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 Elevate Hennepin is Hennepin County's initiative to help businesses start and grow.
 (From left) Elevate advisor Jen Jones, Bussin' Birria co-founder Chiafukam Okoroji, Elevate advisor Mary Quinn McCallum.
When Bussin’ Birria held its grand opening celebration, the new taco shop had been serving up all sorts of tacos, nachos, and gallons of queso even before the furniture arrived.
Read how the co-founders worked with multiple Elevate Hennepin advisors ahead of the launch of their first brick and mortar location in Minneapolis.
 Last chance! Apply for the upcoming CEO Start cohort! Applications close on July 17.
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.
“No matter how good your idea or business plan is, it can always be better. CEO Start will give you the tools to refine it.”
 Visit the Black Business Week Street Mall, a community event and marketplace that celebrates the creativity, talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Black-owned businesses.
Attendees can shop from local vendors, connect with entrepreneurs, enjoy live entertainment, and experience the rich culture and contributions of Minneapolis' Black business community.
In-person event, July 25, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Plaza at The Capri Theater, 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis, 55411
Hennepin County’s Salvage Crawl
Support reuse and small businesses during Hennepin County’s Salvage Crawl. Get to know building material reuse retailers in the Twin Cities. These salvage retailers offer a wide variety of building materials, hardware, tools, and other home improvement items.
In-person event, July 13 - July 31
Plan your crawl
WomenVenture lending program explained
Join members of WomenVenture’s lending team to gain a clear understanding of how its lending program works. This session will guide you through the steps of the lending process, help you determine when you’re ready to apply, and provide tips on deciding the right loan amount for your needs.
Online event, July 16, 12 p.m. - 1 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
BIPOC business expo
Join Elevate Hennepin advisors from IFRI-TRYV as they bring together entrepreneurs, business professionals, community leaders, lenders and supporters for an afternoon of building meaningful connections and discovering new opportunities.
In-person event, July 16, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Mosaic Event Center
817 Fifth Avenue South, Second Floor Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404
Register today
An overview of SBA's programs and services
This webinar is part of the SBA’s ongoing series of free, online events designed to educate small business owners on SBA programs, services, and funding opportunities. Each session features SBA staff who explain key topics in a friendly, easy-to-understand way, share eligibility details, and address your specific questions.
Online event, July 29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Register today
Using AI to improve business operations
In this session from Elevate Hennepin education partner SCORE, we’ll walk through practical ways AI can help improve how work gets done. We’ll focus on practical use cases that can save time, make work more consistent, and help teams stay on top of what needs to happen next.
Online event, July 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $10
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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