A woman organizing period product donations at Access Period's co-warehousing space inside Elevator, a shared warehouse for nonprofits.

Co-Warehousing for Nonprofits: How Elevator Helped Access Period Grow

Discover how co-warehousing for nonprofits helped Access Period grow, save time, and boost impact with the support of Elevator’s shared warehouse space and logistics support.

member-experience | 2025-08-07

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des moines | 2024-10-30

Elevator Brings Co-Warehousing to Des Moines to Support Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship

Elevator is bringing a fresh approach to co-warehousing and small business support to Des Moines! Building on its Omaha success, Elevator’s new Downtown Des Moines location—near Pappajohn Sculpture Park—offers flexible spaces, logistics support, and a vibrant community for entrepreneurs and small businesses with physical goods. Backed by $1.6 million, this new hub includes educational resources, capital access, and networking opportunities, all tailored to empower Des Moines’ business scene. Read on to see how Elevator is set to fuel local growth!

Interior of Elevator co-warehousing space showing a colorful wall mural with business icons and symbols alongside a navy blue wall with the text "together we can achieve more."

press release | 2025-03-27

Elevator, New Co-Warehousing Community in Des Moines, Opens April 1 to Support Small Businesses

Elevator's new Des Moines location brings innovative co-warehousing solutions to entrepreneurs and small businesses with physical products. Located near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, this flexible workspace combines warehouse units, private offices, logistics support, and a collaborative community under one roof. With month-to-month terms, daily carrier pickups, and modern amenities, Elevator provides the infrastructure growing businesses need without long-term commitments. Join the Soft Launch on April 1st or Grand Opening on May 16th to experience this unique entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Emiliano and Shannon Lerda, co-founders of Elevator, stand outside property their company has acquired at 204 12th St. in downtown Des Moines. The couple is expanding their co-warehousing space business into the Des Moines market. Photo by Kathy A. Bolten

des moines | 2024-11-20

Nebraska Couple with Iowa ties Opening Elevator, a Co-Warehousing Company, in Downtown Des Moines Next Spring

When Shannon and Emiliano Lerda needed a flexible workspace for their growing e-commerce business, they built Elevator—a co-warehousing solution designed for small businesses managing physical goods. Combining adaptable spaces, shipping support, and a vibrant community, Elevator helps businesses grow with ease. Now expanding from Omaha to Des Moines, the Lerdas are redefining workspaces for entrepreneurs.

Vibrant 'City in Color' mural by artist Van Holmgren on Elevator's Des Moines building at 12th and Mulberry Street, featuring bold geometric patterns in bright colors including green, purple, orange, and blue, transforming downtown Des Moines public art landscape

collaboration | 2025-07-10

Striking New Mural Unveiled In Downtown Des Moines

Elevator and Operation Downtown, in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, announced the completion of a vibrant new mural called “City in Color” that transforms Downtown Des Moines (DSM)’s artistic landscape. The stunning public art installation, created by renowned local artist Van Holmgren and in consultation with Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, now graces the exterior wall of Elevator's Des Moines location at 12th and Mulberry Street, adding a bold new landmark just two blocks from the iconic Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Founders of Elevator

press release | 2022-11-01

Elevator Raises $1.7 million Seed Round from Nebraska Investors to Bring Co-Warehousing to the Midwest

Omaha, NE, July 13, 2022 | Elevator, a co-warehousing and community space, announced its seed round of $1.7 million to launch its first location. Participants of the raise include Black Dog Ventures, Nelnet, and the Nebraska Angels. Elevator raised capital to renovate their space, develop logistical capabilities, and grow its team. Elevator was co-founded by Shannon and Emiliano Lerda.