About Us

The Community Innovation Collaborative (CIC) Business Incubator sprouted by LifeWorking is a combination of LifeWorking’s community-centric “place-making” and CIC’s proven incubator and accelerator models with the objective to deliver a truly unique community innovation ecosystem, with a strong value proposition and distinctive resources.

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Our Mission

Innovate with

The Alliance of CIC Business Incubator and LifeWorking provides our Diverse community of Small Businesses (non-profit, entrepreneurs, growth, lifestyle, women, veteran and minority-owned) with the Confidence, Expertise and Resources to succeed. We will do this by providing Mentorship, Advisory and Capital resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners through collaboration with like-minded Community Partners.

What Can We Do For You?

  • A Helping Hand

    A small business and non-profit Incubation process, education and training opportunities focused on entrepreneurship, small business growth and resilience.

  • A Supporting Community

    A diverse set of community-relevant events and programming: Fresh Start Presents education series, Industry panels, Pitch Nights, Community awareness and engagement, philanthropic and non-profit events.

  • A Sounding Board

    A broad network of entrepreneurs, industry & community leaders and professional advisors.

  • A Financing Option

    Corporate sponsorship, micro-funding/lending and grant funding mechanisms for incubator and accelerator clients and student startups.

  • New Opportunities

    Time and financial Impact investment opportunities, with an emphasis on underserved communities and minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.

  • A Home For Ideas

    A “place” purpose built for ideation, creativity, productivity and community “dot-connecting”.

Take your First Step Today

Contact us for more information about our Incubator and Accelerator programs, events, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

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Why Leaders Love Our Alliance

“Our Board considers the alignment with LifeWorking Coworking an exciting strategy for continued growth for both entities and specifically allows Fresh Start to expand its support of local and regional businesses.”

John Edgcomb President of FSBI

“When starting the business, there is a million things to get done and it’s hard to know exactly where to start. Additionally, you can easily get tied up in avenues that aren’t beneficial, either financially, with time, or stress. It feels incredible to have a group of mentors, who I now call great friends, as a source of inspiration and support on all aspects of life – not just business.”

Zach Witt Owner at ilumen Solar

“We share the same vision of coming alongside innovators, small business owners, non-profits, entrepreneurs, as well as trusted municipal and community partners, to contribute to Growth and Resiliency – which is so important in our current environment.”

Steven Whittington Founder and CEO of LifeWorking

“To have an incredible group of mentors available to answer questions, provide insight, and introduce contacts is extremely valuable. Specifically, Fresh Start helped with Planning, Marketing, Financials, Legal support, and introduced me to our Accountant.”

Zach Witt Owner at ilumen Solar

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