Elevate Hennepin

Congratulations to the latest graduates of CEO Start! These entrepreneurs worked hard over 10 weeks to validate their ideas, test their assumptions, and develop a strong business plan to move forward. We can’t wait to see where they go next! Also thanks to Debbie Goettel for being there to congratulate the participants and our city collaborators in City of Bloomington, MN City of Brooklyn Park, MN for hosting this great group-learning opportunity. Learn all about CEO Start and if this group-learning opportunity from Elevate Hennepin can support you as you get started today! https://lnkd.in/gD4SyWxJ

Congratulations to the new owners of the Lake & Bryant Café in south Minneapolis. Sanjeev and Loveleen Azad have turned ownership of the beloved neighborhood café over to Segundo Balvoa, María Chuma, and José?Yupangui, chefs and owners of Galapagos Bar and Grill in the Longfellow neighborhood. ? Elevate Hennepin advisors Victor Jones and Miluska Novota provided restaurant-specific guidance and legal support throughout the acquisition process. Elevate Hennepin is proud to have supported this small business on Lake Street alongside other community and government partners. #LoveLocalHC

We are so thrilled to work with such a collection of talent to make Elevate Hennepin's CEO Start program such a success! Thank you Samuel Ndely II for being an amazing lead facilitator for our program and helping us bring such a collective group of talent forward!

Hennepin County supports local business with no-cost consulting and group-learning in Elevate Hennepin. It also invests in business districts in cities and towns across the county by supporting affordable commercial real estate, beautification, and access via transit, bike, and walking. This holiday shopping season is the ideal time to celebrate all the local business community gives back to us as residents. Mark your calendars, November 30, 2024, is Small Business Saturday and we’re celebrating everything local business owners do. Share your favorite local business, business district with Hennepin County and inspire your neighbors to shop local by using the hashtag #LoveLocalHC all from Small Business Saturday through this shopping season. We Love Local! https://lnkd.in/gjcQerBc Hennepin County, sota clothing, City of St. Louis Park, City of Bloomington, MN, Barbara Wolff, Jennifer Monson, AICP,

Transform your business vision into a strategic plan with our expert support. From understanding your mission to fine-tuning your objectives, we're here to navigate the planning process with you. Let's build a successful business blueprint together. https://bit.ly/4fLhJWm

It's time to prepare your year-end taxes and learn what action you can take to positively impact your tax bill. Whether you’re working with a CPA or managing your own taxes, understanding the current tax landscape will empower you to make decisions that can positively impact your tax bill. Join Elevate Hennepin education partner SCORE this Thursday, November 14, to see what’s new this year and how to get through tax time efficiently. https://lnkd.in/g9Afydis

A great opportunity to share your business story!

Need a blueprint for success? ?? Elevate Hennepin advisors are here to help develop or update your business plan, ensuring it aligns with your vision and goals. Start your strategic journey today! https://lnkd.in/gBbgXttM

November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and we are so happy to celebrate the risk takers and business makers. Supporting entrepreneurs through Elevate Hennepin means supporting great jobs, unique products and services, and a more resilient economy. See how we can support your entrepreneurial goals at Elevate Hennepin today: ElevateHennepin.org To everyone in this photo, we're proud to be a part of your journey! Odigo Wellness, Frank Brown, Gilberto Luro Boots Diaz, Melanie Lewis, Jeffrey Scott, Heidi Mueller, Chris Guttormson, Leanne Ritz, Katie Ross #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth #Entrepreneures

Marketing, eek! Finances, ahh! Business can be scary but Elevate Hennepin advisors are here to take the fear out of your business journey. Find professional consultants, exceptional events, and all sorts of business resources available at no cost at ElevateHennepin.org.