Elevate Hennepin

For 25 years, Yolanda Friday has been guiding people through the confusing mess that is personal and business finances and accounting at her company, Friday Financial Services. When she started looking for new clients, however, she saw a rapidly evolving business landscape and needed some guidance herself. "Rebranding my business and adding new services required guidance, and Elevate Hennepin was there at the right time,” says Yolanda. “The CEO Start program, in particular, was an absolute godsend.” 

This is your last chance to complete your FinCEN registration. Most small businesses need to file with the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network by January 1. The process takes about 15 minutes, but don’t wait, penalties can be serious. Follow our guide and get it done today. https://lnkd.in/gSTvsENd

Kyle Kettering was wearing a lot of hats: whiskey distiller, accountant, marketing lead, HR manager, and janitor. He did just about everything but pour drinks and needed to develop processes to keep up with everything at Copperwing Distillery. He joined CEO Now to develop those processes and a strategy to take this business to the next level. “When I found the CEO Now program, it touched on all things business and it really offered a glimpse of hope to keep your business operating at its fullest potential,” said Kyle. https://lnkd.in/gRcqrsp5

Congratulations to the latest class of CEO Now! These exceptional business owners came together and worked through challenges, found opportunities, and developed long-term plans to take their businesses to the next level. Applications for the next CEO Now class open later this month! Sign up for the Elevate Hennepin newsletter to be the first to know. https://lnkd.in/gFVrtZRv

Check out this event this Friday that including some longtime Elevate Hennepin collaborators, Elevate advisors, and City of Bloomington, MN staff!

Katie Ross knows art and education, when she founded The Arts Creative in Bloomington, she had great ideas for classes and building community. Finding capital, developing marketing, and business finances were not her strengths. She tapped into advising, the CEO Start group-learning opportunity and has built a network of peers and business leaders in Elevate Hennepin. “What can I say,” said Katie. “I really, really appreciate the support and resources from Elevate.”

Today is Small Business Saturday, and we Love Local! Get out and support your small business community today and through the holiday season. Your local business community provides jobs and products and services by and for residents. #SmallBusinessSaturday #LoveLocalHC

We are so thankful for our local businesses that offer great products, services, and jobs in our community. Thank you to the innovators and business builders! Show your thanks this Saturday, #SmallBusinessSaturday, and all through the year. #LoveLocalHC!

Don’t snooze on your FinCEN registration! The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Most small businesses must file before January 1, or face fines up to $500 per day. Take a look our guide at Elevate Hennepin or connect with an advisor today. https://lnkd.in/gSTvsENd

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