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How to ELEVATE your business potential

Collaboration + teamwork are at the core of ELEVATE — a local think-space designed to foster creativity and innovation in the transportation industry.

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ELEVATE is an incubation space, not a long-term office or co-work opportunity, and members must meet project milestone requirements over their one-year membership.

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Forming a new business or looking to take your existing business to the next level? Enter: ELEVATE.

The cutting-edge incubator space fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth for aspiring entrepreneurs and startups in the transportation industry.

Owned and operated by the Aerospace Center for Excellence, the shared workspace community provides a dynamic ecosystem where members gain valuable resources, guidance + support to elevate their business ventures. ELEVATE offers these three membership levels:

Collaboration

  • The Collaboration level provides access to co-working spaces, networking events, and educational workshops.

Mentorship

  • Mentorship goes a step further with one-on-one guidance from industry experts, personalized mentorship programs, and exclusive mastermind sessions (think: running your business plan by an experienced CPA or speaking to a practicing attorney about business formation).

Launchpad

  • The Launchpad level is for startups looking to accelerate their growth, benefit from investor connections, pitch opportunities, and have access to specialized resources.

Membership costs range from $50-100. Learn more about membership levels and apply online.

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