ACE Coworking Opens its Doors in Downtown Oakville

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Thanks to technology, many people canโˆ’and doโˆ’work remotely. As a result, coworking spaces are flourishing. Responding to the demand, ACE Coworking opened its doors in January in downtown Oakville and the company is already attracting a diverse group of members who work out of the shared space.

Central to ACE Coworkingโ€™s philosophy is creating a vibrant community. โ€œWeโ€™re much more than just a place to work,โ€ says Founder and Community Director, Nancy Fornasiero. โ€œACE Coworking is a place to collaborate, network and be inspired by other entrepreneurs and business owners.โ€

The open concept workspace features large wooden desks, a quiet zone to work in peace, a relaxed and stylish lounge area, exposed brick walls, and colourful artwork by local artists. The space also boasts a rooftop patio for informal meetings or to catch some sun during lunch.

Members have access to a 12-person boardroom and smaller meeting rooms. ACE Coworking meeting rooms can be rented to non-members from $30 per hour. The workspace also offers a variety of professional development seminars, a book club, weekly yoga and regular social events.

Katie Pringle of Marigold PR is a member and says ACE Coworking offered the right culture for her companyโ€™s growing team. โ€œThe downtown location was also a selling point,โ€ says Pringle. โ€œNancy believes in innovation and collaboration. She has curated an incredible collection of companies.โ€

โ€œWe happened to be looking for a new space when Ace Coworking was under construction, and as designers we could see Nancyโ€™s vision,โ€ says member, Roger Brenninkmeyer of Riverstone Branding. โ€œBeing in a space with people who have the same mindset is important.โ€

Setting up camp at your local coffee shop can be a good cure for the work-at-home blues, but itโ€™s not a long-term solution. It can be difficult to meet new people and build your professional network. โ€œOur members span many fields, from creatives to the tech space to financial services,โ€ says Fornasiero. โ€œThe cross-pollination of industries makes for a richer community.โ€

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Unlike your local cafe, ACE Coworkingโ€™s facility is available to members 24/7. Fornasiero says sheโ€™s happy for anyone interested in coworking to drop by for a tour and take advantage of a free day pass.

ACE Coworking offers day passes for $25 a day, a flexible month-to-month โ€œhot deskโ€ membership, or community membership. Community members can make use of ACE Coworkingโ€™s business mailing address, receive membership rates on conference rooms, and attend ACE events. Members receive free Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee and tea, as well as printing and photocopying access for monthly members.

ACE Coworking also offers reciprocal memberships with coworking spaces in other major centres. ACE Coworking is an official partner of Haltech, Haltonโ€™s Regional Innovation Centre.

For more information, visit acecoworking.caย or drop by their space at 295 Robinson Street in Downtown Oakville.

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