time
  • Support for technology implementation

Elevate Hennepin advisors offer strategic guidance for your business to get to the next step. While they may support some implementation activities, business owners are responsible for ongoing maintenance and day-to-day operations. Businesses should be prepared to engage their own resources for complex projects that are anticipated to take more than 25 hours.

Contact an advisor below to help you identify and plan for your next critical step.

Not sure where to start? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Business Navigator.

Technology resources

Asian Media Access

Asian Media Access and the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota have joined hands and worked together to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs with cultural/linguistic appropriate technical assistance.
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Specialties

Financial management, Access to Capital, Strategic planning, Technology, Advisors and consultants, Lending resources, Coaches and mentors, Hennepin County,
Specialization
Asian and Pacific Islander; Immigrant
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks Hmong; Speaks another language

BETA

Guidance and connection for Minnesota-based tech startups.
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Specialties

Strategic planning, Technology, Cohort learning and networking, Government resources, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
Stage
Idea stage businesses
Language
Speaks English

Tech Essentials

Tech Essentials is a new suite of business support designed to help business owners strengthen their technology understanding and innovate with efficient, digital tools.
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Specialties

Technology, Cohort learning and networking, Hennepin County,
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)

Technologist Computers SBC

Technologist Computers is a leading provider of high-quality computer hardware, software, ecommerce, websites and cybersecurity services. We are a social enterprise that delivers customized IT solutions.
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Specialties

Technology, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Specialization
African American or Black; Disadvantaged businesses
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English

Neighborhood Development Center

Helping business owners enhance their technology skillset for general business, accounting, and marketing.
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Specialties

Financial management, Marketing, Strategic planning, Technology, Advisors and consultants, Cohort learning and networking, Lending resources, Hennepin County,
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks Hmong; Speaks another language; Speaks Somali; Speaks Spanish

Small Business Technical Assistance Program (B-TAP)

Consulting and technical assistance to support Minneapolis entrepreneurs and established businesses.
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Specialties

Financial management, Access to Capital, Human resources, Legal, Marketing, Strategic planning, Technology, Advisors and consultants, City specific resource, Government resources, Lending resources,
Specialization
Co-op businesses; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English

Upcoming technology events

Accelerate business growth with the help of AI

Visa has invited a roundtable of experts to explore how business owners can harness the power of AI to help not only protect against payment fraud but also help find new funding opportunities.

 

Securing your small business in a work-from-anywhere world

Rapid digitalization and heightened security risks demand a multi-faceted approach. Learn how to protect your organization’s data and minimize risks while supporting work-from-anywhere.

 

Internet basics class

Fundamental topics to help you understand how the internet works and how to use it safely and efficiently.