 Hennepin County is pleased to announce new services for construction businesses through Elevate BusinessSM Construction. This new initiative is designed to provide emerging and growing contractors in Hennepin County with the resources they need to grow their businesses through one-on-one consulting and in-depth workshops tailored to the construction industry.
Services include:
- Business assessment and growth
- Construction project management
- Construction accounting and finances
- Construction law
- Safety plan development
Hennepin County is proud to partner with four local firms with deep construction industry expertise to offer these new services:
- Davis Law Office
- Enviro-Tech Construction
- MaKee Company
- Raven Construction
Complete an inquiry here to connect to our consulting team
Register for an intensive construction workshop series
All Elevate BusinessSM services are paid for by Hennepin County so they can be offered free to qualified businesses.
Learn more about eligibility and how to get started.
 A Love Local window sign at Piwi's Pizza in Bloomington
Thanks for shopping small on Small Business Saturday. In all, 11 Hennepin County cities made small business proclamations officially recognizing Small Business Saturday in 2023.
Even though Small Business Saturday has come and gone, the Love Local campaign is just getting started. Look for the Love Local ads in your community and keep an eye out for Love Local window clings at your favorite local establishments. Keep the love local this holiday season and throughout the year, both as customers and members of the small business community in Hennepin County.
Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation, in partnership with Hennepin County, has launched a new program to help food businesses reduce single-use plastic waste and receive recognition for their efforts.
Participating businesses can get up to $500 through the MNimize Rebate toward eligible expenses to reduce single-use plastic.
One business, La Dona Cerveceria, used the rebate to invest in reusable metal trays and durable plastic baskets. This small change will avoid an estimated 53,000 disposable items every year, resulting in an annual cost savings of over $1,500.
Learn more about the program and apply at MNiMize.org.
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Upcoming Events
Growing your business with CRM
December 6, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dig into what a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool is and the habits and processes that complement the technology. We will look at what structures are needed in order to attract more prospects, engage and convert more leads, and delight your customers.
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Tax basics 101
December 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
No one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start?
How should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, or partnership? What can I deduct and how do I track my expenses? How do I report my business income and expenses?
This webinar will answer all of these questions and more!
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Best practices for digital media campaigns
December 14, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
What is a good email open rate? How do you know if what you’re producing on social media is moving the needle for your business (or for yourself professionally)? Which digital channels are most effective to key audiences? Learn this and more from this webinar from SCORE.
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