COhatch launched its latest location in Duluth in 2024. This new site is part of COhatch’s broader expansion plan across the Atlanta area, aiming to bring their unique approach to coworking to multiple neighborhoods.
“We love utilizing buildings that had a purpose before, giving them a new life, and creating community spaces that engage the neighborhood. The building was once a tool rental store that served a great purpose in the neighborhood, but we knew that the building called our name when it became available. We’ve been looking at locations around the Atlanta area for a while, and it all fell into place,” said Erin Maxson, who oversees marketing and PR efforts for COhatch.
“Our goal is to have several locations throughout the Atlanta area in the next few years, and we love that we started with Duluth because of how engaged the community is. We have 41 locations across the Midwest and Southeast in the U.S., so this fits into our ecosystem perfectly as our members utilize our space all over the country,” Maxson added.
Building community engagement
Central to COhatch Duluth’s mission is fostering a sense of community among its members.
“We have a fantastic Community Manager in Duluth, Paulika. She spent a lot of time in Cincinnati growing locations across the city there, and her move to Duluth has brought so much community engagement because she knows how to build community,” Maxson noted.
COhatch’s approach includes hosting monthly events for both members and the public to encourage interaction and networking.
“We host member and open-to-the-public events every month to get people talking and connecting. We also have scholarship programs that bring local nonprofits and startups who need access to our space into COhatch, creating a little incubator of sorts which is cool to see in action,” Maxson said.
COhatch Duluth also collaborates with nonprofits to bring impactful projects to the community.
“We are working closely with nonprofits in our other cities to bring impact projects that make sense to each community by understanding the needs of the neighborhood. We hope to work towards something similar in Duluth that allows our members and the community surrounding us to get involved in making a positive impact,” Maxson explained.
Diverse services and spaces
COhatch Duluth offers a variety of services and facilities to meet the diverse needs of its members.
“The workspace is probably the most logical and beneficial for most people who use our space, but we have so many different kinds of members it’s hard to identify what truly is the most beneficial,” Maxson said.
The center offers 24/7 access for night owls and side hustlers, all-day access for others, and daily and hourly rentals of meeting and event spaces.
The main services include coworking space, private offices, meeting rooms and event space, along with additional perks like discounted vacation home access and the ability to join the digital community connecting members across all COhatch locations.
Adapting to member needs
Feedback from members is crucial as COhatch Duluth continues to evolve.
“The great thing about us is that we’re just getting started! We are collecting feedback and taking everything into consideration at this location. We are working on rolling out quiet coworking in all of our locations to help coworkers focus more as we know everyone is taking endless Zoom calls these days,” Maxson emphasized.
“We’re gathering feedback and making changes as we go to ensure we have the best, most engaged community and space available in Duluth. We believe connecting our members and making an impact in our communities that changes everything around us, and we’re looking forward to bringing more people into the space as the months go on,” Maxson added.
Membership options for everyone
COhatch Duluth offers flexible membership options.
“We do offer free day passes and two-week free trials. We have seen a ton of people check out the space and upgrade to joining our community once they spend some time with us,” Maxson mentioned.
The center also offers discounts for those who wish to use only the Duluth location, a popular choice as COhatch scouts for additional locations in Atlanta suburbs.
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