ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE NAVIGATOR
New to Elevate Business? Connect with a Hennepin County Resource Navigator to evaluate your needs.
This advisor offers:
- Overview of Elevate Business services
- Introduction to Business Advisors that match your interests or affinity groups
- Referrals to business consultants who specialize in financing, marketing, legal services, and more
- Information about available programs, no-cost events and other resources
*Note: Elevate Business advisors provide professional consulting only. Any fees associated with websites, technology, or ongoing costs of implementing advisor recommended strategies such as marketing, websites or software the sole responsibility of the business owner.
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Kathy Hanson with Backpocket Strategies offers the following services through Elevate Business:
- Business planning and assessment
- Strategic planning
- Coaching for both idea stage and established businesses
*Note: Elevate Business advisors provide professional consulting only. Any fees associated with websites, technology, or ongoing costs of implementing advisor recommended strategies such as marketing, websites or software the sole responsibility of the business owner.
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ADC offers the following services through Elevate Business:
- One-on-one business advising or coaching
- Loan and grant advisory services
- Navigation of Elevate Business resources and referrals
*Note: Elevate Business advisors provide professional consulting only. Any fees associated with websites, technology, or ongoing costs of implementing advisor recommended strategies such as marketing, websites or software the sole responsibility of the business owner.
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ConnectUP! Institute
Online Resource
Accounting & Finance Management, Funding, Development, & Capital, Team, Talent, & Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Management & Operations, Organizational Planning & Development
The Coven
Online Resource
The Coven offers professional development courses and live events through their virtual and in-person community that provide entrepreneurs with education and support.
Memberships to The Coven are free to Hennepin County entrepreneurs through Elevate Business. Applications for free membership are being accepted on a rolling basis and are awarded pending confirmation of your Hennepin County business location. Learn more about free memberships to the Coven and apply here.
Select episodes of the Coven’s Grow a Business Series (GAB) and Build a Business (BAB) courses are also offered through the Elevate Business library of recorded webinars. Access the full video series by applying for the no-cost membership funded through Hennepin County.
Videos include:
Grow a Business Series
Organization Capacity & Staff Modeling
Build a Business Series