 Tashie George has built several successful businesses and learned a lot of things the hard way. Today, she’s guiding small business owners and idea-stage entrepreneurs on how to avoid the many roadblocks she faced as the lead advisor with IFRI-TRYV, a nonprofit small-business support organization.
Tashie’s advising method touch on all sorts of business fundamentals but comes down to two key things: validation and financial preparation.
See how she advises clients and connects them with the broader Elevate Hennepin advisor network.
Under Minnesota statute, adult-use cannabis retail sales are set to begin this year. Hennepin County Public Health is looking for your feedback on its proposed ordinance that will apply in select cities in Hennepin County.
This ordinance would apply to communities that have deferred their authority for registration and compliance to the county. Currently, this includes Greenwood, Loretto, Medicine Lake, Shorewood, and Spring Park; other communities may also defer their authority.
This is your opportunity to ask questions and make your voice heard as a valued part of the Hennepin County business community whether you seek to sell cannabis or not.
Take a look at the current proposal and how to offer feedback today.
 MN Cup is an annual competition from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business that connects entrepreneurs with education, mentorship and support to launch and accelerate the development of their new ventures.
This industry-agnostic opportunity is free and open to every innovator, entrepreneur, thinker, and doer in Minnesota.
Looking to test your business idea fast? Join the April cohort of CEO Start Bootcamp.
This new cohort opportunity is a two-day learning opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to work collaboratively with peers and expert facilitators to strategize, problem solve, and apply foundational business tactics to validate their idea or venture.
Groups of up to 20 entrepreneurs will work through parts of the proven national CO.STARTERS curriculum in an intensive, bootcamp-style learning experience that challenges assumptions and builds confidence.
Participants will leave the program with an understanding of how to create a sustainable venture, the ability to articulate their business model, and the confidence to move forward.
The first session will be hosted by the City of Edina on April 5 and April 6, 2025.
Attend a CEO Start Bootcamp information session
Join Elevate Hennepin staff to learn all about CEO Start Bootcamp and see if it's right for your business idea.
Online event, March 21, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
No cost
 
Deciding on the right legal structure is critical for any business. Join Elevate Hennepin advisor LegalCORPS and other guests as they guide you through the options—LLC, 501(c)(3), corporation, and more. Understand the implications for liability, taxes, and fundraising so you can make an informed decision tailored to your venture’s goals.
Online event, April 9, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Your business, your terms: mastering contracts
Join Elevate Hennepin advisor WomenVenture for a workshop designed for small business owners who want to safeguard their success with well-crafted contracts. In partnership with LegalCorps, this session will be led by a seasoned attorney specializing in contract law.
Online event, March 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $20
Register today
1 Million Cups
Join Elevate Hennepin advisor Impact Hub and the local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.
In-person event, March 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Impact Hub MSP 825 Washington Avenue Suite 200
Register today
Social media voice: finding authenticity
The most effective social media channels find a following through personality, and that only comes across through voice. Explore what kinds of voices an organization might take on in this session from the Hennepin County Library.
Online event, April 3, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Register today
By investing in business owners, Hennepin County is building a foundation to create a more inclusive and thriving economy that strengthens communities.
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