Validate your business idea in CEO Start
 Applications are now open for CEO Start, a new opportunity in the CEO growth series from Elevate HennepinSM.
CEO Start, powered by CO.STARTERS, is open to anyone in Hennepin County with a great business idea. Participants will assess their idea with a framework for testing and validating their concept so they can build a viable business; or understand why it might not work.
A group of 10 to 15 entrepreneurs will work through the nationally recognized CO.STARTERS program. Over the course of 10 weeks, participants will closely examine their ideas with peers, through industry research, facilitated discussions, and interviews with potential customers.
Participants will leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable venture, articulate their models, and repeat the process with their next great idea.
CEO Start is a collaboration between Hennepin County and the cities of Brooklyn Park, and Bloomington.
Applications are now open for the inaugural CEO Start training. Applications will be accepted through application close date December 1, 2023.
Join one of three information sessions to learn more about CEO Start and see if the program is right for your business growth journey. Sessions are available online and in person.
Online event, October 26, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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In-person at Bloomington Civic Plaza, November 1, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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In-person at Brooklyn Park Library, November 1, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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 CEO Next information session
Learn from Hennepin County program staff, facilitators and ask your questions about CEO Next and eligibility at an information session.
In-person at Ridgedale Library, September 14, 8:15 a.m.
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Funding Options for Hispanic-Owned Businesses
Hispanic-owned businesses are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs in the United States, but access to capital continues to be a pressing challenge. Explore alternative funding options available to Hispanic small businesses with Elevate Hennepin education partner SCORE.
Online event, September 19, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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A primer on Foreign Trade Zones
Importer, exporter, merchandise processing, warehouse, or manufacturer--however you work in the global economy, you may be paying significant tariff, duties, or processing fees. Learn how Foreign Trade Zones can help save on those fees.
Online event, September 27, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Entrepreneur Expo
Build your small business network, and find support and inspiration. This event includes workshops, panel discussions, and free headshots for entrepreneurs.
In-person event at Minneapolis Central Library, October 11, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Learn how Elevate can support your business
Join one of two online information sessions to learn how entrepreneurs like you can and are using this resource hub for business guidance and support. See how to access technical assistance for all manner of business functions including strategy, legal issues, financial management, sourcing capital and marketing.
Don’t forget to bookmark the ElevateHennepin.org events page to find great upcoming events to propel your business forward.
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