Resources for business and development

Small business resources

Hennepin County provides resources and information for small businesses.

Access free advising and consulting from marketing, legal, and financial experts to help grow your business: Elevate Hennepin^SM
Connect with our business resource navigator: economic.development@hennepin.us

Find your place here

As the largest county in Minnesota, Hennepin County is an economic and cultural epicenter with Midwest appeal and global reach. We work in partnership to advance an inclusive and resilient economy. Our economic development programs and resources support the success of all our people, businesses, and cities, and help make this the ideal place to prosper.

Minnesota's economic engine

Access current data on Hennepin County’s labor market, including employment, unemployment, wages, occupations, and industries.

1.3 million

residents

41,500

businesses

878,000

jobs

fortune 500 companies

$122 billion

GDP (37% of state GDP)

since 1977

AAA bond rating

We work to grow the regional economy, create and retain jobs, develop a stable tax base, and enhance livability.

See how we're investing for regional success

Here to Partner

Explore our programs to support businesses, cities, and developers:

Businesses

Cities

Developers

Strong partnerships with the public and private sectors are key to the enduring success of the diverse people and businesses who make Hennepin County home.

Find a program to fit your goals

Ready for growth

By 2040, we expect:

250,000

new residents

22%

population growth

28%

increase in jobs

Foresight and collaboration are key as the Minneapolis-St. Paul region continues to grow. We work across sectors with partners at all levels to drive inclusive economic growth that creates shared prosperity.