Collective Agency Downtown is a coworking space in Downtown Portland in Portland. This place has 23 reviews and an average rating of 4.6 of 5. This is a great rating.
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I've been a member since November 2019. I love the vibe and the mission behind Collective Agency. The members are very empowered to help shape the experience. Even though I don't use it every day, I find the space and the people very welcoming. As an infrequent user, I also appreciate the ample signage to help me navigate the kitchenette, printer, etc. It's also a great place to bring colleagues when I need to have an in-person meeting. And it's easy to pop into one of the side rooms to take a private phone call.
I've been a member here since April, and I absolutely love it. As a freelancer, I was looking for a space that would give me an opportunity to meet other working professionals, participate in social events and not break the bank. Collective Agency checks every box on my list.
As a member, it feels like my opinions matter. There are weekly group meetings to talk about the space, events, etc. and Alex (the owner) is always available to chat if needed. It truly feels like a 'collective' where members are valued and appreciated. The many social events provide an opportunity to get to know the other members and the book club is always a hit. It's great to have people to eat lunch with again.
The amenities are great. Indoor bike parking, showers, and all the basic office kitchen offerings make this space super functional. And you can't beat the location... it's surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops and stores. As a bike commuter, I especially appreciate the bike shop on the ground floor. They saved me from a flat tire, and provide any service you could need for your bike.
Good place to have meetings and to give presentations. The only downside is there is no coffee or tea available. You need to go outside to grab some. There are quiet areas for working as well. Affordable prices compared to other alternatives in the area.
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.
Love the vibe and the openness to the work space. This place is very quiet (there's only a handful of people using the space at any given time), with a ton of amenities that are definitely worth the monthly fee and more. Everyone seems very friendly and I enjoy working here a few days a week. While working from home is a great option to building a business, it's sometimes great to get out and be in a creative workspace and away from "home distractions," etc and also be able to focus on just work. Creative Agency also has conference rooms and smaller break out rooms to use for phone calls, meetings or presentations, there's more than enough quiet and conference room space to meet with clients or hold events. So far, I'm really loving working out of this space and look forward to utilizing the event and conference space options more. Looking forward to how this helps with growing my business! Thanks, Alex!
Address: 511 SW 10th Ave #1108, Portland, OR 97205 Opening Hours: Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours Visit the website
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