Smaller co - workspace operators in the US are focusing on demand for space in secondary markets . Some larger companies do n’t easily transfer outside of big cities , according to John Arenas , CEO and chairman of Silicon Labs . But Ciccone anticipates bigger companies will eventually enter markets where Beauty Shoppe operates, but he isn’t worried — especially on his home turf. Many of the new locations Silicon has in development are planned for secondary markets as it tries to meet suburban demand . The company said firms looking for office space for 100 people or less are no longer signing traditional leases . The Shoppe and Workbar are among the other co - workspace operators focusing on suburban locations .
Smaller co - workspace operators in the US are focusing on demand for space in secondary markets . Some larger companies do n’t easily transfer outside of big cities , according to John Arenas , CEO and chairman of Silicon Labs . Many of the new locations Silicon has in development are planned for secondary markets as it tries to meet suburban demand . The company said firms looking for office space for 100 people or less are no longer signing traditional leases . The Shoppe and Workbar are among the other co - workspace operators focusing on suburban locations .