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Neg 15 Elevate Hennepin Agmts, 10/01/24-01/31/25, total combined NTE $280,000
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive Director be authorized to negotiate Agreements:
* PR00006769 with Ahmed Mohidin LLC,
* PR00006770 with A.M. & Associates LLC,
* PR00006771 with Backpocket Strategy,
* PR00006772 with Certified Access LLC,
* PR00006773 with Davis Law Office PLLC,
* PR00006774 with EnviroTech,
* PR00006775 with Hortensia PLLC,
* PR00006776 with IFRI-TRYV,
* PR00006777 with JLLB Media,
* PR00006778 with Khoo Consulting LLC,
* PR00006779 with Led By Truth,
* PR00006780 with LegalCORPS,
* PR00006781 with Social Impact Strategies Group LLC,
* PR00006782 with Technologist Computers SBC, and
* PR00006783 with Women Venture;
All during the period of October 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025, with a total combined not to exceed amount of $280,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Chair be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the Authority; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Hennepin County created Elevate Hennepin in 2020 as an agile response to the needs of local businesses struggling to manage through, and recover from, the pandemic. This leading-edge work uncovered an urgent, ongoing need for highly specialized business support, as well as a desire for a single, credible online resource for vetted information, connections to experts, access to capital, and focused business training.
Over the past four years, Hennepin County has invested in professional service contracts with more than 40 specialized business advisors to form the Elevate Hennepin Business Advisor network, offering a new level of support to emerging and existing local businesses.
Currently, eligible emerging entrepreneurs and established business in Hennepin County can access up to 25 hours of consulting from each of the 40 advisors in the c...
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