Luro Boots needed to grow, Elevate advising made it easier

Hennepin County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 06/12/2024 11:30 AM CDT

In this week’s business resource newsletter, scroll with us to learn about the following:

A new home for Luro Boots with Elevate support
Elevate Answers: Navigating construction season
CEO Start: Applications open
ELEVATor Pitch: Tranquility Homes - the first in our spotlight series!
Event spotlight: Are you ready for financing?

Do you know someone who would benefit from info on any of these topics? If so, we invite you to forward this newsletter to them.

Luro Boots needed to grow, Elevate made it easier

Luro Boots and founder Gilberto Diaz was selling a lot of western wear, almost too much for his small Bloomington location. It was a good problem to have, but he desperately needed more space for his specialty boots, hats, and everything else his customers were clamoring for.

With the help of several Elevate Hennepin advisors, he more than tripled the size of his new location, got a new website, a growth-focused marketing strategy, and legal guidance to make it all easy.

“The advisors help you answer all those big questions and make it way easier for owners in a very professional way,” said Gilberto. “I’m so impressed and thankful.”

See how Gilberto leaned on Elevate Hennepin advisors to transform his business and get ready for even more growth.

Read all about Luro Boots

Elevate Answers: Navigating construction season? We can help

As the saying goes, Minnesota has two seasons: winter and construction. With the arrival of construction season, Elevate Hennepin is dedicated to supporting you through the challenges it may bring and capitalize on the opportunities on the other side.

Managing the logistics of rerouting directions, parking, and updating your client base can be stressful, let alone finding ways to keep your revenue stable during the disruption. The good news is that there are tools and strategies that already exist that can help you get through this time.

Here’s where to begin: connect with one of our Business Navigators, who can direct you to advisors who specialize in communication, marketing, financial advising, and more. Our network of consultants can offer support and guidance before, during, and after construction.

Connect with a Business Navigator today

Opportunity alert: Applications are open for CEO Start!

CEO Start is a 10-week group-learning opportunity sponsored by Elevate Hennepin for Hennepin County residents with a business idea and a desire to test it. You’ll learn business fundamentals through a nationally recognized curriculum in this supportive environment. Curious to learn more?

Read more about the opportunity or join our upcoming info session to learn more from Elevate Hennepin staff.

Information session: Get your business started with CEO Start
Online event, Wednesday, June 26, 7 - 8 p.m.
Register today

ELEVATor Pitch

We’re excited to share the first installment of this new series, in which Hennepin County entrepreneurs that have leveraged the support of Elevate Hennepin, quickly communicate the essentials of their business.

“Tranquility Housing provides comprehensive moving and waste removal services at affordable prices for commercial and residential properties throughout the Twin Cities metro.

We have a combination of a great team and back-end loader trucks, so no job is too large or small. We offer flexible scheduling seven days a week and work with our clients to provide the services they need in a timely fashion."

- Brody Burton, CEO of Tranquility Housing

Submit your ELEVATor Pitch

Upcoming Business training and Events via Elevate Hennepin

Event spotlight: Are you ready for financing?

In this free, one-hour webinar presented by Elevate Hennepin education partner SCORE, attendees will better understand what it means to seek out business loans. Vice President BDO at Magnifi Financial, Brent Lundell will cover the credit history and financial data that lenders typically require before awarding a loan.

Online event, June 18, 10 a.m.
Language: English
Cost: Free

Register today

Business consultations / consulta de negocios

A representative from the City of Minneapolis will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those who want to start, maintain or expand a business in the City of Minneapolis (e.g., financing, city regulations and business technical assistance). Assistance is available in English and Spanish. Asistencia disponible en inglés y español.

In-person event, June 13, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2200 Central Ave. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55418
Register today

IFRI-TRYV BIPOC Business expo 2024

Join the 2024 IFRI-TRYV BIPOC Business expo from Elevate Hennepin advisor IFRI-TRYV. Attendees can visit the BIPOC Business Resource Center to find empowering resources for BIPOC businesses and see the expo's first BIPOC Business Awards.

Online event, Jun 13, 3 p.m. 7 p.m.
1256 North Penn Avenue Suite 5100, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Register today

City of Minneapolis small business support

Meet with a representative from City of Minneapolis Small Business Team to learn about their resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs. No appointment necessary.

In-person event, June 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2727 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55406
Register today

Creating an online course

Ever thought about sharing what you know with the world and getting paid to do it? Join Elevate Hennepin education partner SCORE to learn how to turn your knowledge into something that you can teach others online and get paid doing it.

Online event, June 20, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register today

Information session: Get your business started with CEO Start

Come learn how CEO Start can help you get your business started from Elevate Hennepin staff. CEO Start powered by CO.STARTERS is a 10-week cohort-based program that prepares aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with insights, relationships, and tools to turn their ideas into viable businesses.

Online event, Wednesday, June 26, 7 - 8 p.m.
Register today

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