First off, what is Coworking?
Well, Wikipedia says:
Co-working is a style of work that involves a shared working environment, often an office, and independent activity. Unlike in a typical office environment, those coworking are usually not employed by the same organization.
What are the benefits of using a co-working space for a startup?
I can probably think of about twenty reasons why a co-working environment is better for you to grow your business. But for now, we’ll just focus on my top 10 reasons. (In no particular order).
(1.) They’re low-cost, and provide the typical office amenities
(2.) Networking Events: Frequent networking events.
(3.) Educational Programming: Get some free courses to help you succeed.
(4.) Community Access: Support from local communities. Easy to be part of your community.
(5.) Flexibility: No long term commitment.
(6.) Greater chances for Collaboration with other Business
(7.) A place to work alone and together.
(8.) Credibility: Business address, office, conference rooms to impress clients.
(9.) You Get Creative Energy: Allows you to Increase productivity and motivation.
(10.) Make New Friends Everyday: Plus, it’s just fun. All the COOL kids are doing it.
Now, with that said… let’s check out 9 awesome coworking space in Connecticut.
Stamford Innovation Center (Stamford, CT)
- Twitter: @StamfordiCenter
- Facebook: WorkspaceStamford
- Address: 175 Atlantic Street
- Phone: 1 -(203) 226-8701
- Email: N/A
Events: InnovationED
The Grove (New Haven, CT)
- Twitter: @grovenhv
- Facebook: grovenhv
- Address: 760 Chapel Street
- Phone: 1 – (203) 654-WORK
- Email: info@grovenewhaven.com
Events: LaunchHaven
*ColoDesk (Stamford, CT)
- Twitter: @ColoDeskSpace
- Facebook: ColoDesk
- Address: 1234 Summer Street
- Phone: 1 -(888) 929-6069
- Email: info@colodesk.com
Events: N/A
B:Hive (Bridgeport, CT)
- Twitter: @bhivebridgeport
- Facebook: bhivebridgeport
- Address: 285 Fairfield Avenue
- Phone: 1-(203) 873-2008
- Email: N/A
Events: Calendar
SonoSpaces (South Norwalk, CT)
- Twitter: N/A
- Facebook: SONOspaces
- Address: 13 North Main Street
- Phone: 1 -(203) 838-5555
- Email: N/A
Events: N/A
* reSET (Hartford, CT)
- Twitter: @SocEntTrust
- Facebook: SocEntTrust
- Address: 99 Pratt Street
- Phone: 1-(860) 560-9120
- Email: info@socialenterprisetrust.org
Events: N/A
The Bourse (New Haven, CT)
- Twitter: @BourseCoworking
- Facebook: The Bourse-New Havens Coworking-Loft
- Address: 839 Chapel Street, 2nd Floor
- Phone: 1 - (203) 980-8202
- Email: bourse@boursenewhaven.com
Events: N/A
Axis901 (Manchester, CT)
- Twitter: N/A
- Facebook: Axis901
- Address: 901 Main Street
- Phone: 1- (860)-647-6029
- Email: Axis901@outlook.com
Events: N/A
Group 88 (Simsbury, CT)
- Twitter: N/A
- Facebook: N/A
- Address: 88 Hopmeadow Street
- Phone: 1 -(860) 658.9777
- Email: info@group88.us
Events: N/A
* Incubators/Accelerators
What do you think, did I get them all? Have you ever worked in a coworking environment before? If not, would you consider trying it?Please let us know in the comment below.
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