 The Coven co-founders in their shared office space.
Did you know all Hennepin County businesses who follow Elevate Hennepin can get access to a wide range of educational videos to help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and evolve their business?
This library of on-demand training and discussion videos from The Coven, a coworking space and community, can help entrepreneurs at any stage.
“We naturally attract a lot of entrepreneurs to The Coven and you know, some of them are in the early days of starting something and others are moving into kind of a new chapter of growth,” said Liz Giel, a co-founder and partner in The Coven. “Two of our most popular programs online are Build a Business and Grow a Business—each fulfill two key phases of our community.”
Learn more about The Coven Digital Membership and get your no-cost access today!
 The fall session of CEO Next is coming soon. Eligible business owners and leaders should apply today!
The no-cost, eight-month Hennepin County program offers three elements to help your business grow:
- CEO roundtable sessions: Monthly half-day facilitated peer discussion
- CEO Speaker Forum: Monthly speakers presenting topical information to help CEOs grow and expand
- System for Integrated Growth: 33 hours of intensive, advanced research to expand growth and opportunity for each participating CEO
Get Started is a 75-minute virtual interactive session designed for anyone with a business idea looking for a jumpstart.
Participants will learn from expert facilitators and Elevate Hennepin Business Navigators in a live, virtual session on how to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas, a business planning framework.
Through this program, entrepreneurs will:
- Map their ideas
- Understand the first steps to start
- Identify ways to get meaningful customer feedback
Participants will leave the program with materials, resources, and a process to examine their next great idea.
The first no-cost webinar runs June 11 from 12 p.m. to 1:15.
Take a deep dive into the anatomy of an impactful company pitch.
During this intensive 90-minute online workshop, Elevate Hennepin cohort partner Certified Access will equip business owners with actionable strategies to craft and deliver a persuasive business pitch that resonates with potential buyers, partners, and investors. Select participants may have an opportunity to pitch their company live.
Online event, June 26, 10 a.m.
No-cost
Register today
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 Elevate Hennepin, an investment in the business community by Hennepin County, has been serving entrepreneurs and business owners for more than five years.
Elevate Hennepin has impacted the Hennepin County business community by promoting entrepreneurship, catalyzing business formation, and supporting growth. Learn all about how the initiative can offer you and your community no-cost consulting, cohort opportunities, and a hub of resources.
Online event, June 11, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
2025 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit
You are cordially invited to the 2025 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) Minnesota Regional! Connect, celebrate and learn with hundreds of entrepreneurs in person and visit with members of the Elevate Hennepin team.
In-person event, June 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Base Camp Leadership Center
6202 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, MN 55111
Cost: $35
Register today
Introduction to SBA’s federal contracting programs
Is your business looking to contract with the federal government? This informative session from the Small Business Administration (SBA) will cover the basics of navigating the contracting process, as well as the various certifications available to help your small business succeed in the government marketplace.
Online event, June 11, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Register today
Small business support at Hennepin County Library
A representative from the City of Minneapolis Small Business Team will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those who want to start, maintain, or expand a business in Minneapolis.
In-person event, June 23, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
North Regional Library
1315 Lowry Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55411
Register today
Hackers and founders Minneapolis
Hackers meet hackers. Hackers meet founders. Founders meet co-founders. Talk startups and tech, and help each other out.
In-person event, July 1, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Utepils Brewing
225 Thomas Avenue North Minneapolis, MN
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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