BrightWorks Coworking adds third Ann Arbor location

BrightWorks Coworking plans to open its third Ann Arbor location in February, this time in downtown Ann Arbor. Located on the second floor of 255 E. Liberty St., the new location has natural light and a range of membership options that include private offices and amenities like a meeting room and access to other BrightWorks locations.

“Now is the right time to bring our level of hospitality to the downtown coworking and private office membership experience,” says Kate Arbour, coworking community manager with BrightWorks Coworking. “This is our third location in two years. We’ve had a lot of success and have found that people were looking for what we offer.”

BrightWorks is a division of Ann Arbor commercial real estate firm Oxford Companies. Its other locations are at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 230, and 3027 Miller Rd. It currently serves a variety of business owners, from tech entrepreneurs to second-career seekers.

“Coworking is an amazing concept and idea, and it gives opportunities to folks who otherwise couldn’t find office space. Maybe you can’t navigate a five- or 10-year lease. Coworking gives flexibility,” Arbour says. 

BrightWorks joins other downtown Ann Arbor coworking spaces like Bamboo and Cahoots, and Arbour says it’s “good that there are other businesses focusing in this area.” She says BrightWorks distinguishes itself with a focus on hospitality and “being ready for any kind of business and welcoming their clients and guests.”

“We pride ourselves on warmth, approachability, and professionalism,” says Arbour, who came to her position with hospitality and hotel experience. “… We want to bring that level of welcome and warmth to people’s experience. What can we do for you and how can we help make things easier for members?”

Floor plans and other information about the new location are available on the BrightWorks Coworking website. 

“We’re creating spaces where people actually want to spend their time,” Arbour says.