A women-focused operator of co-working space has opened in Bellevue, east of Seattle, its fifth location in less than 18 months. The new space, called the Co-Op at Bellevue Commons, is a collaboration between two Seattle-based companies: Workday, which operates coworking spaces and other work-related services for companies like Amazon, and the Seattle office Her start-up is offering more open workspaces and shared desks than co-working spaces generally do, as well as providing flexible membership options for those requiring space only part-time. Founder Amy Nelson started the company when she was taking small-businesses classes held at various co-working spaces while contemplating starting her own venture. The latest location measures almost 14,000 sq ft and can accommodate about 500 people. About one quarter of The Riveter's 2,000-strong membership are men.
A women-focused operator of co-working space has opened in Bellevue, east of Seattle, its fifth location in less than 18 months. The new space, called the Co-Op at Bellevue Commons, is a collaboration between two Seattle-based companies: Workday, which operates coworking spaces and other work-related services for companies like Amazon, and the Seattle office Her start-up is offering more open workspaces and shared desks than co-working spaces generally do, as well as providing flexible membership options for those requiring space only part-time. The latest location measures almost 14,000 sq ft and can accommodate about 500 people. About one quarter of The Riveter's 2,000-strong membership are men.