Entrepreneurship in colleges and coworking spaces: dispatch from GCEC
DeShawn Brown sees the overlap of coworking spaces and university entrepreneurship centers for community building, impactful partnerships, and...
DeShawn Brown sees the overlap of coworking spaces and university entrepreneurship centers for community building, impactful partnerships, and...
Streamline event management for your coworking space with Coworks, offering easy setup, RSVPs, member engagement, and scalable tools for your...
See why Coworks stands out as the top coworking space management software for 2025, offering seamless operations, community building, and robust...
Discover how coworking experts use storytelling to create impactful events that foster community engagement and meaningful connections in coworking...
Coworks automated billing software can transform the operations of your coworking space, enhancing efficiency and member satisfaction. Find out more...
Coworking spaces and small business incubators can collaborate to boost innovation, support startups, and enhance local business ecosystems.
Join Coworks at the 2024 GCEC Conference to explore innovations in university entrepreneurship centers from November 14-16 at Babson College in...
This Vancouver coworking space, the HiVE, thrives on community resilience, overcoming significant challenges and fostering nonprofit growth with...
Automate invoicing, gain real-time financial insights, and ensure data security to focus on growing your community with Coworks and Xero.
Phone pods and booths can enhance privacy, focus, and collaboration in your coworking space, and provide flexible, cost-effective options
Alison Rogers created Blush Cowork, a community-centric coworking space with onsite childcare for working parents in Cary, North Carolina.
SalesHQ and founder Vince Beese, create a thriving co-selling community to enhances sales performance with collaboration, programming, and a hybrid...
GWA Community Manager 2024 recognize Jessica Thomas and Mariana Castruita for excellence at the FlexForward 2024 conference, sponsored by Coworks.
Four coworking experts discuss how authentic storytelling can help lead generation, build community in this episode of Coworking Convos with Cat...
Discover how to use discount and promo codes to boost membership and community engagement in coworking spaces, creating flexible and targeted offers.
CCC's Entrepreneurship Center is transforming local businesses through community support, coworking spaces, and innovative programs.
Discover how coworking spaces are evolving to meet the growing demand for flexibility with on-demand services, advanced software, and secure access...
Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown was invited to join Paul Clark, host of Venture in the South podcast, to discuss his start in tech and future of coworking.
Discover how to strategically use discounts and promo codes to boost engagement and attract new members to your coworking space.
Cat Johnson leads another stellar group of speakers in this episode of Coworking Convos: Educating your local community about coworking. Read the...
The collaborative environment of a ghost kitchen has more in common with a coworking space than even a restaurant. And this tech stack is designed...
Landlords and commercial real estate teams understand that office leasing has changed. But here is what you need to know about coworking and flex...
With Arlington Heights, IL coworking space COCIAL, Matt Irvin redefines the neighborhood gathering place. The Coworks software user shared his story.
Paz Pisarski and The Community Collective are about to embark on cohort #5, bringing lessons and tactics on community building and placemaking for...
Join DeShawn Brown and Vaulted's Matt Deal to explore how the HubSpot CRM and Coworks space management software are a dynamic duo for coworking...
Spark Hub is how Garden Valley Technologies supports local workers, from freelancers to remote office to teams and more. And they run on Coworks...
Meet all the semi-finalists of the Community Manager of the Year Award from the Global Workspace Association. Coworks sponsored the award for the 3rd...
Meet Citi Medina, the founder and visionary behind Equalspace, a transformative new coworking endeavor in Newark, NJ. Liz Elam did an amazing...
Meet Francisco Gutierrez, Community Manager at IOS Offices in Guadalajara and a semi-finalist for the Community Manager of the Year Award 2024.
Meet Sandra Sierra, Community Manager at Tinkko Coworking & Flex Office and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year...
Discover budget-friendly, creative DIY solutions for coworking phone booths that provide privacy and style without breaking the bank.
Coworking Convos is hosted by Cat Johnson from The Lab, who invited several industry leaders to share their perspective on community building in...
Meet William Hatfield, the Community Manager at The Work Well and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year 2024.
Meet Blaize Randell, community manager at Fractal Workspace and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year 2024.
Meet Chelsea Dietz, Community Manager at The Post Workspaces and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year 2024.
Meet Jen Michelik, Community Manager of Office Evolution Ann Arbor, and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year 2024.
Meet Jessica Thomas, community manager at The Root Coworking and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year 2024.
Meet Mariana Castruita, community manager at IOS Offices and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year 2024.
Meet Shelly Wahl, community manager at Office Evolution and a Global Workspace Association Nominee for Community Manager of the Year 2024.
Sparq Winston-Salem combines coworking with placemaking and community development with private and public partnerships. Jessica Aveyard explained...
Chicago's Three Cities Social, founders Ali and Draymond Washington combine placemaking, coworking, activism, and socializing in one city wide...
Register for the on demand webinar series that takes you inside a coworking feasibility study, from DenSwap Cofounder Craig Baute.
For coworking spaces, providing fast, reliable Wifi service can often feel like juggling multiple tasks at once. That’s where Coworks and IronWifi...
Township in Sausalito redefines the modern workplace with a community-focused clubhouse concept, fostering human connections in a digital age.
The Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University underwent a radical transformation and now serves student and local Michigan...
International Coworking Day helps us mark why this model of collaborative communities matters more than ever, and helps shine a light on the path...
At Temple University, the iNest entrepreneur center welcomes students and community members from around Philadelphia to collaborate and innovate.
Coworks summarized the new report, "Fostering Wellbeing and Satisfaction for Micro-Entrepreneurs: The Role of Coworking Spaces" for highlights and...
Coworking's flexibility, community, and resources have become indispensable fuel for the startup engine that drives innovation in cities across the...
Coworking space that integrate with printer software can eliminate the need for manual intervention and ensure a seamless experience for members and...
Cat Johnson's virtual discussion Coworking Convos delivers each month. Hear from 4 top coworking experts on their tips to give an effective space...
Kricker Innovation Hub is how Shawnee University activates its student and entrepreneurial community in Portsmouth, OH. See how the director makes it...
Fapon Life Sciences sought to streamline use of meeting space and equipment in its Boston based lab space. The facilities manager was referred to...
Drake Rankin is building a network of Green Hive Spaces to serve everybody in the suburban counties of San Francisco. Here's how he's doing it.
The Station Terre Haute is in a historic bakery, but nothing about it is stuck in the past. The local Chamber of Commerce has turned it into a...
Railside is a coworking initiative designed to cater to the 'average coworker' by founder Jason Robinson, himself a tech-forward entrepreneur.
Derek Lutz, a world-class recruiter, and Liz Elam, Connector in Chief at the Global Coworking Unconference Conference (GCUC), launch Bottle Rocket...
The new Gensler Global Workspace 2024 report has data that will be familiar for coworking operators. Try not to get mad. Here's why.
Startup Virginia is a coworking-based incubator and powerhouse of Economic Development in Central Virginia. They use Coworks software to manage the...
Michael Braun's passion for coworking spaces and his journey to launch the marketing and operations consultancy Archive began as a space member...
Join Michael Abrams and Coworks COO Phil Vanderwoude for this webinar on the top metrics every coworking and flex operator should know, and why they...
What attributes does the best office booking software offer? Experience and efficiency, but often one is at the expense of the other. Not with...
Meet Audrie McHenry, a tireless entrepreneur who recently shifted her own office into a community asset: My Desk Cafe, a coworking space in suburban...
Taylor Mason helps coworking operators thrive through strategic marketing that bridges traditional strategies with the unique needs of growing a...
Hangar Dreys will be more than a workspace. It will be a Raleigh community hub where people can work and engage in healthy, social activities.
Coworks integrate with Kisi door access control to provide a truly seamless experience for coworking space and other collaborative communities.
What certifications can you explore to grow your coworking business? Here are 9 ways to demonstrate who you are and what your community cares about.
Door access control is truly a differentiator for coworking spaces and flex office communitiies. Here is how each solution integrates with Coworks.
Tiffany White uses her deep experience in coworking and social justice to launch her own consulting practice, Sage Consulting. Coworks got to learn...
Community Managers do it all: operations, hospitality, marketing, event management... and that's why the GWA celebrates them — and Coworks sponsors...
Cat Johnson has launched a new book titled "The Daily Co", with inspiration and guidance specifically for those at the heart of coworking spaces.
Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown was part of the GCUC 2024 line up, with a roundtable titled "Building Vibrant Coworking Communities." Here are the...
Williamson, Inc, is this TN county’s Chamber of Commerce and Office of Economic Development. They redefined what a thriving local economy needs.
Not everyone in a coworking space is happy. These are the top complaints — and strategies to help you address them.
Salto KS integrated with Coworks space management software means members and managers of flex and coworking spaces have a streamlined experience.
There's one overlooked element that can turn a seamless member experience into a headache: printing. ezeep shared what coworking spaces need to know.
Tony Bacigalupo wants coworking operators and influencers to take on ‘an epidemic of loneliness.’ In a recent webinar, he explains why and a vision...
After creating a digital hub for military spouses, 12M+ opened its first physical space. Part coworking, part career development, it's all community.
Cat Johnson takes on how to attract the right office members to your coworking space, what they need from you and how to curate a vibrant community.
Coworking managers and operators were asked what amenity they would add to their space if they could. The answer surprised us, but it was a solid...
Coworks space management emerges as a standout solution based on a webinar hosted by GCEC, where directors shared insights into their preferred tech...
Kevin Whelan of Everspaces can take coworking businesses to the next level with custom marketing and strategy. Here's how he does it.
Integrated means seamlessly embedding amenities and services into the daily experience of a coworking space. So which top amenities do most operators...
How can local Chamber of Commerce offer more value to members or even find additional non-dues driven revenue? Coworking! Here's why and how it works.
Without a community, your space is just an office. With it, your coworking operation becomes an ecosystem. So how do you cultivate something vibrant?
If a coworking space manager suddenly had 2 extra hours in a workday, what is one thing they would spend that time on? The answer shows their growth...
CRE lags in reactivating offices post-pandemic. Get 10 reasons CRE pros need to better leverage flex solutions — and how coworking operators can help.
The Community Cohort is a program in Australia, and has been a game-changer in professional development within many industries, especially coworking.
Coworking managers and operators have many tech tools at their disposal, but we wanted to know which they actually use on a day to day basis. They...
After a decade, Trish Ryan is fostering the new Tigerlabs community while upholding the core values – productivity, collaboration, community, and...
Spotlighting the value and benefit of coworking spaces through various content channels ultimately pays dividends for visibility and growth.
Spearheaded by Tiffany Miller and Rachaad Howard, Fruition MKE is poised to redefine the landscape for entrepreneurs, artists, and creators in...
Coworks will sponsor the upcoming Coworking Alliance Summit and I'll be speaking about the BIPOC Coworking Alliance. Join us to help shape a future...
Gig East Exchange was born as a dedicated coworking space so entrepreneurs didn't have to leave Wilson North Carolina. Now it's a hub for startups...
Meet Angie O'Grady and StellaPop. For coworking space owners and operators, the team brings a deep understanding of the industry plus creative...
We asked coworking operators and community managers how they convert new leads into new members. This one, old school technique stood out among the...
Let’s look at the essential Zapier automations that every Coworks user should be utilizing to maximize operational efficiency and marketing efforts.
We wanted to know, what do most coworking spaces offer — what's in their inventory? From hot desks to phone booths, operators and community managers...
With more efficient operations and metrics that move the needle, your coworking space can boost profits, reduce operational costs, and improve...
Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown will lead a roundtable discussion at GUCU 2024 about unique coworking communities. Here's what to expect and why you should...
What is the Coworking Manifesto and how does it show up in your community? Let's look at this living list and outline how to put it to work today.
In the heart of Winston-Salem, NC, the CMPND is a new collaborative workspace redefining what it means to be a community hub for musicians and...
When asked what their biggest pain point was when managing their coworking space, operators and community managers were clear: they wear too many...
Abigail Schilling is a coworking operator who also runs Space Savvy Studio, an agency that offers implementation plus consulting based on best...
First, we asked what coworking operators love to do in their job. Then we asked what they do most often. Spoiler alert: they are not the same thing.
Raleigh-based entrepreneur Jason Widen and his team are trailblazing again with a new concept of cowarehousing, serving small business across...
When asked, What is your favorite part of operating your coworking space?, a striking 84% of managers said this one aspect was the top choice.
The Birch Center in Durham, North Carolina, is a coworking-inspired space catering to therapists, with a mission to deliver training and community.
What's the experience like for those running coworking spaces day-to-day? How do these managers and directors spend their day within their...
Meet Cat Johnson! Learn what goes into each episode Coworking Convos, the free monthly workshop with coworking leaders, as it hits its 50th episode.
Local economic development teams are a community’s growth cheerleaders. They’re creating jobs, attracting investments — which fits coworking like a...
It's one thing to have a commercial printer that anyone can use. It’s another to integrate that printer in your space. Here's what to think about.
Lousiana's Opportunity Machine provides workshops, coaching, and networking for over 300 existing and aspiring entrepreneurs annually.
Why do more and more Economic Development offices consider coworking a model for activating commerce and commercial areas? Let's start with what they...
Digital nomads are one thing. But what about 'bleisure' travelers? See how your coworking operation can appeal to travelers who want to work on...
The coworking model isn't just for freelancers. Therapists, additional resources, and wellness practioners can also use a flexible community...
Commercial real estate pros need a platform that understands the nuances of the coworking world and applies this to enhance the hybrid office...
It's an exciting time for the world of coworking! What will your new business bring to the industry? We have some ideas new opeartors can keep in...
Moving to new coworking software can be a stressful process. That's why we are breaking it down step by step to show how Coworks works alongside you...
With locations in Schenectady, NY and Scranton, PA, Urban Co-Works is on a mission to connect a flex workforce with a valuable community. Here's how.
How do you get your coworking space members online, safely, securely, and without stressing your staff? An integrated solution is the answer.
Design your space with sound management in mind. Meet Debra Westmoreland at Sound Masking USA and discover beautiful and highly functional solutions.
Is this the year you launch the coworking business you've been thinking so long and hard about? Yes! Make it happen in 2024 with this punchlist of...
We collected the top 6 reasons operators look for new coworking space management software — which ones resonate most with you?
Coworking space design can be innovatively adapted to create environments that are conducive to therapy, recovery, and overall wellness. Let's...
How does commercial real estate stay ahead of the flex office trend? With a software platform that can help help make management a positive...
This Coworking Convos episode together a panel of experts to share their experiences and insights on creative revenue streams for coworking spaces.
Hilaire Martin brings her communications expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the world of interior design with Raleigh Workup.
What do management agreements mean for a coworking business? Let's explain the basics of what operators need to know.
Who is the next WeWork? You can be! With Coworks flex space management, create your own coworking community and activate areas of your office...
Coworking space operators wonder about CRMs. Let's talk about HubSpot for coworking spaces with Matt Deal of Vaulted, a HubSpot Certified Partner.
Space management software works for any community-based business, not just traditional coworking spaces. Let's explore unique models that use our...
Community managers are the heart of any coworking space. But finding one who truly gets coworking and community building can be challenging.
District Studios isn't a salon. It's a collective of small businesses that focus on beauty and wellness — and it's a business model that keeps...
What is an MBDA and how can this federal agency help BIPOC founders and entrepreneurs? This overview looks at the function and advantage of these...
We asked coworking operators: what is your biggest priority for 2024? They told us, and now we're sharing their top three. First up: find new members
Do you call your coworking space an incubator or accelerator? Are you hoping to be one? Learn the differences and the basics before you get started.
At the 2023 GCEC conference, Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown explained how coworking space principles can help optimize university entrepreneurship centers.
This Atlanta makerspace puts inclusivity at the top of its materials. Read how this community welcomes all while fiercely protecting its culture.
Cowarehousing space businesses turn warehousing and coworking into a collaborative community of business owners. How do you position this kind of...
We asked coworking operators: what is the biggest priority for 2024? They told us, and now we're sharing their top three. The Second: audit your tech...
Activate unused office space with a flex office coworking community. Now commercial real estate professionals don't have to sit on expensive...
Coworking space operators need to be part of the conversation around return to work. Here are the statistics that can help you position your third...
Delight your members with coworking furniture that makes a statement, as well as serves functional and creative purposes. Read this list for...
Parkway Social bronzeville brings a legacy of hospitality to its new social club, with coworking and community for residents of the South Side of...
Founder and CEO of Propeller takes us through the entrepreneurial ecosystem that empowers New Orleans with community and collaboration.
Attendees at the GWA FlexForward conference in September 2023 will have access to an exclusive offer with Coworks: unlimited campuses
We asked coworking operators: what is the biggest priority for 2024? They told us, and we're sharing their top three. The Third: host great member...
Sometimes raising the capital for a new coworking space or growing your existing operation is doable with a grant. Explore creative options and...
Coworks is ready to head to GWA FlexForward 2023 where CEO DeShawn Brown will award the Community Manager of Year! Come find our booth and say hi!
As demand for flex work rises, property management companies can meet this need themselves, with specialized software for in-house coworking space.
Once again, Cat Johnson pulls together a stellar lineup of coworking leaders who generously share their event strategies. Grab the highlights here.
We wanted to talk to experts in coworking and flex interior office design systems, so we reached out to Belle Morales at The Sliding Door Company.
Coworking space operators should leverage apps for networking to project management, facilitating connections, driving efficiency, and delighting...
Dog friendly coworking is another way flex offices can provide genuine community and a better experience than fully remote or commuting to an office.
From foundry to founders: this former industrial hub now produces entrepreneurs and startups with a dynamic coworking community and accelerator...
Columbia, South Carolina, is home to GrowCo, an exciting new incubator and coworking community fostering a new generation of local innovators.
Creative communities attract all kinds of artists and makers. The coworking model applies to these as well, with best practices in management and...
Ready to grow your coworking space? But where do you start? Here is a beginner's guide to lead generation for coworking so you don't get overwhelmed.
Coworking spaces are in a unique position to help fill the childcare gap with their communal ethos and spirit of supporting entrepreneurs.
Your coworking space utilities are more than just fixed monthly expenses. By benchmarking and finding opportunities, you start a money-saving...
When Highwoods Properties launched The Commons, they tapped two other local companies to help serve flex workers of Raleigh: Coworks and Earfluence.
How can ChatGPT help with the business of running a coworking space? Start with prompts. Because good results you can use only come from good...
The Coworks CEO was chosen to present at the 2023 GCEC conference, bringing real-world operational lessons from coworking to academic...
What can coworking teach flex offices? First, let's look at the data. Then the requirements. And finally lessons CRE pro can learn from coworking...
What makes a coworking community manager award-winning? Find out from these nominees for Community Manager of the Year Awards at GWA FlexForward.
Exactly what does your coworking space need to create a podcast studio? We got a detailed list from podcast consultant Jason Gillikin at Earfluence.
Get a summary of our recent launch event to get the ball rolling and create the new BIPOC Coworking Alliance with owners and operators across the...
Flexible spaces can transform healthcare with shared models ideal for medical and wellness businesses. Learn the benefits and growth of medical...
Put a podcast studio in your coworking space for a member content channel and expand your reach! Jason Gillikin of Earfluence delivers best practices.
How do you create a photography based coworking space? Let's look at best practices to welcome visual artists into your community to grow their...
As big retailers enter the shared warehousing space, there is still opportunity for independent cowarehousing operations to serve small businesses.
Cowarehousing is shared space where multiple businesses store their goods. And Coworks software helps cowarehousing operators run their business...
Of all the activities you do as a coworking space manager, how many can be automated? Space management software like Coworks takes those tasks off...
Are all the areas in your coworking space making you money? Get tips from a powerhouse lineup of experts during the recent Coworking Convos episode.
A mobile coworking app delivers convenience and community for members. Operators should invest in their own app for booking, billing, networking, and...
Meeting room booking software like Coworks helps coworking spaces automate reservations, engage members, and leverage data insights to optimize...
Cat Johnson and The Lab support independent coworking operators with guidance and insights on branding, community building, and growing a coworking...
Grow your coworking space community by capturing new leads and nurturing them into members. Get creative ideas for events, tech tools, and best...
How can companies adopt a hybrid approach to providing office space? What do employees want from a flex workspace solution? Let's look at the...
The new BIPOC Coworking Alliance will be launched in June 2023 with Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown leading the creation of this organization.
Flexible wet lab spaces are the new frontier of scientific research. But what are they and what are the benefits of adaptable lab environments for...
Get some inspiration for affordable (cheap) phone booths to add privacy to your coworking space, from a few thousand dollars to completely DIY...
The coworking world has another new iteration: cooperative warehousing. Shared resources go a step further with storage and optimization of goods.
Should you attend a coworking conference? As an operator, a manager, or an owner, these events can be valuable. But know what to look for before you...
Coworks will help present the Community Manager Awards at GWA FlexForward 2023, celebrating what community managers do for coworking spaces and...
As landlord and commercial property managers create their own flex offices, the right office management software can help with these key functions.
Help new members find your coworking space business with a strong Google My Business profile. You don't have to invest money, but it does take time.
In the world of coworking, there is more opportunity to manage the mental health of founders, managers, and members.
How do you maximize your meeting room rentals? Learn from coworking insiders what works and what doesn't and why meeting room rental software matters.
Coworking spaces need a vibrant tapestry of multiple age groups. Get the notes from the Coworking Convos event from Cat Johnson and guests.
Meet Megan Donovan, the founder of SHIFT Work+Play where working parents can use a coworking space while their children are in a safe playspace.
Coworking communities are designed to help people become their best selves. Because when we feel safe and secure, we can do amazing things.
The fraternal organizations of old gave rise to coworking spaces. Our need for these third places isn't new. Here's how to leverage it for your space.
These health and wellness amenities help transform your coworking space into a wellness wonderland for a happier, healthier workforce
What makes a university startup center effective? How is it different from any other incubator program? Let's start with the basics.
With a branding and imprint business, Katherine Garcia found a way to serve local nonprofits.
Whether you're migrating platforms or starting from scratch, these are the features you need — and the questions to ask in your demo
When you're ready to welcome a new member, your onboarding process has to be fine-tuned. Set the relationship up for success with these best...
International Coworking Day is a great opportunity for coworking businesses to build awareness and celebrate your community. Here are creative ideas.