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 Elevate Hennepin is Hennepin County's initiative to help businesses start and grow.
 When Martin Garcia launched Four Brothers Construction, he brought a lot of management experience from his prior career, but little formal business training. Before long, he started to feel the impacts. He realized he needed some business fundamentals, some structure, and some strategy to make tough decisions and get his business on the right path.
Read how Martin found that structure in CEO Now, a seven-month cohort from Hennepin County.
 Apply for the next CEO Start cohort! Spots are filling for this no-cost cohort for early-stage entrepreneurs. Applications close on July 15.
For 11 weeks starting in mid-September, participants will closely examine their business ideas with peers, through industry research, facilitated discussions, and interviews with potential customers.
“You don’t realize the fundamental impact this support has on your business until you experience it.”
Spots are limited and are filling quickly for this competitive program. Learn more, see eligibility guidelines and apply today.
 Join Elevate Hennepin's Get Started on July 15 at noon for a no-cost, 90-minute collaborative session designed for anyone with a business idea looking to get going.
Participants will learn how to use the Business Model Canvas, an efficient business planning tool, from expert facilitator Angel Antje and an Elevate Hennepin Business Navigator.
Online event, July 15, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
SEO workshop for small businesses
Wondering how you can get your business found online? This webinar from Elevate Hennepin education partner SCORE will walk you through the key factors and strategies to increase the visibility of your website.
Online event, July 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register today
Business consultations
Connect and learn at a 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, July 9, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Northeast Library
2200 Central Avenue, NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55418
Register today
HUP and University of Minnesota AI hub presents: Responsible AI in practice
Join Hennepin-University Partnership and the University of Minnesota AI Hub for a webinar with Dr. Stevie Chancellor to explore how AI systems can be ethical and effective.
Online event, July 15, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register today
MEDA property acquisition meet and greet
Connect with local realtors and brokers that have commercial real estate for sale or lease within the Promise Act area. Hosted by the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA).
In-person event, July 16, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Metropolitan Economic Development Association
1256 North Penn Avenue Suite 4800 Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55411
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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