
Are you ready to Elevate your Business?
AWC has teamed up with the E5 Institute to create an AWC Member Exclusive course for advanced business owners who are ready to take their business to the next level.
The Inaugural Year of Elevate is currently underway, and the next cohort will roll out in October 2023. Watch for application information at that time.
Business Strategy
A wise person once said, “You can’t work on your business if you are always working in it.”
Build Your Business
Investing your time and money into participating in the Elevate Program will pay huge dividends down the road
Are you looking to not only build your business, but build your future as well?
What is the Elevate Course?
Cohort Style Course
Elevate is a cohort style course limited to only 20 participants at a time.
Interactive Workshops
Elevate provides interactive half day workshops taught by industry experts.
Class Time
Elevate classes take place over six months with only a 5-6 hour time commitment (including class time) per month to accommodate the demanding schedules of participants.
Build Your Future
Elevate is a construction industry specific course designed to give owners the training and tools they need to build their business and build their future.
Time & Support
Elevate gives participants the time and support to integrate what they are learning into their businesses.
1:1 Coaching Sessions
Elevate provides participants 1 to 1 coaching sessions after each class to address needs specific to their business.
Mastermind Calls
Elevate brings the entire class cohort into monthly mastermind calls so participants can share what they are learning and implementing into their businesses and learn from other participants in the process.
AWC Members
Elevate provides all of this to AWC Members at a fraction of the cost of similar programs through the generous support of the following sponsors.
The Inaugural Year of the Elevate program is currently underway. We will roll out another cohort in October 2023.
What is the Cost of the Program?
And how much of my time will it require?

Thanks to our generous sponsors AWC will be subsidizing 50% of the course fee. The cohort costs $1,200.00 per participant. AWC members will each pay $600.00.
Each participant can plan to spend approximately 5-6 hours per month on the course. This includes a half-day interactive workshop, a monthly one-to-one coaching call, and one Mastermind group call. Most assignments and implementation exercises can be completed during class time.
This program was sponsored by:





Claudia Osterman
Brigid O'Malley
Cindy Haley
Joelynne Hanson
Kathy Meyer
Jerri Sweeney
LouAnne Loewen
Joan Donovan
Sarah Bazey
Diane Caruso
Mary Cave
Mariaha Dean
Joy McAdoo
Kathy Brown Zerwas
Krystal Vierkant
Donna Gulden
Jennifer Thompson
Megan Nord
Kathy Flynn Hanson
Rachel Peters
Keia Isaacson
Stacy Shaw
Sue Blanchard
Nancy Blanchard
Anita Bellant
Marty Christianson
Kelly Thommes
Maura Steblay
If you are interested in Elevating your business and your future, watch for application information in Fall 2023.
When does the Elevate Course Begin?
The Inaugural year of Elevate is currently underway. We will be rolling out another cohort in October 2023. Watch for application information at that time.
Are There Any Special Requirements that Need to be Met to Take the Course?

The following are the criteria which need to be met for an application to be approved for participation in the ELEVATE Advanced Business Owner Training.
- A business owner (or co-owner) within the construction/trades industry
- An active majority owner of the business
- In current business ownership for five years or more
- An AWC member in good standing
- Has a leadership and decision making role within their company
- Has access to financial reporting for their company
- Is able to dedicate 5-7 hours per month participating in the courses
- Is committed to growing/changing their current business practice for success
What topics are covered in the Elevate Course?

Class 1 October 2021: “BHAG: Develop the Future Vision and Strategy of Your Business”

Class 2 November 2021: “Unleash the Leader Within: Equipping you to Lead Your Business into the Future”

Class 3 December 2021: “It’s a Team Effort: Structuring your Business for Future Success”

Class 4 January 2022: “The Numbers Don’t Lie: Understanding and Evaluating your Business Finances”

Class 5 February 2022: “What They Don’t Tell You: The Inside Scoop on Successes, Failures, and the Future of the Construction Industry”
