For Startups and Students
Discover how RISE can support your next endeavor.
For Established Businesses
Explore how you can impact the future of our region by supporting our efforts to retain our talented and innovative workforce.

Become a mentor
Are you at a place in time where you want to give back to the next generation of entrepreneurs? Discover how you can get involved.
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Connection
If you’re looking to source new regional talent for your company, We are here to help. RISE will work with you to make a connection between your business and the right candidate.
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Capital
If you are a private investor, venture capitalist, crowdfunding expert, business lender, or other, non-traditional funding source, we want to know about you!
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College Students
- Gain access to regional leaders, internship and job opportunities, while expanding your network.
- Students from Bethel University, Holy Cross College, TRINE, IUSB, Ivy Tech Community College, or Saint Mary's College can apply!
- Get the resources and support you need to launch your venture
High School Students
- Real world experiences for young adults
- Open to all St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties high school students
- Students earn 18 dual college credits
- Students create their own business and pitch to real investors
- Networking opportunities