This community is my happy place. I toured several co-working spaces before walking into Industrious and immediately felt both at ease and energized by the space and people of Industrious. Jamie and Margaret do a phenomenal job as community managers to create a special environment that supports the needs of entrepreneurs and businesses that call Industrious home. I love having clients come to this space and lead workshops from the conference rooms. It has been extremely versatile and productive to be a part of Industrious. Being able to use other Industrious spaces when I travel has been added bonus! I highly recommend Industrious.
Nedspace is an incredible co-working space for collaborating with other brilliant minds and entrepreneurs, and accessing a supportive community that makes the journey less isolating. Mark and the staff here are amazing and have been tremendous supporters for under-represented entrepreneurs for years! They not only strive to create an inclusive and inviting space to work, but advocate personally and in our community for a better business world with diversity, equity and inclusion. As a female entrepreneur and one of the founding board member of Woman Led, I can say without a doubt that NedSpace, Mark Grimes and their staff have been one of our greatest allies and partners in building a more equitable world! Thank you, NedSpace!
Worked out of a lot of co-working spaces and have to say this one is my favorite!
The space is really comfortable but I'm still able to get a lot accomplished. The staff and the other co-workers sharing the space are really friendly. Lot of great perks, especially cookie/donut Wednesday and the beer/kombucha on tap! And it's centrally located so there are a lot of food options around the area.
Definitely come try this co-working space out if you get a chance!
The space itself is the best. Lots of natural light. Always room to spread out or to conduct private business. Very clean and organized. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. I'm proud to welcome guests- and wouldn't be able to say the same about many other coworking spaces in Portland.
Love this place, all of the five star reviews are clearly correct! Super friendly staff, free drinks great views. I get a lot of work done when I come here. Thanks Remote.ly!
I tried 5 different coworking spaces over 2 years before finally settling down at OpenHaus. Cole and Dayna have created an amazing, welcome space that, unlike most of Oregon, has ZERO tolerance for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism etc. The sign at the front of the building lets everyone know that EVERYONE is VIP here.
This has a great effect on my productivity and helps members build amazing relationships too!
I literally always dreamed of having a dog-friendly office and I get my puppy fix too!
The monthly lunch and learns are always interesting and provide a great opportunity to learn from other members.
In short, I love it here and it's the best place to get work done in Portland.
Honestly the service is what makes this place 5 stars to me. I had probably some of the worst anxiety I’ve ever had, and had to get a room even though I’m a local. The woman at the front desk who checked me in assured me that I could let her know if I needed anything, which really just made me want to cry, it was so nice. Jamaal was also amazing with helping me change rooms, and I appreciate that to no end.
There are a few things that I think could be a little better, but are understandable for a newer hotel. For example, the parking garage is across the street, and I had no idea how to get into it without walking where the cars exit and enter. It’s also pretty expensive to park there - I think I paid around $25 a night - but I couldn’t find any information on the pricing until I got there. There’s also no pool, which really I’m just saddened about that meaning no hot tub. I would also suggest just minor information be added or updated to the Hyatt’s site - for instance, dinner was served until 10, but the site says 9pm (get the corn chowder, it’s to die for).
On the other end, even for a con weekend, it wasn’t busy. While I could generally hear the MAX going by, this was probably the quietest hotel I’ve been in... usually I can hear people closing their doors, but there was nothing here. I’m sure down the line it’ll get pricier, but I was amazed at how cheap it was to stay at this location for being where it is, and in a prime location with the MAX right next to it.
Simply a great stay, and I appreciate all the kindness.
Wish I had found them sooner. My office required some temp space for three weeks, and CENTRL was great. Staff was flexible, areas were clean, price was right. Great location. Definitely a win-win for everyone, and I'd recommend them to anyone.
This is the best co-working experience I've ever had & I've worked at many (including WeWork). I've had my office at CENTRL for a few years. The staff are absolutely incredible. They are always doing whatever they can to solve your problems or make life easier for your team. The spaces are beautiful & the building centrally located. The amenities are not matched by WeWork or anywhere else that I've found. Simply fantastic co-working space.
Getting the 1st COVID 19 shot today. Very well managed and they keep you moving right along. Be prepared for a at least 60-90 minutes from the time you arrive to going home. Parking is either at the Convention Center garage or across the street (pay either way).
A little extra about the vaccine:
The shot is painless but they warn that your arm will be quite sore in a few days. Newest research says acetaminophen and ibuprofen decrease the effectiveness of the vaccine, so don't take those for the arm pain. Be patient and take care!
The Perlene's events, extensive slack channel, and community of experts has been an incredible resource for me as I grow my own business. The P has been a place where I can push myself out of my comfort zone - socially and professionally - on my own terms, and with unconditional support from people who started as a group of total strangers, but never felt that way. I've gotten to step into new roles of leadership, meet people from all walks of life, learn new skills, share in business challenges, and seek out new friendships.
I LOVE working at Collective Agency. The concept and practice of a democratic work-space has brought together a community of folks who are looking for more than a desk to work at. They're looking for a welcoming community, where they can get serious work done, but also share a lunch break and conversation. Group activities like bike to lunch, game night / happy hour, book club, and afternoon strolls for ice cream are what I was really looking for in my co-working environment, and make me appreciate being a part of this community. But I also appreciate not feeling pressured to join group events when I have a lot of work to get done.
I worked at the Division office for a year before switching to the Montavilla office (closer to my house), but still visit sometimes, especially for group events. It is a great location--above Imperial Bottle Shop, Stella Taco and Bollywood Theater. There are some great local food and service discounts set up with local businesses. The office space has fast internet, plenty of monitors, a cozy couch area, great phone booths, and much more! Plus the building has showers, indoor bike parking, and a couple other seating areas if you want to mix up your work-space for an hour or two. A great location right next to the Clinton bike path, very centrally located for SE Portland. Highly recommended!!
Urban Office is an awesome place to work, with a great community. I love the flexibility, friendliness, atmosphere, and free coffee!!! Seriously... the kitchen is amazing. The conference rooms are beautiful. The access to the printer is convenient. I would highly recommend this space for anyone looking for a co-working environment!!
I've been working at the Sellwood Desk Depository coworking space for a couple months now and it has been everything I have hoped for. We don't have a lot of options on the east side of town, so having this right in Sellwood has been perfect. Everyone is friendly, and since it's a new location the ownership has been very receptive to feedback.
Most people here run small businesses or work remotely for larger teams in other cities, so it's a good mix of professions and interests.
Hatch is an interesting concept which combines co-work space with education for entrepreneurs, and local investment funding for it's clients. Each client receives a designated amount of work-space and access to meeting rooms depending upon the plan they choose. Clients are responsible for putting out educational material on making a successful business (or non-profit) that Hatch then uses to help educate other members. Hatch works with local banks and investors to educate them on the benefits of investing directly into local businesses. These investors are then connected with their clients and either receive a portion of the business or repayment with interest in exchange for the funds they invest. In short a potential client would see Hatch as a place they can get support and education on turning their idea into a business as well as help getting local direct investors into their business. They work with for profit and non-profit businesses but they do have a couple of requirements. It must be in the business strategy to remain local. They don't want start-ups that get an idea going planning to sell out to a national or international firm. Second the business must be one that creates a positive footprint in the community. That is entrepreneurs who bring a goods or services to market not resource depleting businesses like oil or natural gas firms would be. The place has a good vibe and friendly atmosphere and is a viable choice for someone wishing to start their own business.
I'm one of those people who researches everything very thoroughly before committing. I spent a month or more learning about espresso machines before buying one I'm still happy with over 5 years later.
So believe me when I say that I did my research—and concluded that Collective Agency is the best co-working space in Portland. I did trial days at several different places, including the Division location of Collective Agency, prior to committing to a full-on membership.
To me, the best part of working in an office is the ability to connect with and even form friendships with those sharing the space with you. After working out of my home office for the past 6 years, I realized that being alone all day, every day, just isn't healthy for me.
The other co-working spaces I tried were nice, had great amenities, and were convenient in a lot of ways. But none of them has the kind of culture that Alex Linsker has cultivated. So far, from what I've seen, he has been an incredible example of a leader, because his goal is clearly to serve the members, and create the workspaces that we want.
People at other coworking spaces don't talk to each other, except for maybe a courteous "hello" while you pass each other getting coffee. Even the events that are held by some coworking spaces seem to be geared more towards "networking" with only professional advancement goals in mind—i.e. "what can these people offer me to further my business/career?" There's not anything wrong with that per se... But the events at Collective Agency seem more genuine, with the entire goal being genuine human connection...
And really, isn't that the most important thing? Speaking as someone who hasn't had an "IRL" community for 6 years, let me tell you... It is.
With other co-working spaces, your membership fees probably go towards practical things keeping the office lights on, rent, and paying the people who own/manage the space. And of course, those things are necessary.
But with Collective Agency, Alex takes all that above and beyond. Not only is Collective Agency the only co-working space I found that actually supplies extra equipment like cables, connectors, spare chargers, and even extra monitors to collect your laptop to... Alex also makes sure that there is enough high quality equipment for every member to use (for example, he's upgrading some of the computer monitors at one location currently), and he spends money on extra things to encourage the communal vibes like games and couches, plus he encourages (but doesn't mandate) member participation and involvement.
If all you want is a place to plunk down your laptop and get some work done, by all means, go with the most convenient co-working space.
However, if you're looking, not just for productivity, but for intentional community, led by someone who truly cares about what you want—then you need to hurry up and join Collective Agency, like, yesterday.
Great space. Quiet, open, well lit. A fantastic place to work everyday. If you live in the Tigard/Washington Square area, this is a great alternative to trudging downtown to work.
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