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Elevate Hennepin connects business owners and entrepreneurs to resources and local expert advisors in various fields, providing the tools and support you need to succeed and thrive, all at no cost to you. Don’t know where to start? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Business Navigator.

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ACER Inc.

General business coaching and grant navigation with cultural competence to serve the African diaspora.
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Specialties

Access to capital, Business strategy, Advisors and consultants, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Specialization
African American or Black; Immigrant; Disadvantaged businesses
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English

African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)

Wealth building via coaching and business advising in African immigrant communities.
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Specialties

Access to capital, Business strategy, Lending resources, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Specialization
African American or Black; Immigrant
Stage
Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks another language; Speaks Somali

African Development Center

The African Development Center (ADC) is the first community development corporation in the U.S. started by and for African immigrants.
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Specialties

Access to capital, Business strategy, Certification, Advisors and consultants, Lending resources, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Specialization
African American or Black; Immigrant
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English; Speaks another language; Speaks Somali

Alternative Financing

Alternative financing for Minneapolis retail, service or light manufacturing.
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Specialties

Access to capital, Government resources, Lending resources
Specialization
African American or Black; Immigrant
Stage
Language
Speaks English

A.M. & Associates

A.M. and Associates supports clients from coast to coast. Our firm creates and codifies processes, policies, and procedures to support and prioritize physical and psychological safety for our client’s internal stakeholders.
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Specialties

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

Antonelli and Associates, LLC

Antonelli Lindsay has been at the forefront of creating and developing successful businesses across various industries
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Specialties

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

Ascent Online Digital Learning Platform

A digital, on-demand platform designed to help women entrepreneurs learn critical information.
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Specialties

Business strategy, Government resources, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Specialization
Women
Stage
Language
Speaks English

Backpocket Strategy

For over 25 years I have worked with entrepreneurs, career professionals and Fortune 100 companies to increase their profitability and maintain their sanity.
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Specialties

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

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

BETA

Guidance and connection for Minnesota-based tech startups.
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Specialties

Business strategy, Technology, Cohort learning and networking, Government resources, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Specialization
Stage
Idea stage businesses
Language
Speaks English

Black Women's Wealth Alliance

Technical support, professional development and financial assistance to help Black women business owners build generational wealth.
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Specialties

Business strategy, Advisors and consultants
Specialization
African American or Black; Women
Stage
Idea stage businesses; Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English

Brooklyn Center Revolving Loan Program

Low-interest loans to incentivize Brooklyn Center businesses to update their buildings.
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Specialties

Access to capital, City specific resource, Government resources, Lending resources, Hennepin County
Specialization
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English