Plugging In: Coworking

Each issue, WILMA includes a Plugging In directory to help you connect locally. This time, we’re focusing on coworking spaces in the area. Keep an eye out for future lists about tech groups and interest meetups. Let us know about your organization by emailing editor@wilmingtonbiz.com.

COWORX

In the Cargo District, CoWorx has expanded to two coworking spaces: CoWorx on Queen (at 1608 Queen Street) and CoWorx on Castle (at 1502 Castle Street). Rates range from daily passes to dedicated desks.

Info: coworxspace.com

ELEVATE

Maggie Blackham opened Elevate Coworking in 2022 as a space especially for women. The space, at 2512 Independence Boulevard, Suite 100, includes workspaces, conference and meetings rooms, a photo studio, a podcast studio, and event space rentals. It also focuses on building community through events and workshops. Recent workshop topics included podcasting, personal health, speed networking for women in business, and lunch and learns.

Info: elevatecoworking.info

COMMON DESK

Coworking facility Common Desk has hosted more than 150 ventures of all sizes since it opened in downtown Wilmington in January 2021. East West Partners purchased an empty, boarded-up building at 226 N. Front St. in 2018 and renovated it into a hub for companies that needed anything from one desk to a suite of offices across three floors. It also includes conference room and event space rentals.

Info: thecommondesk.com/locations/wilmington-coworking

BLUE MIND

Blue Mind Coworking caters to startups, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small businesses. The 7,600-square-foot space is at 301 Government Center Drive off Racine Drive. Its name and approach are inspired by Wallace Nichols’ book Blue Mind: How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do, which is about the benefits of living near water and impacts on your personal wellbeing and professional success. Amenities at Blue Mind include conference rooms, a podcast room, and networking events.

Info: bluemindcoworking.com

UNCW CIE

The University of North Carolina’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship includes incubator and coworking space for emerging businesses – whether or not they are affiliated with the university. Besides working space, tenants also have access to free or discounted admission to CIE events, mentoring and advising, and Mac desktops in the coworking space.

Info: uncw.edu/research/centers/innovation-entrepreneurship/

CHANNEL

Channel is a business resource center, powered by Live Oak Bank, designed to strengthen the regional economy by increasing diversity in business ownership throughout the Wilmington region. Learning programs and community support systems are offered in a coworking space downtown, with access to technical advisers, professional services, and networking opportunities at no cost.

Info: liveoakbank.com/channel

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