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Area of support — Marketing

Strengthen your marketing efforts

Meet with marketing advisors

Connect with vetted, highly experienced marketing advisors who can support you as you work to spread the word about your services or products. Marketing specialists will guide you as you focus on: 

  • Brand development and brand strategy
  • Creating social media plans
  • Learning about advertising options, from print to digital media, and more.

Elevate Hennepin advisors offer strategic guidance for your business to get to the next step. While they may support some implementation activities, business owners are responsible for ongoing maintenance and day-to-day operations. Businesses should be prepared to engage their own resources for complex projects that are anticipated to take more than 25 hours.

Contact an advisor below to help you identify and plan for your critical next step or visit our Resource Directory to find more marketing support or resources across all our support categories.

Not sure where to start? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Business Navigator.

Marketing resources

Better Business Bureau

Marketing, social media training, marketing skills development for startups through second-stage businesses.
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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Specialization
African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Co-op businesses; Construction; Disadvantaged businesses; Immigrant; Indigenous / Native American; Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Nonprofit sector; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses; Veteran; Women
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks Spanish; Speaks Hmong

Digital Synergy

Digital Synergy is a digital marketing agency in Minnesota. Our digital marketing services are results driven to increase your keywords rankings, traffic, leads, sales, and return on investment.
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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Specialization
Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Veteran
Stage
Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks Hmong

Field Guide, Inc.

Field Guide provides customized solutions for forward-thinking brands and organizations- those whose good work has a positive impact on the world around us.
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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Minnesota,
Specialization
Co-op businesses; Construction; Nonprofit sector; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses; African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Immigrant; Indigenous / Native American; Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Veteran; Women
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks another language; Speaks Spanish

JLLB Media

JLLB Media Marketing Agency is a marketing and communications agency that offers comprehensive solutions to help businesses improve their branding and increase their online presence.

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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Specialization
Disadvantaged businesses; Immigrant; Latinx; Construction; Co-op businesses; Nonprofit sector; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses; African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Indigenous / Native American; LGBTQIA+; Women; Veteran
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks Spanish

Khoo Consulting, LLC

Khoo Consulting, LLC, helps organizations solve their business problems through 20 years of comprehensive marketing and communications experience.
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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks Hmong; Speaks Spanish

Monicat Data

Monicat Data “The Business Behind Creativity”, based in St. Paul, MN is a women-led company helping mid-size to corporate enterprises grow through strategic marketing, technology development, and design.
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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Specialization
Co-op businesses; Nonprofit sector; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses; African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Indigenous / Native American; LGBTQIA+; Women; Immigrant; Veteran; Latinx
Stage
Startup businesses (0 employees); Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Language
Speaks English

NewPublica

NewPublica is a full-service public relations and strategic communications firm focusing on new audiences and new communications.
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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Specialization
Disadvantaged businesses; Latinx; African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Indigenous / Native American; LGBTQIA+; Women; Immigrant
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks another language; Speaks Spanish; Speaks Hmong; Speaks Somali

Whip-Smart

Whip-Smart’s hands-on team of marketing experts will help you plan, build and activate the right marketing strategies to grow your brand.
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Specialties

Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County,
Specialization
Asian and Pacific Islander; Nonprofit sector; Social impact businesses; African American or Black; Disadvantaged businesses; Immigrant; Indigenous / Native American; Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Veteran; Women; Construction
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Language
Speaks English

WomenVenture

Tools to help women-owned businesses achieve economic success through planning and assessment, accounting best practices, and financial advising.
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Specialties

Access to capital, Business strategy, Marketing, Advisors and consultants, Lending resources, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
Specialization
Women; Construction; Nonprofit sector; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses; African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Indigenous / Native American; LGBTQIA+; Immigrant; Latinx; Veteran
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Language
Speaks English

Upcoming marketing events

The key to standing out with AI

Your signature offer isn’t just what you sell—it’s what sets you apart. This workshop is all about packaging your expertise into an irresistible offer, and we’ll use AI to fast-track the process.

 

The unique challenges of marketing a service

Are you struggling to market your service-based business? Do you find it difficult to differentiate yourself from competitors and communicate the value of your services to potential clients? If so, our upcoming webinar on The Unique Challenges of Marketing a Service is for you!

BossUP circle: branding through style with MoonShine Stylist

Want your personal style to really reflect your business brand? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop with pro stylist, MoonShine Stylist, who’ll help you create a look that’s totally you and aligned with your brand. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your style, you'll leave with tips to feel more confident and authentic in your business!