Minnetonka's local entrepreneurs are getting a new lifeline courtesy of a collaborative initiative that's focused on nurturing small businesses. The City of Minnetonka is teaming up with Elevate Hennepin to roll out "Thriving Thursdays," a monthly forum where business owners can get their feet on the ground with no-cost consulting services. According to the city's announcement, this pop-up, in-person event will offer office hours-style support to help entrepreneurs connect the dots for their ventures.
At Thriving Thursdays, participants have quite an opportunity to pick the brains of professional consultants from Elevate Hennepin. They can get answers to pressing legal questions, tear through marketing strategies, and flesh out business plans—resources that are often out of reach for startups due to hefty price tags. By bringing in local business leaders and city staff, the event also doubles as a networking platform, promising entrepreneurs a chance for collaboration.
The program is designed not just to give advice but to lay out a clear roadmap for business owners. Whether it's refining an idea or expanding a burgeoning enterprise, attendees will leave with actionable guidance, as per the initiative's goals. "Participants will leave with a clear path forward or the tools to guide them," the city explains. It's a hands-on approach that looks to empower those at the helm of Minnetonka's emerging economic future.
Scheduled for November 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Marsh, located at 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, this initiative is as much a community-building effort as it is a business booster.
