[0:02] [Music] Hi there, I'm Brandon Bell and I help manage Elevate Hennepin's cohorts. Elevate [0:07] Hennepin is an initiative from Hennepin County that promotes entrepreneurship and [0:11] supports business growth. Over the past several years, we have created a suite of programs that [0:16] entrepreneurs at varying stages can participate in. We work with the strongest curriculum vendors [0:21] we can find and train local facilitators to move the participants forward in the curriculum and [0:26] discussions. If you have a great idea, you can start on the right foot in CEO Start, [0:31] which guides new entrepreneurs as they validate, plan, and develop their ideas into a new business. [0:37] If you have a growing business, you can join CEO now and build sustainable systems and grow [0:41] your skill set along with your business. If you're grappling with hiring and human [0:46] resource questions, you can join HR Next to develop your company's staffing strategies. [0:50] And if your company is expanding to a regional enterprise, you can join CEO Next for peer-to-peer [0:55] support and strategic guidance for companies with real scale. All of our cohorts deliver [1:00] what you need at your stage of business and a network of like-minded peers, so you'll always [1:04] have a community of support as you grow. Not sure which cohort is right for you? You can always work [1:10] with one of our business navigators to learn more and find the ideal fit for you and your business. [1:16] No matter your stage, no matter your business, explore Elevate Hennepin today and see why [1:20] hundreds of owners and entrepreneurs have joined our exceptional cohort opportunities.