Our Mission: To encourage, connect and grow small and startup businesses in the region by creating a mixed-use, co-working space that provides resources and opportunities to empower success.
Our Vision: To nurture innovation and economic prosperity in the region through a collaborative community of entrepreneurs.
Elevate is a centrally located “hub” in Coles County. Which provides a space for entrepreneurs and innovators to access resources they need to turn ideas into reality.
Elevate is providing 24/7 access to our members. Thanks to Rural King America’s Farm and Home Store for providing space in the Cross County Mall.
The new home of ClassE. One of the first competency based education programs in Coles County.
Home of the Elevate CCIC Lake Land College Initiative which allows qualified individuals to receive a tuition waiver for a 27 credit hour Business Development Certificate through one of the best Community Colleges in Illinois.
Home to Fiber optic, gigabit speed internet access provided by Consolidated Communications.
Elevate is a place where you will have access to professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and bankers that can help you answer questions you may have on a limited basis. A list has been compiled by the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce.
Right off Interstate 57 this Hub of innovation is centrally located and viable for local entrepreneurs and innovators to access the resources they need to turn ideas into reality.
Elevate is supported by Google.org through the Google.org Impact Challenge Illinois 2018. We were one of 10 winners who made it to the first round, and through our community support, we were able to win the Peoples choice award.
Business Model.
Elevate will be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, accessible by keycard when not staffed.
Elevate is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees all operations.
Consolidated Communications is providing fiber optic, gigabit-speed internet access.
Admission and exit criteria is applied for certain members. Our services are focused on helping your small business succeed.
Elevate will sponsor guest speakers.
Elevate will provide mentoring services to entrepreneurs. The list of mentors includes retailers, bankers, lawyers, accountants, educators, healthcare professionals, and retired business owners.
Conference rooms will be available for rent to anyone needing access to a private meeting place or video conferencing.
Within five years, Elevate will be a leader in developing regional prosperity measured by new business growth, increased patent development, and enhanced human capital. Elevate is a regional service provider.
Check out our website today!
https://elevate217.org/
