Elevate Your Business
We connect Hennepin County business owners to advisors, services, and resources.
Explore professional tools and resources for your business
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Identify the best resources for your needs with one-on-one advising.
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Get connected to professional resources, tools, and guidance from business experts.
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Meet one-on-one with an advisor to assess your best next step.
Advisor Tashie George offers support and connection
Tashie George has built several successful businesses and now she's guiding small business owners and idea-stage entrepreneurs on how to avoid the many roadblocks she faced as the lead advisor with IFRI-TRYV, a nonprofit small-business support organization.
Latest announcements
Elevate Hennepin small business loan funds available
As part of the Elevate Hennepin small business capital strategy, two new financing opportunities are available for small businesses.
HR Next cohort
HR Next is a group-learning opportunity that empowers business leaders with no-cost consulting, data-informed tactics, and strategies to solve workforce challenges and improve overall business health.
CEO Now group learning
Dozens of business owners have transformed their business and how they think about their business. Apply today and build your business with your peers.
CEO Start group learning
This group-learning opportunity from Elevate Hennepin was designed to guide entrepreneurs with a business idea through the process of validating and launching that idea. Apply today to test your business idea and build a plan to launch.
Events
Business formation choosing the right structure
Deciding on the right legal structure is critical for any business. This session will guide you through the options—LLC, 501(c)(3), corporation, and more.
e-Commerce 2: running your online store for artists
For artists who have chosen a platform, this workshop covers the ins and outs of running your online store. Learn how to choose a domain name, accept payments, pack and ship your work, sales tax, product photography and more.
MN entrepreneur kick-off
Connect with Founders and leading Entrepreneur Supporters in MN. Gain - helpful - Financing, Operations, and Disruptive Technology Guidance.
1 million cups
A weekly event that brings entrepreneurs and the Minneapolis I Saint Paul community together over coffee and conversations.