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Real-life examples of business success from Elevate Hennepin

The results speak for themselves: see how entrepreneurs like you are growing their businesses, gaining confidence as business owners, and building their skills with the support of Elevate Hennepin.

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Start with strategy: Elevate Hennepin's ideal first step

When entrepreneurs first connect with Elevate Hennepin, one of the ideal first stops is with a business strategy advisor. These expert consultants help founders clarify their path forward, identify foundational needs, and move forward with confidence. They also help avoid a lot of wasted time, effort, and money.
Abby Allen founder of Gluestick on stage at MinneDemo

Elevate update: Successful pivots for Gluestick

Abby Allen, founder of Gluestick has gone through some big pivots, and she says Elevate Hennepin helped build her skillset to do so.  

Chris and Leanne of Ripple Effect brewing in Rogers Minnesota who used Elevate Hennepin for no cost business advising.

Ripple Effect: A year of growth, grit and community

Chris Guttormson and Leanne Ritz, co-owners of Ripple Effect Brewing, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of opening their brewery in Rogers.

Now, they're reflecting on a year in business after working with Elevate Hennepin advisors to get the brewery started. 

Latino Economic Development Center staff

LEDC: A business-support 'hospital' for the Latino community

With a special focus on Latino entrepreneurship, the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) offers a range of advising through Elevate Hennepin, Hennepin County's business-support initiative, including business strategy, certification, access to capital, and focused guidance for idea-stage entrepreneurs.  
Technology resources for business collage

Break through tech barriers with Elevate Hennepin technology advising

Finding the right tech tools, developing the right technology strategy, or building a high-quality digital presence is challenging for every business. But Hennepin County entrepreneurs and businesses can find a wide range of resources and consulting for owners and entrepreneurs exploring technology from any angle at any scale.
Ashlee Olds founder of Sweet Science Ice Cream

Elevate Hennepin helps Sweet Science Ice Cream 'sprinkle joy'

Sprinkle, the new Sweet Science Ice Cream truck, is hitting the road, part of founder Ashlee Olds' new strategic plan. She developed the plan with support from her peers and business training in CEO Now, a cohort from Elevate Hennepin.

Anne Andrus, founder of Honey & Rye

Honey & Rye takes on staffing challenges in HR Next

Honey & Rye was a favorite neighborhood bakery in St. Louis Park with a robust coffee business, catering, baked goods, and retail store featuring locally made products. Behind the scenes, however, Founder Anne Andrus had a lot of questions about how to operate a larger business. One key issue was staffing. But she found HR Next and a chance to dramatically improve her HR systems. 

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