Carrboro Creative Coworking

In the past six months we've seen one other North Carolina coworking space open. Its SoCo Studio in Apex, NC. I've yet to visit SoCo but have been impressed by what I've heard. (My life has been b-u-s-y.) Sounds like they're carving a unique nitch within the coworking movement and their community.

Another coworking space in the works is Collective Giant in Charlotte, NC. I've met with the founders and am impressed by their energy. I hope techies in CTL are ready to support them!

Then we have Locomotivity in Asheville, NC who are about to open. I'm really looking forward to checking this space out. From my vantage point it appears Lance has done a great job. If I was a techie near Asheville I'd be there. BTW, Locomotivity opens Monday, March 30.

There is also movement in Raleigh, NC. Two different groups are working on spaces. One is Protege Cafe and another is Cowork Raleigh. I've even heard rumblings in Greensboro, NC too.

I predict by the end of the year we could have more than six coworking spaces in our state. But even then there will be a lot of communities in North Carolina without a nearby coworking spot. I believe Coworking is a neighborhood phenomenon.

In these tough economic times we need alternative work options. We all need more support groups within our communities. Not just because there are less jobs. But because we need to be excited about what we do! By working hard and playing hard together we can do that.

So please consider taking this short survey. Its purpose is to determine where demand is for more coworking spaces in North Carolina. To be clear I plan on using this data for business purposes.

Thanks for your help!