Elevate (ELA)
In collaboration with College of DuPage, Elevate provides English language learners with essential information on entrepreneurship and small business development.

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Elevate provides English language learners the unique opportunity to build critical language skills while earning a certificate in entrepreneurship. Through free English language acquisition (ELA) classes, students can improve their conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in English. The program enables students to become more engaged with their local community, gain valuable skills to advance their careers, and further their educational goals.
By partnering with College of DuPage's ELA offerings, Elevate offers students access to free classes and textbooks. The entrepreneurship certificate component empower students to apply their language skills in business contexts. Elevate aims to equip English language learners with proficiency and confidence to pursue new personal and professional opportunities.
Elevate provides English language learners the unique opportunity to build critical language skills while earning a certificate in entrepreneurship. Through free English language acquisition (ELA) classes, students can improve their conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in English. The program enables students to become more engaged with their local community, gain valuable skills to advance their careers, and further their educational goals.
By partnering with College of DuPage's ELA offerings, Elevate offers students access to free classes and textbooks. The entrepreneurship certificate component empower students to apply their language skills in business contexts. Elevate aims to equip English language learners with proficiency and confidence to pursue new personal and professional opportunities.
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Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Support for Startups

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Support for Startups

Big Idea Pitch Contest 2026

Big Idea Pitch Contest 2026
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The 7 Investor Secrets Every Fundable Startup Gets Right
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The 7 Investor Secrets Every Fundable Startup Gets Right
Past Workshops

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Support for Startups

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Support for Startups

APEX Accelerator Hybrid Event: Live Webinar/In-Person Workshop - AI Essentials for Business Owners

APEX Accelerator Hybrid Event: Live Webinar/In-Person Workshop - AI Essentials for Business Owners

Beyond the Pitch Deck: Raising Capital from Real People with Investment Crowdfunding

Beyond the Pitch Deck: Raising Capital from Real People with Investment Crowdfunding

Knowledge is Power: How C‑PACE Financing Brings Energy Projects to Life

Knowledge is Power: How C‑PACE Financing Brings Energy Projects to Life

Networking Like a Pro: Build Meaningful Connections That Create Opportunities

Networking Like a Pro: Build Meaningful Connections That Create Opportunities
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Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator
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Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator

The Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 - AI, Quantum and the Future of Work

The Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 - AI, Quantum and the Future of Work

Present with FOCUS: A public speaking workshop for small business leaders

Present with FOCUS: A public speaking workshop for small business leaders

Female Founders Roundtable: A Pilot Series

Female Founders Roundtable: A Pilot Series
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