top of page

Ellevate Your Business Potential

circle-1.png

Economic Development Expertise

Our track record speaks for itself. We have successfully collaborated with diverse industries, from startups to small and large city government  established corporations, to create sustainable economic ecosystems. Whether it’s attracting investments, fostering innovation hubs, or revitalizing local economies, we excel in turning vision into reality.

circle-2.png

Business Building Strategies

We understand that businesses thrive on effective strategies. Ellevate has guided numerous businesses through critical phases – from market entry to expansion. We tailor solutions to your unique challenges, leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices.

circle-3.png

Community-Centric Approach

We believe that businesses and communities are interconnected. Our approach integrates business and cities goals with community well-being. We facilitate partnerships, bridge gaps, and foster collaboration between local stakeholders and businesses. Together, we build stronger, more resilient communities.

WHY CHOOSE ELLEVATE?

Three Excellent Reasons

photo-handshake.jpg

ABOUT US

At Ellevate Consulting, we specialize in driving economic growth and fostering vibrant communities. Our comprehensive consulting services are designed to meet the unique needs of businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities, ensuring sustainable development and success.

photo-Elle-2.jpg

Meet the Mind Behind Ellevate Consulting

Elle Withall is a seasoned professional with an extensive track record in economic development and community building. She has dedicated her career to working with small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities...

What Our Clients Say

“Elle Withall's work on the promotional events for Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol was nothing short of extraordinary. Her ability to create engaging, immersive public art installations in Wheaton brought an influx of foot traffic that revitalized the downtown helping to revitalize the downtown after the Pandemic, Elle's visionary series of fiestas set a new record for sales, inspiring businesses to develop themed experiences around the festivities. Her energy, creativity, and talent for generating ideas that lead to economic growth are truly jaw-dropping.

– Diana Martinez, Director, McAninch Arts Center College of DuPage
“Wheaton has greatly benefited from Elle's hard work leading Wheaton through extraordinary challenge times, she and her team helped our downtown businesses make it through the pandemic with creativity and perseverance, despite ever hanging circumstance caused by the pandemic Elle worked in partnership with the City to hep highlight Wheaton as a thriving destination.

– Phil Suess, Mayor, Wheaton, IL
“Elle Withall is awarded the MVP from the City of Aurora for always going above and beyond to serve businesses in downtown Aurora and throughout the City, through grants and guidance you have made a direct impact on the success and sustainability of dozens of small businesses.”

– Richard Irvin, Mayor, City of Aurora, IL
 
“Every homeowner in the Wheaton area should look at their property value and say "thanks" to Elle, the marketing efforts she has exhibited with downtown Wheaton is both impressive and successful  while most towns and communities have deeply struggled in the pandemic, Elle has quarterbacked a number of key initiatives that have safely allowed Wheaton to remain a friendly active and vibrant area, I am confident that her efforts have saved businesses and allowed others to even flourish and expand  thus this seems like a great economic development case study, strong consistent messaging and marketing along with constancy of execution allowed Wheaton to thrive.”

– Dave Beasley, Marketing Consultant

 
"Without question, my dream of opening a brick and mortar retail business would not have come true without Elle Withall, she changed the trajectory of my life."

– Samantha Raferty, owner of Amante Marketplace , Wheaton Illinois
"I have had the pleasure of working with Elle Withall of Ellevate Consulting for the past three years. The Wheaton Lions Club hired Elle and her team to manage our social media and keep the community updated on our activities and events through Facebook.
 
In addition, we’ve used Ellevate’s marketing and consulting services for their creative expertise in promoting our club. Ellevate Consulting has been an excellent partner, and we highly recommend their services."

– R. C. Cropmton, Past President, Wheaton Lions Club, Wheaton Illinois
bottom of page