Cincy Coworks expands operations to five days a week in OTR

It was just four months ago when Cincinnati began coworking.

Cincy Coworks co-founder Gerard Sychay said that the group is still looking for a permanent space for their coworking operations, but that their home on 14th Street in historic Over-the-Rhine has been tremendous thus far.

"It has worked out great," said Sychay.  "The Willow Creative Group space offers us cubicle space, a conference area, a kitchen with coffee, and internet access which is pretty much all most coworkers need."

The big news is that Cincy Coworks is now working five days a week between the hours of 9am and 5pm.  The group started out coworking only on Mondays, but has been able to work out a deal with Willow Creative Group owner, Wade Dent, for five days of operation.

"They have been there a couple weeks now and it's really been gaining steam," said Dent.  There are now  six regulars that use the space weekly. "The group has also been able to develop a symbiotic relationship with the professionals working at Willow Creative Group."

Cincy Coworks occupies approximately 700 square feet of space and shares another 700 square feet of common space at the historic Over-the-Rhine building.  As the effort progresses Sychay hopes to grow the number of regulars to 15 as well as developing charter members that would pay a membership fee to defray future furniture and office space costs.

Sychay envisions a permanent 2,000 square foot home for Cincy Coworks that includes a flexible floorplan and many of the same amenities the group has at the Willow Creative Group.

"It would be great to have a layout where we have conference rooms during the day, then at night move the walls around to set up more of an open classroom type space," said Sychay.

Those interested in coworking can simply walk right in to 222 East 14th Street (map) and pay a flat $10 (cash) for the entire day.  Cincy Coworks also has a mailing list that keeps those interested up-to-date on what is happening while also gathering feedback on how to grow the group founded by young professionals.  They also still have a survey where you can share your thoughts about coworking in Cincinnati.

Writer: Randy A. Simes
Photography by Scott Beseler
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