"What's the first thing you do after you get in your car and buckle your seatbelt?" This was the question posed by Keegan O'Connell, owner of Buzzed & Board LLC
Software Developer Russ Forstall Utilizes Co-working Spaces To Gain New Perspectives on Business and Family
While many of us long to better balance our personal and professional lives, Mr. Forstall has a solid understanding of both. He says through having a better perspective of family relationships, he has gained a better understanding of relationships with coworkers, colleagues, customers and clients.
Elevate’s Role as a Business Incubation Center in Coles County: Enabling Business Ownership for People of All Backgrounds
It is the belief of the team at Elevate that business ownership represents financial equality, representation and happiness. Through creating a more diverse environment for business ownership we look to create a more inclusive world and community.
Elevate CCIC. Offers Physical Space For Your Business
If you've been keeping up with our blog post, you have probably noticed the variety of membership options available at our center. One of these is our 'mailbox' monthly membership. For only $40 a month, we offer a variety of resources to entrepreneurs interested in starting a business or growing their existing organization. Most important… Continue reading Elevate CCIC. Offers Physical Space For Your Business
Starting a Business in a Co-Working Space: How Centers Such as Elevate are Making Dreams a Reality
1.2 million small businesses exist in the state of Illinois, according to a 2018 SBA Profile. Unfortunately for many, this dream has traditionally required more funds than are available to the typical individual. Thankfully, the Mattoon In Motion Robust Economy Committee has created a business incubation center, empowering those in the Coles County Region in their goals to open or develop their small business
A Look Through Time
Much work has been completed in our center since renovations started last year. Today Elevate stands excited to provide for entrepreneurs in the Coles County Region
Code Platoon Partnership Enables Veterans and Their Spouses
As a community organization, our goal is to provide resources to as many people as possible. The programming available at Elevate plays a huge role in how we continue to provide for our clients and additionally spurs growth to new entrepreneurs who have not yet benefited from the resources Elevate has to offer. We at… Continue reading Code Platoon Partnership Enables Veterans and Their Spouses
Support for Local Business During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
"Business and Entrepreneurship" by InvestmentTotal.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Elevate has always and will always work towards our mission of encouraging, connecting and growing small and startup businesses in the Coles County Region. During the current circumstances presented by COVID-19, we recognize our duty as a community organization is to provide as many resources as possible to… Continue reading Support for Local Business During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How Innovative Business Models Are Providing for Our Community During Social Distancing Period
As Elevate moves towards an open center to fully service our clients, a look at the real world application of innovative non-traditional business models in our community is helpful. Amid the current COVID-19 public safety concerns, one company is playing an important role in keeping our community safe and stimulating business for local restaurants who… Continue reading How Innovative Business Models Are Providing for Our Community During Social Distancing Period
The History of Elevate: From Inception to Construction
Mattoon in Motion Robust Economy Committee was organized to "create a community of entrepreneurs who are passionate about developing their business." As part of this initiative, Elevate CCIC, Inc. is supporting this goal by developing a grassroots economic development center that will encourage cross-collaboration of ideas and resources. To understand where Elevate is today, and… Continue reading The History of Elevate: From Inception to Construction
