The Factory coworking space has reopened for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The mixed-use space, located at the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland at 555 Courthouse Road in Cobourg, offers a shared working environment, with several flexible work areas for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals.
The Factory is an initiative of the County of Northumberland, Economic Development Department managed and coordinated by the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, and supported by several community partners.
Here are some quick facts to know about The Factory:
• The Factory provides innovative, collaborative and community driven workspaces that move beyond traditional work environments.
• A physical space to meet the needs and demands of “work from home” entrepreneurs in Northumberland County.
• An opportunity to escape the distractions of working from home, offering a fully functioning and resourceful space.
• To give small businesses and start up businesses looking to transition out of their isolated work environments into a creative workspace that will increase working productivity.
• Provides rural entrepreneurs with reliable high-speed internet.
• Providing opportunities for business growth, expansion and involvement in business community.
• The coworking space will provide an opportunity for daily business-to-business engagement, professional support and planning space.
• Client membership brings sense of belonging, community and networking with like-minded people.
The Factory coworking space offers the following:
• Single desk space
• Large table working space
• Computer monitors
• Separate small meeting space (four to six people)
• Large meeting space rental (up to 30 people)
• Television display monitors for presentations
• Wi-Fi high speed internet
• Printing access
• Coffee bar
• Fridge and full kitchen facilities
• Secured lockers
• Networking opportunities
• Convenient access to services, programs and advance information regarding programs and upcoming events
Eligible use includes:
• Small business owner/co-owner or entrepreneur.
• Business is based in Northumberland County.
• Used as a casual working space performing regular administrative business functions.
• Client meetings.
Ineligible use includes:
• Not/non-for-profit organizations.
• Board meetings, associations, membership meetings or self interest groups.
• Cannot be used as a permanent work location.
• Selling, or intent to sell “in person” to external parties (public/ clients, etc) is not permitted from The Factory. You may use The Factory for informational, planning or service meetings with new and existing clients.
Fees for The Factory are:
• A one-year membership for $125.00 + tax (subject to change).
• Day use drop-in fee $20.00 per day, per person (subject to change).
Call 905-372-3329 for more information and to receive an application package.
