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Programs that power growth

We invest in people, places, and businesses through a series of targeted programs. Each are designed to help our region grow and our communities thrive.

Search programs available to businesses, developers and cities.

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Active Living

Helping cities create healthy, livable, and people-centered communities

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Affordable Commercial Incentive Fund

Place-based investments to support small business growth and local economic prosperity

Learn moreabout the Affordable Commercial Incentive Fund
cities developers
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Affordable Housing Development

To create or preserve long-term affordable housing for very low-income households

Learn moreabout the Affordable Housing Development
cities developers
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Business District Initiative

To maximize the potential of main streets and commercial nodes

Learn moreabout the Business District Initiative
cities
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CEO Start

Validate your business idea and get started in CEO Start

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businesses
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CEO Start Bootcamp

A two-day intensive to launch your big idea 

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businesses
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CEO Now

Proven skills and collaboration for growth-oriented business owners

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CEO Next

Advanced research and CEO resources for established businesses

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businesses
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Certified Access Academy

Increasing opportunities to do business with government and corporate entities

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businesses
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HR Next

Develop a talent strategy that will take your HR tactics to the next level

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businesses

Love Local campaign

Shop local, love where you live marketing campaign

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Business Recycling Grants

To help your organization reduce waste and boost your bottom line

Learn moreabout the Business Recycling Grants
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Contracting

Work with Hennepin County

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businesses cities developers
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Elevate Hennepin

Entrepreneurs and business owners are re-imagining and re-building their businesses daily with Elevate Hennepin.

Learn moreabout the Elevate Hennepin
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Elevate Hennepin advisors in 2025.

Elevate Hennepin one-on-one advising

Professional consulting at no cost

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Environmental Response Fund

Cleaning up contaminated land for development

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cities developers
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Foreign Trade Zone

To reduce your cost of doing business internationally

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businesses
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Hennepin Planning Grants

To support Hennepin County cities’ planning efforts

Learn moreabout the Hennepin Planning Grants
cities
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Hennepin County Library

Library resources collected specifically for business owners

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businesses
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MinnPACE

To help make energy efficient upgrades to your property

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businesses developers
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Transit Oriented Communities

Investing in walkable, mixed-use, human-centered communities

Learn moreabout the Transit Oriented Communities
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