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 Elevate Hennepin is Hennepin County's initiative to help businesses start and grow.
 Elevate Hennepin advisor Joshua Franklin of LegalCORPS.
Every successful business needs a sturdy foundation from which to grow, not just operationally or financially, but legally too.
For Joshua Franklin, legal services director at LegalCORPS and Elevate Hennepin legal consultant, the legal structure of a business works a lot like a house: it starts with a solid foundation, gains complexity as new floors are added, and supports everything built on top of it.
Keep reading to see how he suggests starting right or getting your legal house in order.
 We just crunched the numbers for our latest satisfaction survey of Elevate Hennepin advisees. Thanks to the hundreds who participated and shared their thoughts and journeys.
In all, 93% of respondents said they are more confident to take the next step with their business or idea, and 95% are likely to recommend Elevate Hennepin as a resource to other entrepreneurs.
Here's what a few of your peers said:
- "I truly appreciate the support and resources provided by my Elevate Hennepin advisor. Their guidance has been instrumental in helping me clarify my business goals and take actionable steps toward growth. I especially value their responsiveness, knowledge, and ability to tailor advice to my unique business needs."
- "Elevate Hennepin is a gem resource in the community. I'm really grateful for the help."
- "Elevate Hennepin has been an incredible boon for us."
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Five businesses at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis have launched organics recycling through a Hennepin County grant, saving 6,000 pounds of food waste from landfills, and you can too!
Through Hennepin County’s business recycling and waste prevention grants, businesses and organizations can select up to $3,000 in containers and compostable bags to start or expand organics recycling.
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 Join Elevate Hennepin's Get Started on August 13 at noon for a no-cost, 90-minute session designed for anyone with a business idea looking to get going. Participants will gain access to tools, resources, and support to take the next best step.
"This was very helpful, and I am excited to have some concrete next steps for myself! This was time well-spent!"
– Caitlin Collins, 2025 Get Started participant
Online event, August 19, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A final step that builds your business: Master follow-up and create loyal clients
Join Elevate Hennepin education partner SCORE for stories, scripts, and practical tools to rewire the way you think about follow-up, loyalty, and referral generation.
Online event, August 6, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Register today
SBA resources and IRS data security
Join U.S. Small Business Administration for this workshop designed to help business owners protect their companies from cyber threats, scams, and identity theft. Learn cybersecurity tips, how to recognize common scams, and how to report data loss or business identity theft.
Online event, August 11, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Register today
WomenVenture lending program explained
Join Elevate Hennepin advisor WomenVenture to learn all about WomenVenture’s program offerings that includes training, lending support, and consulting.
Online event, August 12, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Register today
Minnesota Paid Leave for employers
Minnesota’s Paid Leave program brings new requirements for employers across the state. Join LegalCORPS and MEDA for this free, online Minnesota Paid Leave workshop and get practical guidance on compliance and how to prepare your workplace.
Online event, August 13, 1 p.m. - 2 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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