Omaha-based Elevator expands its co-working with warehousing model to North Kansas City
February 26, 2025 | Ben Goeser
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Following its expansion into Des Moines, Elevator is set to begin development on an additional space in Kansas City that will open later this year; This will be Elevator’s third location since opening in Omaha in October 2021, and its co-founders hope to continue expanding into other cities in the Midwest
Elevator, a co-warehousing startup that initially launched in Omaha in 2021, has secured a building to develop its concept in Kansas City, Missouri. The announcement follows the company’s expansion into Des Moines in late 2024.
Elevator’s new location is situated in North Kansas City at 20 W. 14th Ave., near businesses like Callsign Brewing and Chicken N Pickle. This will be the third Elevator location. Elevator’s efforts to bring its model to other Midwest cities is backed by a recent $1.6 million investment.
Elevator combines co-working with warehousing, offering entrepreneurs time and cost-saving efficiencies to scale their operations, according to a blog post announcing the Kansas City location. Flexible month-to-month memberships include micro-warehouse units, private offices, and co-working spaces. Members can easily adapt their space needs as they grow without the burden of long-term leases.
“Our first location has proven that small businesses are seeking flexible, supportive environments that address their unique challenges,” said Shannon Lerda, co-founder and president. “We’re excited to bring this model to Kansas City and help local entrepreneurs grow and thrive in this incredible community.”
Click here to join Elevator’s Kansas City waitlist.
Co-founders Shannon and Emiliano Lerda said they were attracted to their current locations and Kansas City because of the local maker mentality, entrepreneurial spirit and revitalization efforts that exist in these communities and among their leaders.
Shannon said the Kansas City location will have capacity for 100 businesses.
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