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Economic Development | Hennepin County

Supporting people, places and businesses

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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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cities

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Affordable Commercial Incentive Fund

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

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cities

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Affordable Housing Development

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

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cities

developers

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Business District Initiative

To maximize the potential of main streets and commercial nodes

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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 Now

Cohort-based executive education for growth-oriented business owners

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businesses

Certified Access Academy

Increasing opportunities to do business with government and corporate entities

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businesses

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Elevate Hennepin Talent

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

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businesses

Elevate Hennepin Construction

Expert insight and consulting services for construction entrepreneurs

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businesses

Love Local campaign

Shop local, love where you live marketing campaign

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cities

A woman using a point of sale in a hair salon. Tech Essentials offers guidance and technical support for small businesses in Hennepin County looking to keep up with digital change. This program is part of Elevate Hennepin.

Tech Essentials

Professional consulting, cohort learning, and reimbursements for small businesses looking to thrive in a digital economy

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businesses

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Business Recycling Grants

To help your organization reduce waste and boost your bottom line

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businesses

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CEO Next

Advanced research and CEO resources for established businesses

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businesses

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Contracting

Work with Hennepin County

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cities

developers

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Elevate Hennepin

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

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businesses

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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

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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 Development

Creating walkable, mixed-use, human-centered communities

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