Based in Hennepin County and looking for technical support?

Are you a small business owner, artist, or entrepreneur looking to scale your business? Hack the Gap is an Elevate Hennepin business advisor, offering up to 25 hours of no-cost tech support to businesses in Hennepin County.

Process

1. Complete Hennepin Form

Fill out this form on the Elevate Hennepin website and select Hack the Gap as your service provider.

2. Follow-up Scheduling

Once the form is submitted, Hack the Gap reaches out to the business within 48 hours to schedule an initial meeting.

3. Assessment

Hack the Gap conducts the scheduled session to understand the business's goals, challenges, needs and how they align with the services provided.

Our Services

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Digital Marketing

Develop branded social media templates for consistent visual identity across platforms. Build content strategies that align with business goals and provide training on social media literacy.

Design and Development

Design and development of websites and applications tailored to business needs.

Tech Training

Training on IT software, business tools, and email setup for seamless adoption.

Security & Performance

Audits of network and website security, with recommendations to improve protection and system performance.

Design

Supporting the creation of graphics, and visual assets for marketing purposes and digital platforms. 

Who Qualifies

Elevate Hennepin County offers tailored services to support businesses and entrepreneurs. Below are the eligibility criteria

  • Businesses must be located in Hennepin County.

  • Business must have less than 100 employees.

  • Businesses must be registered in the State of Minnesota (if you haven’t registered, Elevate Hennepin can help!)

  • Non profits need at least one full time employee.

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs must be residents planning to establish their business in the county.