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

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

NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business

NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business
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Female Founders Roundtable: A Pilot Program for Women Entrepreneurs
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Female Founders Roundtable: A Pilot Program for Women Entrepreneurs

The Certification Process

The Certification Process
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Discover Connection Beyond Networking — A Members-Only Gathering for Women Entrepreneurs
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Discover Connection Beyond Networking — A Members-Only Gathering for Women Entrepreneurs

2025 Manufacturing Solutions Summit

2025 Manufacturing Solutions Summit

Makers & Shakers: Money Rewritten

Makers & Shakers: Money Rewritten

Capital & Funding Strategies for Small Business

Capital & Funding Strategies for Small Business
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Fundraising Roundtable: Investor Pitch Deck Excellence
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Fundraising Roundtable: Investor Pitch Deck Excellence

NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business

NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business
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