Forester Elevate Program for Local Businesses

What is the Forester Elevate Program? 

The Forester Elevate Program is a free discount program that offers local independent businesses the opportunity to provide discounts to our amazing Lake Forest College community.

This exciting program is designed to bring Lake Forest College, the City of Lake Forest, and surrounding local businesses together and to drive local businesses through supportive collaboration. 

What are the benefits? 

• Increase your customer base and exposure by interacting with our population of 5,000+ students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents across Lake Forest and the greater North Shore area.
• Have your business promoted at upcoming Lake Forest College events and programs, free of charge.
• List your business details, website link, and discount information on the public Forester Elevate website page, free of charge.
• Receive a complimentary window placard to proudly display your participation in the Elevate program.

Dates to keep in mind for businesses

August 16–August 22: Move-in week

Monday, August 24: New student introduction to downtown Lake Forest

Thursday, August 27: First day of classes & new student orientation

October 2–October 4: Homecoming and Reunion weekend

October 23–October 25: Family Weekend

March 15–March 19: Spring Break

Saturday, May 15: Commencement