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. 

Hennepin County offers training, tips, templates, resources and licensing information to help businesses that work with hazardous waste achieve compliance with regulations.

Reduce your cost of doing business internationally through the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #119). Hennepin County is within the Alternative Site Framework (ASF) service area, meaning businesses within the county can create a subzone at their existing location. 

Qualifying companies that import and export components and goods may defer and reduce duty payments, save on import processing fees, and make duty free exports. Contact the Hennepin County Foreign Trade Zone representative to learn more. 

ACER offers the following services through Elevate Business: 

• One-on-one business advising or coaching
• Loan and grant advisory services and navigational support for established businesses
• 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. 

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. 

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. 

The Coven offers professional development courses and live events through their virtual and in-person community that provide entrepreneurs with education and support.