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Big news from our friends at  ELEVE Dance School! ✨
They’ve moved into a brand-new space and are celebrating with an Ope...
09/26/2025

Big news from our friends at ELEVE Dance School! ✨
They’ve moved into a brand-new space and are celebrating with an Open House this Sunday, September 28th from 3–6pm 🎉
📍 8925 Penn Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
Come celebrate with:
🎀 A ribbon cutting ceremony
🎶 Live music by Heatbox
🎲 Fun games & studio tours
It’s the perfect chance to check out their beautiful new home, meet the local dance community, and feel the energy that makes ELEVE so special. 💃🕺
👉 Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and let’s give them the warmest welcome into their new space!

🎉 Meet the proud owners of Taqueria Los Hermanos, Maria and Aragon, standing in front of their beautiful new food truck ...
07/24/2025

🎉 Meet the proud owners of Taqueria Los Hermanos, Maria and Aragon, standing in front of their beautiful new food truck alongside Natalia, our Loan Program Manager, and Noah from our business advisory team.
This is more than just a new business—it’s a dream brought to life through hard work, vision, and community support. We’re thrilled to have played a small part in this exciting new chapter, and we’re sending our heartfelt congratulations to Maria and Aragon as they hit the road!
Special thanks to our friends .bank for the referral—collaboration makes everything possible.
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow or launch your next big idea, we’re here to help you take the next step. 🚀

What a joy to catch the Chowe Empanadas Food Truck 🇨🇴🚚 in action this past Sunday at the Colombian Independence Day Fest...
07/23/2025

What a joy to catch the Chowe Empanadas Food Truck 🇨🇴🚚 in action this past Sunday at the Colombian Independence Day Festival in Eagan! Their empanadas were hot, golden, and flying out the window!!
We’re proud to have helped the folks at Chowe achieve their business dream. To every aspiring entrepreneur out there with a plan and a vision: you can do this — and we’re here to help.
👊🏽 Small business. Big heart. Let’s grow together!

We’re proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new adult assisted living facility in Ramsey County — a project that wi...
07/16/2025

We’re proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new adult assisted living facility in Ramsey County — a project that will provide critical care and housing for our aging community members.

NextStage is honored to be one of the financing partners supporting this important step forward. 👏 Congratulations to the entire project team and community leaders who made this possible!

Pictured: our loan advisor Noah, along with the project team, shovel in hand and heart in the mission 💪🏾💼

01/31/2025

The award-winning Crasqui Restaurant were forced to close unexpectedly when they discovered extensive water damage from the apartments above their kitchen. The good news is that the repairs are going well, and they are excited to welcome back guests in their newly-remodeled space starting FEB 11th, 2025! If you haven’t been to Crasqui Restaurant, you are in for a treat. Stop by and show them some ❤️!

JOIN US on Wednesday, October 16th, at noon, for a FREE, interactive discussion on the ins and outs of financing for sta...
09/19/2024

JOIN US on Wednesday, October 16th, at noon, for a FREE, interactive discussion on the ins and outs of financing for start-up entrepreneurs and small businesses. This event is being hosted by the Carver County CDA, in partnership with NextStageMN, sponsored by Minnesota Bank and Trust. The seminar will offer an honest, plain language conversation centering on:
- When is it appropriate for a business to seek financing?
- What types of financing are available to entrepreneurs?
- What do lenders look for when making loan decisions?  
- What do you need to prepare for the best chance of an approval?

Location: 705 N Walnut St, Chaska, MN 55318
REGISTER on EventBrite today! Space is limited. Link in Bio!

Our partners at Hennepin County  are accepting applicants for the next cohort of CEO Next, a regional program that helps...
09/05/2024

Our partners at Hennepin County are accepting applicants for the next cohort of CEO Next, a regional program that helps second stage ($1M+) companies scale their business and accelerate growth.
There is an information session tomorrow Thursday, September 5, at 9 am! Registration link in Bio!

Congratulations to Jaime and the team   as they prepare to expand their services!  Located at 5614 W 36th St in St. Loui...
07/01/2024

Congratulations to Jaime and the team as they prepare to expand their services! Located at 5614 W 36th St in St. Louis Park, The Beauty Jungle offers a variety of skin care and beauty services, including facials, lash extensions, Botox injections, lip filler, body waxing, spray tanning, and more!

Minneapolis entrepreneur and aesthetician, Jaime Muhammad, opened the Beauty Jungle in 2023. As she enters her second year in business, she is working alongside a NextStageMN business advisor to identify growth opportunities and secure the funding to fuel her expansion.

Are you a Hennepin County resident hoping to open a business of your own? Are you in need of free business advice and mentorship? If so, DM us to get the conversation started! 😃🙌🏼

Congratulations to  on their Grand Opening!  Stop by 1825 Glenwood Ave in Minneapolis for a mouth-watering array of slid...
05/14/2024

Congratulations to on their Grand Opening! Stop by 1825 Glenwood Ave in Minneapolis for a mouth-watering array of sliders, Chicago dogs, Maxwell Street Polishes, floats and milkshakes! 🍔🥤😀

Perseverance and hard-work fueled Cordell and Deandra’s journey from launching a food truck to opening a brick and mortar restaurant. Along the way, they worked with NextStageMN business advisor Hiromi to develop a business plan, identify growth opportunities and secure funding for their business.

Are you a Hennepin County resident hoping to open a business of your own? Are you in need of free business advice and mentorship? If so, DM us to get the conversation started! 😃🙌🏼

JOIN US on Wednesday, May 8th, at noon, for a FREE, interactive discussion on the intricacies of financing for start-up ...
04/29/2024

JOIN US on Wednesday, May 8th, at noon, for a FREE, interactive discussion on the intricacies of financing for start-up entrepreneurs and small businesses. This event is being hosted by NextStage, in partnership with the City of Bloomington, and will offer an honest, plain language conversation centering around:
• When is it appropriate for a business to seek financing?
• What types of financing are available to entrepreneurs?
• What do lenders look for when making loan decisions?
• What do you need to prepare for the best chance of an approval?

Location: City Council Chambers, Bloomington Civic Plaza.
REGISTER on EventBrite today (link in bio)! Space is limited.

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8011 34th Avenue S. , Suite 320
Bloomington, MN
55425

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