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CEO Now applications open

Applications for the 2025 CEO Now group-learning opportunity are open. 

Dozens of business owners have transformed their business and how they think about their business. Apply today and build your business with your peers. 

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CEO Now applications open

Applications for the 2025 CEO Now group-learning opportunity are open. 

Dozens of business owners have transformed their business and how they think about their business. Apply today and build your business with your peers. 

Learn more →

CEO Start applications open

Applications are now open for the next CEO Start.

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. 

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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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Past newsletters from Elevate Hennepin

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The Clay Pit builds community with Elevate Hennepin guidance

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Thank YOU for a wonderful year

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Real businesses, real stories.

Kyle Kettering founder of Copperwing Distilling

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. 
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Hannah Olson, founder of Happy Jolly Llamas

How a love of llamas turned into a business idea

With support from Elevate Hennepin, Hannah Olson launched a llama-themed event business.

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