Events and resources for small businesses
Find the resources your business needs
Hennepin County is committed to connecting business owners to the resources they need to recover and thrive long-term. On this page, businesses can search for free local events, business advisory organizations, and learn about partner organization offerings.
If you have questions or would like guidance on a particular topic, please reach out to our team of business success navigators at economic.development@hennepin.us.
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Local events
Business owners can search for free local events offered through Elevate HennepinSM and county, state, and local organizations by using the search tool below.
Hennepin County business support resources
Hennepin County invests in resources to support business owners.
- Access no-cost professional services to help your business thrive through Elevate HennepinSM
- Learn about opportunities to do business with Hennepin County
- Access business specific data and trademarks expertise through the Hennepin County Library
Please browse our program page to learn about different opportunities and resources Hennepin County offers to support your business.
Partner programming
The following agencies provide resources to help Hennepin County businesses grow and thrive.
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business administration provides opportunities for small businesses throughout the United States. To learn about their loan programs and federal contracting opportunities, visit their website.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
DEED is the state agency supporting businesses at every stage. DEED continues to support businesses through local partners. Learn more about their business support programs on their website.
Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program
DEED’s Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program provides loan capital for businesses that are owned and operated by minorities, low-income persons, women, veterans and/or persons with disabilities.
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce – Supplier Match
The Minnesota Chamber’s Grow Minnesota!® Partnership program provides a database for members seeking connections to Minnesota’s robust supply chain. Find suppliers of many of the critical goods that can help your business reopen safely.
Learn more about the partnership program.
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Lending institutions throughout Minnesota provide financial products and services to business owners not fully served by traditional financial institutions. Many of the CDFI’s that serve our region specialize by culturally based communities or type organization. For example, Propel Nonprofits serves nonprofit organizations and First Children’s Finance serves childcare providers. Many CDFI and community based lending organizations are part of the Elevate HennepinSM network.