culled from:http://smallbiztrends.com
Working remotely doesn’t have to mean being cooped up in your house
or apartment. Now there are spaces where remote workers and tech
startups can get office space or just share a communal work area with
others just like them. Coworking spaces like WeWork have even made the news recently scoring big cash investments.
Robert Conrad, partner in another such venture, Co-Merge Workspace, explains to UT San Diego why coworking is the future:
“One, technology enables it. With all that technology
offers, beyond face-to-face interaction there’s no reason to have an
office. It’s much more effective to have people work wherever is most
productive for them. Two, there’s a lot of value in this to big
companies. It can reduce the real estate costs, and they’re more likely
to retain talent if they allow employees to be more flexible about where
they work.”
Here’s a list of 20 hot coworking spaces currently making news, perhaps one in a city near you;
WeWork
This New York based startup rents office space to entrepreneurs around the world. WeWork’s
business model essentially pairs office space with the technology that
it takes to run a business. After a recent round of funding, the company
is now valued at $5 billion, making it one of the biggest players in
the coworking industry.
NextSpace
With nine locations throughout the country, primarily in California, NextSpace
is one of the fastest growing coworking organizations around.
Membership varies at each location, but most offer options ranging from
day passes with mailbox access to full-time offices.
Coalition
This coworking space in the heart of Boston offers
a professional office setting with a vibrant community of
entrepreneurs. Monthly plans range from $99 for conference space and a
few other amenities to more than $1,450 for private office space.
Enerspace
Enerspace
offers coworking memberships in Chicago and Palo Alto, California.
Members can choose between full-time and part-time, coworking and
private offices, as well as other offerings. They also have access to
special member events like demo days, classes and networking lunches.
HackerLab
This Sacramento-based coworking space features
membership for entrepreneurs and makers. Mentorship programs,
networking and industry events are aimed at students, professionals and
hobbyists, mainly in design and creative fields.
Posh Coworking
Posh Coworking
is a coworking community created specifically for women entrepreneurs.
Located in Austin, Texas, membership at Posh comes in various levels,
which come with different annual prices and benefits. The space also
offers various networking events for women throughout the year.
The Hive @ 44
The Hive @ 44 is a
coworking center in St. Louis, Missouri that focuses on community
building. Member amenities include meeting rooms, mail service, a photo
and video studio, legal services and more. Cost ranges from $15 for a
one-day pass to $575 and up for a private suite.
BoxJelly
Entrepreneurs and freelancers in Hawaii also have access to coworking space with BoxJelly.
Members can book a dedicated workspace, attend or host meetings and
events, or even just use it as a place to receive business mail. Mail
membership starts at $50 per month and dedicated desk spaces can range
up to $349 per month.
Blankspaces
Blankspaces
offers three coworking locations in Southern California where
entrepreneurs, freelancers and other creatives can gather or work
privately. Full-time membership starts at $350 per month. But there are
also part-time options for those who want to just drop by once in
awhile.
1776
This Washington D.C. based startup incubator aims
to connect startups with the resources they need to succeed, from
mentorships to capital. Mainly focused on sectors like education,
energy, health and cities, 1776 accepts startup applicants and hosts
events at its campus just a few blocks away from the White House.
Collective Agency
Collective Agency
in Portland, Oregon offers a cozy environment for anyone in the area
who would rather work alongside others than at home by themselves.
Membership ranges from $250 per month to $375 per month and includes
amenities such as Wi-Fi, coffee, conference rooms, bike parking and
more.
Tahoe Mountain Lab
Located in the mountains of South Lake Tahoe, California, this
coworking space offers both shared and private office space outfitted
with the necessary technology for entrepreneurs and freelancers. The
space has
a variety of different plans to fit different needs, from a one-day
pass for $25 to full-time, private offices for over $500 per month.
Design Spaces
Design Spaces
is a community focused coworking space in the heart of Silicon Valley.
It aims to provide an office environment to foster collaboration and
cooperation between entrepreneurs and other remote workers. Coworking
membership starts at $250 per month and includes shared workspaces,
conference rooms and other amenities.
Spark Labs
This co-working space also offers support and consulting services for
entrepreneurs in the media and tech industries. With locations in both
New York City and Paris, Spark Labs also has partnerships with other incubators and accelerators around the world to enable its members in different markets.
Venture X
Venture X is a
coworking space in Naples, Florida. Members can rent office space
starting at $249 per month or rent meeting rooms or virtual office
services.
Game CoLab
Located in Tempe, Arizona, this incubator focuses
specifically on the gaming industry. Its aim is to educate people about
games and gamers about business, while also acting as an advocate for
the gaming community.
Thrive
With multiple locations in Denver, Colorado, Thrive
offers everything from part-time lounge space to meeting rooms and
offices. Part-time membership starts at $199 per month. Thrive also
hosts various events for entrepreneurs in the Denver community.
Venturef0rth
Venturef0rth
offers 10,000 square feet of coworking space in Philadelphia. The space
is a mix of private offices and common areas for entrepreneurs to meet
and collaborate. And this coworking space doesn’t keep regular office
hours, so its amenities are available to members 24/7.
Thinkspace
This coworking space offers a place for entrepreneurs to work and
collaborate along with other acceleration services like virtual
reception and member events. Thinkspace has two coworking spaces located in Seattle and Redmond, Washington, with more than 300 companies in its community.
HQ Raleigh
This coworking space in Raleigh, North Carolina offers
a variety of different options for local entrepreneurs. Coworking
membership starts at $125 per month and includes workspace, meeting
space, and various other office benefits. And community membership
starts at $300 per year and includes access to the group’s network of
entrepreneurs and various other benefits.
