In a recent study conducted by Deskwanted, it was found that it is cheaper to work at a coworking space than in a coffee shop. Although prices do vary from city to city, one thing is for sure: coworking is worth it. Entrepreneurs, startup companies, freelancers and small business owners can greatly benefit from carrying out day-to-day business in coworking spaces. But where are the coworking spaces in Kansas City? Do they even exist?
Of course they do. In fact, Kansas City is the home of three innovative coworking spaces.
bizperc
1800 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64108
Bringing a fresh, innovative, and collaborative approach to Kansas City coworking, the bizperc office space was opened in August of 2010 to support entrepreneurs, startup companies and small businesses. Located in the heart of the thriving and eclectic Crossroads Arts District, bizperc is the home of many startups and established Kansas City businesses. Powered by Think Big Partners, bizperc provides on-site startup resources (i.e. legal, web design, logo design, accounting, marketing, PR and much more), a productivity center, meeting rooms, event space, free coffee, and a Wi-Fi enabled rooftop garden. But there’s more to bizperc than meets the eye: the team behind bizperc has strategically built it so that every entrepreneur’s needs are met—from incorporating natural light to providing sound masking capabilities, from handing out a version of 5-Hour Energy to setting up a video/audio suite—bizperc has it all. For more information or to book a tour, please visit bizperc.com or call 816-842-5244.
OfficePort
208 W. 19th Street (among others)
Kansas City, MO 64108
As one of the first coworking spaces to hit Kansas City, OfficePort (located in the Crossroads Arts District and the heart of the River Market) is best defined as an open, supportive, and affordable workspace for entrepreneurs, freelancers and small businesses. With an unfinished and techy ambiance, OfficePort is far from the stuffy, traditional and corporate workplace. Housing over 30 successful small businesses among its three locations (the 3rd location is in Chicago), OfficePort is the ideal home for someone who wants to collaborate, cowork and “weave” with others. To check out OfficePort for yourself, visit officeportnetwork.com or call 816-994-7311 (Crossroads location).
Innovation Café
2029 Wyandotte
Kansas City, MO 64108
The newest coworking space in Kansas City is Innovation Café which launched at the beginning of this month. As a workplace for today’s entrepreneurs, freelancers, and virtual agencies, Innovation Café welcomes all industries: from software companies to designers, from freelancers to engineers. Although Innovation Café only opened a few weeks ago, the coworking space already houses five growing companies from a variety of different industries. Additionally, Innovation Café offers an event space that is expected to be quite popular for launch parties, private parties and networking get-togethers. For a closer look at Innovation Café, visit icafekc.com or call 816-994-9140.
Take your pick, Kansas City entrepreneurs. There are three inspiring and modern coworking spaces out there that will not only help to grow your startup idea, but will cost less than working out of Starbucks!
Written by Allison Way.@AllisonThinkBig.
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