Co-working life

Bridgeworks — New co-working space in Long Beach, New York

An increasing number of people in the workforce are turning towards entrepreneurship and freelancing to find satisfaction and excitement in their professional lives and leaving the traditional corporate cubicle 9-5 environment behind. As a result, these business owners, startup companies and entrepreneurs are searching for an equally satisfying option for their workplace. Over the past few years there has been an increase in demand for offices that are flexible, inspiring and can provide a collaborative community.

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New York City has long been the hub for corporate America and has seen the rise in the number of co-working spaces.  For those still eager to get out of the stifling concrete madness that is New York City, Bridgeworks is proving to be the best suitor. Bridgeworks, located in Long Beach NY, recently ranked as one of the top places to open a business in New York State, a vibrant thriving beach community just outside NYC. Apart from the state-of-the-art facility and the community fostering inside their walls the surrounding community outside their walls is just as beautiful. Taking a break to collect your thoughts is something entirely different at Bridgeworks. Just a short walk to miles of white sand beach, 2.3 miles of boardwalk, endless bars, pubs and restaurants to unwind brings “getting out of the office” a whole new meaning.  All conveniently located just 50 minutes on the Long Island Railroad from NYC and Brooklyn.

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Bridgeworks 8,000 sq. ft. state of the art, all-inclusive facility appeals to millennial freelancers and pioneering early stage startups with monthly membership prices as low as $45. One of the most attractive features of Bridgeworks is the ability to utilise their space to fit your needs.  Members can choose to take advantage of shared flexible co-working space, lounge style or a relaxed collaborative environment where members can come in and find their favourite nook to hunker down.  Members looking to really dig in and call Bridgeworks a home have the option of choosing a Private Office (which is chosen, not assigned) they feel most comfortable in.  Conference Rooms are easy to reserve through the Bridgeworks website or mobile app. The atmosphere, location and workspace flexibility is what makes Bridgeworks an excellent environment for a team or individual with changing business needs.

Bridgeworks offers a host of benefits along with their membership; high-speed internet access, VoIP phone service (and private phone booths for those super secret business discussions), bike share/rentals and mail services. They have incorporated a place to socialise, with a full-kitchen complete with coffee, light snacks and cold beer (brewed locally), entertainment areas and a space for your surfboard. The Bridgeworks Community is at the forefront, committed to hosting monthly networking and social events that will help foster new connections between members and creativity within the space.

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For those of you based in the greater New York area and looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative community outside of the congested NYC scene, Bridgeworks has reinvented co-working space in a thriving suburban beach community. Bridgeworks plans to officially open its doors to the public in the coming weeks and space will be limited to accommodate members. The best way to get a glimpse of Bridgeworks and to reserve your space would be to schedule a walk-through.  Book a Tour at www.BridgeWorksLongBeach.com and choose a date and time that would best suit you.

Natasha Hussein

Editor of the Startup Magazine.