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Elevate Coworking + Community

Our mission is to support female entrepreneurs with the empowering resources they need to elevate their business and themselves.

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Project Description

 

Elevate Header Image- shows pictures  workspace, childcare and community

 

Elevate will be the first coworking space in Wilmington designed for women by women.  

We'll offer a productive workspace for female entrepreneurs and key resources like an encouraging community, a photo studio, and childcare onsite! 

 

Research shows there has been a massive influx of people starting new businesses from home since the pandemic -5.4 Million in 2021 alone!! Whew! Many of these new business owners need our support. 

While Wilmington offers a few coworking options, none offer the amenities catering to the work/life balance that's unique to women, especially moms. 

Our goal is to create the foundational space (that's not at home!) to help entrepreneurs thrive in business and life.  Currently, we identify 3 main problems when working from home that make growing a business more difficult.  

 

 

1. Distractions are a real problem when working from home, it's just way too easy to get sidetracked. 

2. Working parents have to juggle the childcare portion too! Studies show us this is more often women than men. 

3. Lastly, those first years in business are definitely a make it or break it period. It can be confusing trying to decide what is a 'needle-mover' task and how to grow to the next level. 

That's where Elevate comes in. We're solving all these problems under 1 roof.  The education + business community you've been looking for,  right where you work, all while your children are being cared for.

Quote that says "simply put Elevate will solve all these problems under one roof"

AMENITIES: 

We're offering the resources we know female entrepreneurs need when running a business.
 

  • A fun workspace you can be productive in and check off some of those big business to-do's
  • Childcare on site. Need I say more? Let someone else get the kids *another* snack
  • A Creative Community of other Female Entrepreneurs to talk life and business with.

That's not all. A few more things we've identified to help ensure sucess:  

  • Natural light Photo Studio, perfect for Content Creation
  • Workshops and Events to help Small Businesses grow during those crucial first few years in businesses
  • Plans to add mentorship programs and even offer small capital loans for women-owned businesses after we open
  • Last but not least, plenty of free coffee to keep you working! Always hot and ready. 

       

      Elevate Workspace Inspiration Images
      Elevate Childcare Inspiration Images

      FUNDRAISING GOALS: 

      We are seeking funding of 50k to help build, furnish and open our first space here in Wilmington, NC.

      While we have some initial funds secured already, we are looking for more financial support to make this space a reality. Have a look through our Rewards Choices, we even have the opportunity for you to donate a membership to someone who can benefit from this space!


      Even sharing on social media about our mission, we'd be so so grateful as it helps us reach more people who could benefit from this community!

      ABOUT:

      Founder Maggie Blackham (below) is a small business owner and toddler mom. She believes women can have it all with the right support. Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs (4 generations in fact!), she intimately knows what it's like to juggle a family life while running a business.  She's so passionate to see this space come to life for our Wilmington Community.  

       

      Thank you so much for reading this far + investing your time to learn more about Elevate Coworking + Community. We appreciate you supporting our vision to help more women + moms be successful in business and in life.

       

      Updates

      The Campaign FAQs

      Frequently Asked Questions:

      • Who is this space for? Small business owners, female entrepreneurs, working women, creatives, influencers, and visionaries. Come as you are!

       

      • When do you open? Our goal is to open to Founding Members as a soft opening by June 2022. And a Grand Opening event happening in July 2022. 

       

      • Where will the space be located? We are looking at a building in midtown Wilmington, with access to major roads that offers plenty of parking for events and workshops.

       

      03/17/2022
      Elevate TShirt!
      $100
      03/17/2022
      Elevate TShirt!
      $50
      Anonymous
      03/16/2022
      Monetary Contribution
      $200
      Rachel Hemingway
      03/14/2022
      Add to Kids Toy Fund!
      $100
      Monetary Contribution

      Just Because I Care! Any amount will help us reach our goal and we are so so grateful for your support. 

      2 Supporters
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      15.00 USD
      Cheers + Playlist!

      Virtual Cheers and Thanks for supporting our mission! As a {Thank you} we'll send our bomb Playlist 'It's a Woman's World'

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      0 Supporters
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      50.00 USD
      Elevate TShirt!

      "Don't Stop Until You're Proud" T-Shirt designed by local Artist Amanda Moore (@TheMisplacedCactus) made just for this campaign. Soft touch t-shirt in clay. Shipping in June 2022.

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      100.00 USD
      Event ONLY Membership 1 YEAR

      Attend any of Elevate's Local Events for the first year. SAVE $80!! We plan to offer a variety of workshops + events to help you grow in both business and life. Topics range from DIY Charcuterie Board Making to Social Media Strategies for Biz to Mindful Parenting. Full list coming soon! Only available to Wilmington Locals.

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      200.00 USD
      Photo Studio DAY Rental

      [6 Hour] 1-Day Rental for our Natural-Light Photo Studio. Must reserve your date within 6 months of opening. SAVE $100 by booking now. We can't wait to see what you create here!

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      150.00 USD
      Cheeky Monkey Coffee for 1 YEAR

      Cheeky Monkey Coffee for 1 YEAR! Love local coffee? Enjoy a Latte 1x Week for a full year! Must be local to Wilmington, can't ship hot lattes ;)

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      450.00 USD
      Founding Member [3 MONTH]

      THIS SPACE is what you've been waiting for!! 3 Months (for the price of 2) of unlimited coworking - come as often as you want. Also includes: Hard Hat Tour of the space before we open, 2 VIP Opening Party Tickets, Founding Member Merch Bundle. SAVE $300

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      750.00 USD
      Fund the Kids Space

      Directly support such an engaging space for these kiddos. We plan to create a one-of-a-kind play space to keep kids entertains (by toys, not screens) while mama's get some work done! We'll add your name/logo to the wall to show your support!

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      500.00 USD
      Nursing/Pumping Room

      Directly support the most cozy and private space that encourages mamas to be able to nurse or pump in between getting some work done. We plan to fill this space with loving notes and encouragement to remind mamas just how strong they are! We'll add your name/logo to the wall to show your support!

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      2,500.00 USD
      Sponsor 2 Memberships

      Gift 2 memberships for the price of 1! Our scholarship fund will allow us to gift a membership to someone who may not be able to afford it or gift to a non-profit company that could benefit from this space. Your Name/Company Logo on our recognition wall for making it possible. 

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      1,500.00 USD
      Founding Member [1 YEAR]

      THIS SPACE is what you've been waiting for!! 1 yr of unlimited coworking- come as often as you want. Also includes: Hard Hat Tour of the space before we open, 2 VIP Opening Party Tickets, Founding Member Merch Bundle. SAVE $900

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      8,000.00 USD
      Sponsor 6 Memberships

      Gift 6 memberships for the price of 3. We'll match your donation to add a total of 6 memberships to our scholarship fund. Our scholarship fund will allow us to gift a membership to someone who may not be able to afford it or a non-profit company who could benefit from this space. Your Name/Company Logo on our recognition wall for making it possible!

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      10,000.00 USD
      Angel Investor

      Thank you doesn't seem like enough! You believe in this space and want to see it become a reality for the next generation of female entrepreneurs. For your support, we'll put your Name/Company Logo front and center on our recognition,  2 VIP Opening Party Tickets, a Merch Bundle are yours too, PLUS you'll have our unending gratitude in supporting our mission to help more women succeed! 

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      500.00 USD
      Private Office for 1 Reserve

      Reserve Private Office as a Founding Member and get 1 month FREE!

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      Wilmington, NC
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      Rewards

      Monetary Contribution

      Just Because I Care! Any amount will help us reach our goal and we are so so grateful for your support. 

      2 Supporters
      Select this reward
      15.00 USD
      Cheers + Playlist!

      Virtual Cheers and Thanks for supporting our mission! As a {Thank you} we'll send our bomb Playlist 'It's a Woman's World'

      75 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      50.00 USD
      Elevate TShirt!

      "Don't Stop Until You're Proud" T-Shirt designed by local Artist Amanda Moore (@TheMisplacedCactus) made just for this campaign. Soft touch t-shirt in clay. Shipping in June 2022.

      70 Left
      5 Supporters
      Select this reward
      100.00 USD
      Event ONLY Membership 1 YEAR

      Attend any of Elevate's Local Events for the first year. SAVE $80!! We plan to offer a variety of workshops + events to help you grow in both business and life. Topics range from DIY Charcuterie Board Making to Social Media Strategies for Biz to Mindful Parenting. Full list coming soon! Only available to Wilmington Locals.

      29 Left
      1 Supporter
      Select this reward
      200.00 USD
      Photo Studio DAY Rental

      [6 Hour] 1-Day Rental for our Natural-Light Photo Studio. Must reserve your date within 6 months of opening. SAVE $100 by booking now. We can't wait to see what you create here!

      19 Left
      1 Supporter
      Select this reward
      150.00 USD
      Cheeky Monkey Coffee for 1 YEAR

      Cheeky Monkey Coffee for 1 YEAR! Love local coffee? Enjoy a Latte 1x Week for a full year! Must be local to Wilmington, can't ship hot lattes ;)

      5 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      450.00 USD
      Founding Member [3 MONTH]

      THIS SPACE is what you've been waiting for!! 3 Months (for the price of 2) of unlimited coworking - come as often as you want. Also includes: Hard Hat Tour of the space before we open, 2 VIP Opening Party Tickets, Founding Member Merch Bundle. SAVE $300

      18 Left
      2 Supporters
      Select this reward
      750.00 USD
      Fund the Kids Space

      Directly support such an engaging space for these kiddos. We plan to create a one-of-a-kind play space to keep kids entertains (by toys, not screens) while mama's get some work done! We'll add your name/logo to the wall to show your support!

      15 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      500.00 USD
      Nursing/Pumping Room

      Directly support the most cozy and private space that encourages mamas to be able to nurse or pump in between getting some work done. We plan to fill this space with loving notes and encouragement to remind mamas just how strong they are! We'll add your name/logo to the wall to show your support!

      5 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      2,500.00 USD
      Sponsor 2 Memberships

      Gift 2 memberships for the price of 1! Our scholarship fund will allow us to gift a membership to someone who may not be able to afford it or gift to a non-profit company that could benefit from this space. Your Name/Company Logo on our recognition wall for making it possible. 

      10 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      1,500.00 USD
      Founding Member [1 YEAR]

      THIS SPACE is what you've been waiting for!! 1 yr of unlimited coworking- come as often as you want. Also includes: Hard Hat Tour of the space before we open, 2 VIP Opening Party Tickets, Founding Member Merch Bundle. SAVE $900

      9 Left
      1 Supporter
      Select this reward
      8,000.00 USD
      Sponsor 6 Memberships

      Gift 6 memberships for the price of 3. We'll match your donation to add a total of 6 memberships to our scholarship fund. Our scholarship fund will allow us to gift a membership to someone who may not be able to afford it or a non-profit company who could benefit from this space. Your Name/Company Logo on our recognition wall for making it possible!

      5 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      10,000.00 USD
      Angel Investor

      Thank you doesn't seem like enough! You believe in this space and want to see it become a reality for the next generation of female entrepreneurs. For your support, we'll put your Name/Company Logo front and center on our recognition,  2 VIP Opening Party Tickets, a Merch Bundle are yours too, PLUS you'll have our unending gratitude in supporting our mission to help more women succeed! 

      5 Left
      0 Supporters
      Select this reward
      500.00 USD
      Private Office for 1 Reserve

      Reserve Private Office as a Founding Member and get 1 month FREE!

      3 Left
      1 Supporter
      Select this reward