Ready to grow your business? Try University CoWork! Their private offices are great, flex coworking…read moreoptions affordable and beautiful, and free parking appreciated. I'm more productive when I work and meet clients here! My pitch deck and business credit have improved, and revolving line of credit options great. The Virtual Mail and virtual office option has helped me get found online, and Virtual Accelerator workshops and software discounts invaluable. The community and entrepreneur development mission is deeply important for our neighborhood.

University CoWork has been great for my wealth management and financial investments firm. Located…read morein Merrillville, Indiana, our second location was in downtown Chicago. We wanted a professional office with a more neighborhood feel that is accessible to our south side Chicago clients. When University CoWork opened last year, we immediately closed our expensive downtown office and got a $95 flexible membership, and then upgraded to a $295 dedicated desk. This allows us to do occasional work on the south side of Chicago. We now have a professional presence, and can meet our clients at our office closer to where they work and live. I love the phone and meeting rooms. Great technology. We are able to offer our clients parking and coffee in our beautiful new space. Our firm also hosts investment events in the University CoWork boardroom, classroom, and event spaces. The video wall with intrgrated speakers is a crowd pleaser. The first financial services firm in Woodlawn in decades, I particularly enjoy bringing knowledge related to investments and retirement accounts to the neighborhood. Dozens of people who have attended our talks have learned about and set up tax-friendly retirement accounts as a direct result of being exposed to this information. We have also hired people from Woodlawn, and patronize south side vendors as much as possible. I strongly recommend University CoWork to anyone looking to grow their business. The facility and business / nonprofit community are unmatched. The other members have complimentary areas of expertise. Many have become vendors, clients, and friends. I have learned about branding, how to build business credit, social media, and even how to use art to engage people. The $50 virtual office, private office, shared office, membet-only events and socials, and communuty events are unparalleled.

I don't use the space much but every time I go I have a wonderful experience…read moreThe space is clean and modern There is a lot of seating with plenty of upgrade office spaces and also has a telephone booth for quiet talking when needed The kitchen is perfect for making coffee, tea (with lots provided) and a fridge and microwave, plates, cups and utensils The last time I was there I tried printing but I was having issues. The company responded quickly and came out to fix it right away. I believe they have now upgraded the printers and Wi-Fi since. I really enjoy working at B&M

Brick & Mortar is exactly what the area needed, a modern, beautiful spot to work from with standing…read moredesks, great wi-fi and parking too. There's lots of different options in terms of memberships or how you'd like to work, whether you need a small private office, a large conference room or just want to chill on a comfy chair and read. They also do event rentals for work or social events too!

Great place! All new, modern, and functional! Great prices too. You can get a cube for $20 a day!…read moreAlso, very well located, 7 min from the Grant Red Line, 5 min from Merchandise Market Brown Line, and 8 min from the Clark/Lake - Blue/Pink/Green/Orange, tons of good restaurants around, 2 blocks from the river. Really nice! If you are tired of working from home, it is definitely an excellent choice. And if you are not much into the social club coworking place... (if you know what I mean), this is nothing like that. It feels much more professional and it does feel like I can concentrate more into work without distractions. I would recommend to anyone needing space to actually work.

Best space in river north, lots of extra Room high quality finishes, perfect location. Really love…read moremy new office.

I had my baby shower and 40th birthday party at The Bureau Chicago. I scheduled a walk through…read morefirst and had all of my questions/concerns answered. I was confident that my event was going to be a success, and most importantly, I felt that if I needed anything the day of, that they would assist me. I was right, my event went off without a hitch! In fact, it was amazing!! I've referred several people who've booked their event and thanked me for giving them the referral! The Bureau Chicago is very unassuming from the outside, you have to see it to believe it. It is truly a gem of a venue. It has a spacious and open floor plan, but also has nooks and crannies to store things. There was a perfect place for everything, like coats/coat rack, benches, trash cans, table space, etc. It is simply gorgeous space! This is the perfect venue for ANY event!!!! Thank you to The Bureau Chicago, you've got a super fan in me!

From the owner: workVAULT is a sophisticated office and meeting that provides a high-end coworking environment for…read morebusiness professionals looking for a footprint in downtown Chicago. Located in the heart of the South Loop, workVAULT offers private offices, dedicated desks, and creative open work spaces.

THE PROBLEM WITH GENTRIFICATION!…read more I set up an appointment to check out their available offices for rent. Mind you, this place is in PILSEN, a culturally diverse area that is known for its rich Mexican heritage. Well...I get there and the receptionist clearly does not know anything about pricing. She first tells me pricing is not her thing, then she says something about a credit check...I should have picked up on where she was going then...THEN she says something about it being negotiable. Turns out, the guy I was supposed to meet with, Patrick, didn't even make himself available to meet with me during my scheduled appointment to answer my questions. Then, Patrick comes in, doesn't say hello, doesn't even make eye contact but the receptionist tells me he'll be with me in a minute. So, after about 5 minutes he comes in and asks me what I do. I tell him I'm a psychotherapist...he doesn't seem to have a CLUE what that is, neither did the receptionist. I explain..."I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor. I see clients for depression and anxiety...blah blah blah". He says he still doesn't understand AND he's worried about safety! SAFETY?! He then goes on to tell me that the other tenants need to be comfortable and that tenants have access to the entire floor (kitchen, waiting room, etc.) so he's "concerned" about who will be coming in for appointments. Hmmmm.... I try to explain again...this time at a kindergarten level. I try the term "couples counseling"...he gets it. FINALLY! But, then he goes back to the safety issue. Hmmmm...THEN....THEN he goes into.."I'll have to run your credit"...of course...duh! I simply said, "Patrick, I have great credit". I thanked him, shook his hand, and got the F outta there! Now, as a black woman, I'm used to this kind of tom foolery but I would expect that in the heart of downtown NOT in Pilsen. I'm a professional...TREAT ME LIKE A PROFESSIONAL! I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS SPOT. Not to mention the people that I did see renting space there WERE ALL WHITE....NO DIVERSITY. THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH GENTRIFICATION PEOPLE. SO SAD!

LUXURY AT HALF THE COST…read more I am a Hispanic female licensed real estate broker, and I am a tenant at Lobi space. My partner and I have shared a suite at Lobi for almost seven months and our experience has been excellent from the very beginning. When we first met Patrick the on site property manager and his partner Bernard we knew we were in the right place. Their professional, friendly, approachable, welcoming and in our case accommodating to the smallest detail. For example, neither my partner or I are the most tech savvy people and we can at times be "needy" when it comes to assistance with our tech issues. Both Patrick and Bernard have always come to our rescue when we have our tech meltdowns. Mind you their property managers, not IT guys or crisis prevention staff. I can't emphasize enough what helpful, kind gentlemen they are. They not only accommodate all the Lobi tenants like this but they go out of their way to create a family friendly, safe, and pleasant work environment for all. Meanwhile giving us the most beautiful space to work out of, we love showing off our office and the Lobi space to our clients. Lobi space is a perfect refection of the Pilsen neighborhood, in fact it is adorned with art work by local Pilsen artists. Additionally, their admin assistant Kathy has been a God sent since she came on board. She is right in sync with Patrick & Bernard's philosophy of creating a comfortable yet professional work space. Every client I've had come in comments on how friendly and accommodating she is. Lastly if your looking for a professional, chic, affordable, friendly and DIVERSE office space where the majority of the Lobi tenants are MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES come visit our space. I guarantee you'll love coming to work everyday, I know I do. P.S. Our office space comes with WIFI, copier, fax and scanning services, security system, and private parking.

They had a problem with their lease and couldn't secure the tenant spaces. The move out was…read moredisjointed and took them 60+ days to refund a security deposit. Even after knowing we were moving out they pulled the next months rent. Don't trust these clowns

May have been a great place at some point... Spoke with Allen who was SUPER rude, abrasive and…read moredismissive. Didn't return my calls. Since the location is very convenient, I tried several times. When I finally did reach him, he offered me a desk in the LOBBY for $250/month. When I asked what the lobby is and the noise level - 'yeah, there's a gaming room and sometimes basketball games going on and ...'.

I can't say enough great things about greenCOW Coworking. I have been a member for nearly a year…read morenow, and my business has benefited tremendously from this decision. When I first saw the negative reviews here, I was really shocked. Upon first glance, I was impressed with greenCOW and the team behind it. Now, after working there as a paid member for a year I can tell you that even behind the scenes this place is pretty amazing. Keep reading if you want the truth behind this coworking spot... I came from downtown Chicago where coworking spaces are all over the place--and they are all bustling offices. So, in regards to the other reviewers, there are many reasons an entrepreneur would rent a coworking space, and I will tell you why. After moving to Indiana and trying to work from home for 3 years, I kept wishing I could find a coworking space. I was easily distracted at home, my family did not take my "job" seriously because I didn't have a boss to report my hours to. Also, I never had anyone around to talk to about my business ideas or stumbling blocks. I am a health coach, and I believe in the value of regular social interactions and connections. Working from home leaves you, for around 5 days at a time, alone and lacking social interactions with others. I even used to go to the library to get rid of distractions from home but still, I was missing that social element (and somewhere to heat up my lunch or take phone calls). Enough time had passed where I decided to drive over 30 minutes to Hammond to go visit greenCOW in person. I thought that's a far drive to commute to my "office" each morning, but I really knew this change would be worth a try. I was right! I drive 30-45 minutes there and back every day because it's so worth it. First of all, greenCOW offers an unbeatable price for their space. Other coworking spaces average much higher per month. If I can pay $100 a month for an office, I think that's a steal! Second of all, I met 5 new clients in the first few months while I was working at greenCOW. It's fantastic for networking, and the team there really wants you to succeed! They are always telling others what I do, introducing people as they come and go, and it sets me up for a great network of business opportunities. Even the people who work there are interested in being paid clients of mine. Third of all, greenCOW has everything I need. They bought 2 standing desks after they noticed I was putting my laptop on the railing to help me stand while working. They have printers, faxing and copiers, and I can do color printing for free whenever I want. They have a small kitchen where they allow me to stash food in the fridge, cabinets; also knives and cutting board for me to prep my lunch when I don't have time in advance. They have private offices where I can meet my clients for one-on-one sessions (a very professional alternative to meeting at my home or a coffee shop). They have meeting spaces of all sizes where I can teach workshops and charge attendees for them. They have an endless schedule of social and business-related events or classes which are FREE to me as a member...classes about investing, running social media, posting your services on business networks, photography, podcasting, and we now have our own greenCOW Business Speakers Toastmasters club which helps us become better public speakers. Maybe I shouldn't even be telling you all how great this place is because I don't want it to fill up. I like my space, and I want to keep it all to myself. But, I couldn't sit back and let these sad reviewers spread their negativity in a place where the sun truly shines. This is the best investment I could have made for my business.

From the owner: greenCOW is Northwest Indiana & Chicago's best coworking space. We provide flexible packages,…read moremeeting space, office space, free internet and coffee (with membership), and more all in a beautiful space! Whether you're a new face or a recurring member, there is plenty for you to take advantage of at greenCOW. In addition to meeting and office spaces, we also offer a variety of networking events and classes every month that are meant to help you and your entrepreneurial business grow.

Our small business moved into our office three years ago. This space is in an ideal location at…read more22nd Street and Midwest Rd in Oak Brook. It is close to Route 83, Interstates 290, 294, and 88, and is easily accessible for our employees. The property's management team checks in frequently to ensure that office temperature and facilities are satisfactory, and the coffee is always hot. The added feature of providing telephone service saved our business a significant amount in overhead and office costs. The rent is very reasonable. Rent includes periodic use of conference room space to meet with clients in a private setting. Once a year we bring in all our staff and make use of the training room in the lower level. Again, the facilities manager provides hot coffee and Wi-Fi to ensure our meeting goes smoothly. Highly recommend if you are looking for corporate office space that is professionally operated and provides great quality.

I use Corporate Offices to host board meetings. The space looks quite professional. Many business…read morefunctions are provided. The personal support service is top-notch. The location is great and the rates are very reasonable.