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CEO Next information session

Join other CEOs at this information session to learn about the 9-month opportunity to engage in CEO roundtables, learn from speaker forums, and work with a team of experts on strategic research to achieve your unique business goals.  Hear from CEO Next alum about their journey and experience. 

  • Are you a leader of business in Hennepin, Dakota, Ramsey, or Scott with revenue between  
    $1 million and $50 million and an eye towards growth? 
  • Is your goal to work more on the business than in the business? 
  • Would you like to benefit from access to research to help you expand regionally or nationally? 
  • Do you want to connect, learn, and grow with other CEOs? 

CEO Next Business Institute is a regional, no-cost program that provides cohort learning, advanced research, and expert forums to qualifying business leaders.  

CEO Nawal Noor describes the market research component of the program as “priceless.” 

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Soren Aster, founder of The Clay Pit

The Clay Pit builds community with Elevate Hennepin guidance

When Soren Aster saw a pottery studio open up, they leaned on Elevate Hennepin for support to finance and lease what would become The Clay Pit. 
A collage of business owners who used Elevate Hennepin for free business consulting, group learning, or essential resources.

2024 highlights from Elevate Hennepin

In 2024, Elevate Hennepin continued to provide transformational impact for businesses of all sizes all across Hennepin County.