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Elevar Advisory Committee Meeting

Elevating local community members to lead and excel.

The Elevar Program

Reimagining the systems of leadership and decision-making to be inclusive, innovative, and equitable for all.

Elevar, the newest initiative of EVCF, is designed to elevate local leaders by helping them excel both personally and professionally. At its core, Elevar focuses on empowering people of color and individuals from low-income backgrounds who are implementing or accelerating projects, social enterprises, or nonprofit organizations that benefit our community.

Elevar engages a diverse Steering Committee that plays a central role in guiding leadership development and community investments. Through grantmaking, the program provides targeted support to emerging leaders, offering them the tools, mentorship, and financial resources they need to succeed. Each year, Elevar also selects a cohort of entrepreneurs for an intensive program that includes mentorship, a specialized curriculum, and capital to support their ventures. The program’s holistic approach ensures that participants not only achieve business success but also grow as community leaders.

Our inaugural cohort has just graduated, and their success is a testament to Elevar’s vision of long-term empowerment. By investing in leadership development, mentorship, and capital support, we aim to create a sustainable pipeline of leaders who will drive positive change and strengthen the fabric of our community.

Applications for Elevar Are Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who applied to be part of the next Elevar cohort! We’re inspired by the passion and talent in our community. All applicants can expect to hear back from us in May regarding next steps.

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2025 Elevar Steering Committee

  • < 30%

     

    Less than 30% of businesses in Eagle County are women owned and only 8% of all businesses are owned by a person of color, and even less for women of color. Even fewer people of color hold leadership roles in businesses, on nonprofit boards, and at decision-making tables within our community.

  • 18.5%

     

    of the population in the USA are Hispanic but just 4 percent of the executive ranks.
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    See all the wasy we’re making an impact

  • Only 30%

     

    of junior managers say they have access to mentorship programs or on-the-job training.

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    See how we are making change

Our Partners

Thank you to our partners who are committed to supporting entrepreneurs building sustainable and impactful businesses in the Eagle Valley community.

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