RADFORD, Va. – Finding a quiet space for a small business or someone working from home can be difficult, but for the folks here in Radford, now they have a solution.
“The CoWorks space is an opportunity for collaborative entrepreneurs, the community to come together, to have a space to work,” said Nicole Hair, economic and community engagement director for Radford University.
The Hub at Radford University is the university’s central location to promote economic development. With the opening of the CoWorks space, they are investing in local businesses.
“We offer high-speed internet,” Hair said. “Meeting spaces with Zoom capabilities and large conference rooms as well, but also some flexible seating with a different environment within the building too.”
She said they offer plans for daily reservations and even monthly office space. For a future business like the New River Veterinary Emergency Services, the available space has helped them hold a meeting while the building is under construction.
“Ten times easier, it was just we had no room, that was done and there’s too many hazards around. So it was nice in there, it was professional, new,” said Dimas Domingues, hospital manager for New River Veterinary Emergency Services.
Anthony Grafsky with the Small Business Development Center said seeing spaces like this start to open is great for prospective entrepreneurs at the university and in the area.
“I think this can give a sense of legitimacy,” Grafsky said. “Having other people that you can collaborate with, ask questions, things like that can help them move further faster.”
They said now that the space is open, they are excited to see more people in here utilizing it on a daily basis.