Bloomington supports small businesses

In June, the Hatch Bloomington Pitch Competition partnered with Hennepin County to host a CEO Start Bootcamp for contestants competing in the Hatch program.

This 12-hour entrepreneurship crash course offered these ‘hatching’ small businesses the foundational knowledge required to launch their enterprises in Bloomington. Watch to learn more!


The City of Bloomington is committed to supporting businesses at every stage. Whether you're launching a startup, growing an established company, or just exploring new opportunities, we offer resources to help. 

You don’t have to enter Hatch Bloomington to take advantage of this assistance—Bloomington offers this support to local businesses all year round.

Business assistance available from Hennepin County

Elevate Hennepin, a business-support initiative from Hennepin County, offers no-cost one-on-one business consulting to help with accounting, business strategy, certification, financial management, human resources, legal matters, marketing, technology, and access to capital.

To get started, schedule a 15-minute virtual consultation with an Elevate Hennepin Business Navigator who can connect you to the right resources.

Business support from the City of Bloomington

If you have a business in Bloomington, contact Barb Wolff, the City's business liaison. Barb can connect you with advisory services, technical assistance, networking opportunities and potential financial support through City programs.