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CEO Now offers strategy, hope for Copperwing Distillery
Kyle Kettering, the owner of Copperwing Distillery joined CEO Now for some hope, and came away with a solid strategy to move forward.Latest announcements
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Hennepin County Board Chair Irene Fernando kicks off CEO Next
The latest group of CEO Next started their group training with a warm welcome from Hennepin County Commissioner and Board Chair Irene Fernando.
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Elevate Hennepin wins coveted NACo award
We at Elevate Hennepin are proud to announce an award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo recognized Elevate Hennepin’s approach to economic development as a noteworthy among counties across the country at the organization’s 2024 conference and awards ceremony.
![Frank Brown owner of Minuteman Press Uptown and CEO Next alum](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/elevate-hennepin/stories-images/Frank-Brown-of-Minuteman-Press-Uptown.jpg?h=800&iar=0&w=1200&rev=efeaac6ebc9b4b378b5140ae4445af90&hash=343BB3C8AF02B10BAD94B2CEBB08A976)
CEO Next applications open
If you are a CEO of a second-stage business looking to grow into regional and national markets, now is the time to apply.
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Hennepin County board approves $4.22M for new small business capital funds
New funding aims to address the capital needs of under resourced entrepreneurs and reduce disparities in the county’s small business ecosystem.
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What you need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
Join LegalCORPS Lead Staff Attorney, Joshua Franklin, for an online workshop about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This online workshop will be offered on Thursday, December 5 at Noon and on Thursday, Decembrer 19 at 5:30 PM. Click HERE to register and learn about the CTA’s effect on small businesses and how to comply.
Idea to launch - your 2025 kickstart
Perfectionism. Second-guessing. Endless wishing. Sound familiar? Guess what—they're NOT business-building tactics. They're time-wasting distractions, and 2025 doesn’t have time for your hesitation.
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.
Are you up to date?
Government contracting can be complex and subject matter experts with Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota APEX Accelerators in collaboration with the Small Business Administration are here to provide technical assistance and walk you through the process. Learn how to find local, state, and federal opportunities to grow your business, while navigating the process of registering, certifying with DoD and SBA, and staying up to date on ongoing changes in government spending and market conditions, trends, and industry outlooks for 2024. Among the topics covered will be sam.gov, Dynamic Small Business Search, GSA Schedule, and Cybersecurity.