The Factory Co-Working Space

The Factory co-working space is a “mixed use” co-working location at the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland for entrepreneurs and small business owners.  The space offers a shared working environment, with several flexible work areas for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals.  See below for full eligibility.

The Factory is an initiative of the County of Northumberland, Economic Development Department managed and coordinated by the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre and supported by several community partners.

• The Factory provides innovative, collaborative and community driven workspaces that move beyond traditional work environments
• A physical space to meet the needs and demands of “work from home” entrepreneurs in Northumberland County
• An opportunity to escape the distractions of working from home, offering a fully functioning and resourceful space
• To give small businesses and start up businesses looking to transition out of their isolated work environments into a creative workspace that will increase working productivity
• Provides rural entrepreneurs with reliable high-speed internet
• Providing opportunities for business growth, expansion, and involvement in business community
• The co-working space will provide an opportunity for daily business-to-business engagement, professional support, and planning space
• Client membership brings sense of belonging, community, and networking with likeminded people  

The Factory co-working space offers

• Single desk space
• Large table working space
• Computer monitors
• Separate small meeting space (4-6 people)
• Large meeting space rental (up to 30 people) ($)
• Television display monitors for presentations
• WIFI high speed internet
• Printing access
• Coffee bar ($)
• Fridge and full kitchen facilities
• Secured Lockers ($)
• Networking opportunities
• Convenient access to the BECN services, programs, and advance information regarding programs and upcoming events

Eligible Use

• Small business owner/co-owner, or entrepreneur.
• Business is based in Northumberland County.
• Used as a casual working space performing regular administrative business functions.
• Client meetings.

Ineligible Use

• Not/non for profit organizations.
• Board meetings, associations, membership meetings, or self interest groups.
• Cannot be used as a permanent work location.  
• Selling, or intent to sell “in person” to external parties (public/ clients, etc.) is not permitted from The Factory.  You may use The Factory for informational, planning or service meetings with new and existing clients. 
• Front BECN reception is not to be used to direct your clients / act as reception role. If meeting with a client, you are responsible for meeting them at the front entrance and providing directions. 

Fees

1-Year Membership

$125.00 + tax (subject to change).

Day use drop-in fee

$20.00 per day, per person (subject to change).

Contact us for more information and to receive an application package.