Case Study: Percolator Space grows its coworking community with Proximity Space

Percolator Space grows into 4 campuses with Proximity Space

Percolator Space, a coworking provider in Norfolk, Virginia, was established to address the challenge of local entrepreneurs and startups lacking a supportive community and facing the financial risk of long-term commercial leases. This isolation often led founders to second-guess their ideas and leave the area. Using the Proximity platform, Percolator Space aimed to create a collaborative environment that facilitates relationships and offers flexible, low-risk membership options to its members.

The solution implemented with Proximity allowed Percolator Space to effectively manage its multiple locations and focus on its core mission of building community. This resulted in significant success, exemplified by one tech firm that initially took a flex desk for one month but, through facilitated introductions and the low-risk model, grew to a full-fledged office with a significant number of employees over two years. Proximity helped Percolator Space remove financial pressure for both itself and its members, enabling a focus on growth and creativity.

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