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Entrepreneurs power their success with Elevate Hennepin

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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Meet your 12 new Elevate Hennepin advisors

Elevate Hennepin is proud to introduce 12 new expert advisors and consultants that bring even deeper business support to the advisor network.
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. 
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Five 2025 legal updates businesses should know about

Every new year comes with some new laws, and business owners and entrepreneurs should be mindful of a few key items this year. 
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. 
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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In Hennepin County, we Love Local

Year round, the Hennepin County Community and Economic Development team works to catalyze a strong business community. And around Small Business Saturday, we celebrate all things local.

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Apply for CEO Next

Applications for CEO Next, a group-learning opportunity that provides practical tools and techniques for CEOs and business leaders and is designed specifically for growing regional businesses.

Apply today for CEO Now

Applications are now open for CEO Now, a cohort opportunity designed to help established, growth-minded business owners and founders with employees to build and strengthen systems to keep growing.