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Downtown Works Provides Stylish Indoor/Outdoor Corporate Event Spaces and Private Meeting Rooms for San Diego Business Community

Downtown Works — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:45:57 +0000

For Immediate Release

Downtown Works Provides Stylish Indoor/Outdoor Corporate Event Spaces and Private Meeting Rooms for San Diego Business Community

From networking events and board retreats, to collaborations, offsites and trainings, Downtown Works offers event spaces for up to 275 people throughout San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO – November 2, 2022 – Downtown Works, renowned in San Diego County for hospitality-inspired, high-design coworking spaces, is taking reservations for corporate events, private meetings, and offsites for 2 to 275 people in its Carlsbad, Pacific Beach and Little Italy San Diego locations.

Downtown Works coworking continues to provide business community connection in San Diego County with event spaces and furnished, tech-enabled conference rooms for board retreats, off-site strategy meetings, collaborations, trainings, and more.

The Downtown Works location in Carlsbad offers 2.5 acres of outdoor event space, and scalable furnished indoor conference areas. Free parking is included. Those renting space for events or off-site meetings can bring in their own food and beverage. Downtown Works assists with catering and party rental contacts for large events.

The Little Italy San Diego and Pacific Beach locations offer a variety of indoor event spaces and private conference rooms. All include coffee service, A/V and more.

“Nothing beats meeting in person – whether it’s a corporate networking event or a team huddle. We’ve designed our event spaces and meeting rooms to be flexible and strive to make connecting with customers and team members comfortable, easy, and fun,” says Downtown Works Chief Operating Officer David Adato.

Organizations such as Startup San Diego, SCALE, 6 Degrees Networking, American Marketing Association San Diego, and others have hosted events and meetings at Downtown Works – click here to see clips and photos of events at Downtown Works.

Kirsty Nunez, president and chief research strategists at Q2 Insights and co-chair of the AMA San Diego Art of Marketing conference says, “Downtown Works private meeting rooms are a convenient and comfortable for our board and committee meetings as we have members throughout San Diego County. The staff is incredible, and the rooms equipped with beautiful furniture. We couldn’t be happier with the experience.”

To book an event or meeting, contact Director of Operations Niki Ellis at Niki@downtownworks.com.

About Downtown Works

Downtown Works, a hospitality-inspired coworking company, features enterprise-grade technology, a service-driven staff, inspiring interior designs and comfortable, furnished offices that allow creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs to collaborate, network and grow their businesses. Visit dwstg2022.wpengine.com.

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Demand Spurs Downtown Coworking Expansion

Downtown Works — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:30:25 +0000

Demand Spurs Downtown Coworking Expansion

Downtown Works was featured in the San Diego Business Journal about our recent 40% expansion at our Little Italy location. Read about demand for coworking in San Diego rising and how we’re meeting that need with more one and two-person furnished offices.

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Downtown Works Coworking Expands Private Offices in San Diego Little Italy Location by 40% to Meet Demand for Flexible Office Solutions

Downtown Works — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:06:36 +0000

For Immediate Release

Downtown Works Coworking Expands Private Offices in San Diego Little Italy Location by 40% to Meet Demand for Flexible Office Solutions

Train/airport-close coworking space features contemporary interior; 63 private furnished offices; conference rooms by the hour, day, week, and flexible membership options.

SAN DIEGO – August 23, 2022 – Downtown Works, renowned in San Diego County for hospitality-inspired, high-design coworking spaces, has expanded its Downtown/Little Italy location by 40%, adding 24 private, one and two-person furnished offices.

A short walk away from Little Italy restaurants and train station, and minutes from San Diego International Airport, Downtown Works coworking is popular among entrepreneurs and remote corporate employees looking for a community of like-minded professionals and flexibility without the long-term commitments of traditional office leases.

Downtown Works has two other San Diego County locations – Carlsbad and Pacific Beach – and members are welcome to use any Downtown Works location whenever they choose. All feature state-of-the-art technology, décor, and furnishings. Offices, workstations, and meeting rooms can be rented by the month, week, day, or hour. Downtown Works also provides happy hour networking, complimentary locally roasted coffee, craft beer, and is dog friendly.

“We’ve added an entire floor of offices to meet demand for premium, flexible coworking space in Downtown San Diego. Remote work policies embracing today’s hybrid office trend are driving interest in coworking like never before,” said Downtown Works Chief Operating Officer David Adato.

Downtown Works members range from startups to large corporations that allow team members to work remotely. One member, Tyler Wedeking, senior product specialist at Microsoft says, “I was working from my home and started craving an office around me and more human interaction. Commuting to an office also puts me in work mode. I can hop on the trolley to get to Downtown Works and walk to restaurants and shops in Little Italy at lunch. I’ve toured other coworking spaces downtown and they don’t compare to Downtown Works.”

Wonderfront Festival currently has five team members at Downtown Works Little Italy. The company is relying on Downtown Works’ ability to be flexible as it plans to expand the number of offices and desks the entertainment company will require as it gets closer to its signature event in November at San Diego’s downtown waterfront.

“The Little Italy location is ideal. It’s in a dynamic area and commuter-friendly, close to Santa Fe Depot. We love the cool, hip vibe and incredible, professional staff,” says Esther Shepherd, Director of Marketing and Sales, Wonderfront Festival. “The sense of community is amazing – we’ve met people in similar industries and continue to build a solid San Diego network.”

Downtown Works features medical-grade air purifiers; premium HVAC systems; and health and safety measures such as touchless doors for restrooms, and keyless entry. Members enjoy lightning-fast Wi-Fi, glass-walled conference rooms with A/V, phone booths, and access to a private event space. Virtual office memberships are also available and provide a premium Downtown San Diego address.

For a tour, contact Community Manager Candace Vanderbilt, Candace@downtownworks.com. Visit dwstg2022.wpengine.com.

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8 Tips To Help You Organize Successful Business Events

Downtown Works — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:29:21 +0000

8 Tips To Help You Organize Successful Business Events

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

As a startup business owner, boosting brand recognition can be a struggle at the beginning. You may have the best product or service in the market but unless your target market is aware of your existence, then you can’t expect massive sales. And now with COVID restrictions waning, it’s a good time to look to events as part of your marketing mix.

Event marketing is one of the most effective ways to promote your business to a wider audience. Some good examples of events you can host include product launches, free workshops, and others.

To organize a successful event, you will need to plan everything with great care. In this blog, we’ll give you a few practical pointers that will make it possible for you to have a trouble-free business event.

Read on and learn what you can do to make any event a memorable one…

1) Begin with a goal

Before going any further, it’s important to start with your goal and purpose. Some worthwhile objectives include promoting a new product, increasing your sales, or boosting your brand awareness.

Determining what activities to do, who to invite, and when to do the event will come much easier after you’ve decided what exactly it is you want to achieve.

2) Plan the details

Once the goal is already in place, it’s time to start working on all the finer details. What date would be most appropriate for the event? How many hours will it run? What activities would help you accomplish your goal? Would you need to invite speakers and other talent? How much are you willing to spend on the event? Do you have sponsors who are willing to help you cover the expenses?

Ask for your team members’ suggestions and you’ll see filling in all these factors shouldn’t be too difficult. Event preparations will also be hassle-free if you create committees and delegate different tasks to each member. Check with them frequently to see if they’ve fulfilled their responsibilities or need any help.

3) Determine the event format

Another crucial consideration to keep in mind is the event’s format. These days, events can be hosted in-person, via virtual, or maybe a combination of both.

If you’re taking the real-world route, you will need to select an event venue that can accommodate your crowd. An online event may be more realistic if you’re targeting broader, more international markets. On the other hand, a hybrid event allows you to target both in-person and virtual audiences.

4) Tell people about the event

Create an event poster and start spreading the word on your social media channels. This could be an excellent way to attract some attention online. You can even go the extra mile by advertising on social networking services or working with relevant influencers to reach more people.

5) Schedule a dry run

Having an event dry run gives you the chance to visualize everything before the big day. If you’re holding an in-person event, check out the venue in advance and decide which areas will be used for which activities. Make sure that all the equipment, such as the audio-visual systems, are ready and working.

The same thing can be said when you’re hosting a virtual or hybrid event. Test the software, hardware, and the internet connection you will use ahead of time to prevent technical difficulties during the event.

6) Hire additional support, if needed

A face-to-face event may require additional help so feel free to hire people who can handle the tasks. For example, you may want to assign some as the event security team while others may handle attendee registration at the location.

7) Be ready with your backup plan

Last-minute inconveniences can occur. Your resource person may have to attend to an emergency. Unexpected rain may mess up your outdoor event.

As the organizer, you will want to anticipate such inconveniences. You have to prepare a backup plan in case things do not go as expected.

8) Don’t forget to follow up

The follow up is possibly as important as the event itself. Soon after the event, send out email messages to the attendees. Thank them for their time and ask them for feedback. With their permission, you can later share some of the positive reviews on your social media pages.

As American aphorist Mason Cooley once said, “An event is not over until everyone is tired of talking about it.”

Final Thoughts

When done right, conducting events can definitely be a great way to market your product or service. You can improve your brand reputation and even increase your sales as you engage with your target market.

Good luck on your upcoming business events!

Mark Rosario

Mark Rosario has been working as a professional writer since 2007. He currently blogs for TheFarmSoHo, a leading coworking and events venue in New York City..

The Pacific Beach Lifestyle – 7 Reasons Why PB is a Great Place to Live and Work

Downtown Works — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:08:38 +0000

The Pacific Beach Lifestyle – 7 Reasons Why PB is a Great Place to Live and Work

Sunset in Pacific Beach, Calif. Source: KC Welch, Unsplash

For some people, California coastal living is just about having easy access to surf and sand. But for those who live and work in Pacific Beach, they know it’s all about the fun & friendly lifestyle that makes this laidback beach community so much more. That’s why we selected PB for our newest Downtown Works coworking location. Here is a list of reasons to love this incredible beach community as much as we do.

7 Reasons to Embrace the Laidback PB Lifestyle

1) PB’s stress-free vibe is strong and distinctive.

Once you make your way west of I-5 at Garnet Avenue or cross over the Ingraham Street Bridge, the sense of community is powerful. More than 1,500 small businesses support local residents and cater to the tourists who visit from all over the world. Established in the 1880s, the community grew exponentially after WWII. You’ll still find smatterings of small beach bungalows on streets named after precious stones. PB’s iconic Crystal Pier opened in 1924 and it’s a great place to go fishing, watch a sunset and feel your stress just melt away.

2) It’s a mecca for those who love being active and outdoors.

Along with word-class beaches where fun-in-the-sun never ends, PB has miles of cycling, jogging, and rollerblading trails including the ever-popular Ocean Front Walk/Ocean Boulevard Boardwalk. You’ll find yourself competing with tourists especially on weekends, but it’s all part of the beach scene that makes up the unique sights and sounds of PB. Of course, surfing and the surf culture is always at the top of the list for what makes PB special. Tourmaline Surfing Park on the north end of PB is an ideal spot to catch some waves before you head to work. You’ll also find it’s a great place for windsurfing and kiteboarding and in the winter months, tide pooling along the shore.

If walking trails and birdwatching are more your thing, Rose Creek is a well-kept secret in PB. It’s a quiet and beautiful natural area that features wetlands and wide-open spaces that nature lovers adore. Rose Creek runs north and south and can be accessed off of Magnolia just south of Grand Avenue. There’s also a variety of community parks and busy playgrounds like the one at Fanuel Street Park to enjoy with your family and friends. A little further inland is Kate Sessions Park up on Soledad Drive that offers breathtaking views overlooking the bay.

3) It’s a dog-lovers paradise.

You’ll find most restaurants, coffee shops, and businesses like Downtown Works are extremely pet friendly. Some even offer separate menus for your furry friends. For real socializing and exercising off leash, locals love Capehart Dog Park in the heart of PB.

4) Health and wellness are the norm in PB.

Eating clean goes hand-in-hand with the physically fit, active and organic lifestyle here. Locals regularly support the Tuesday Farmers’ Market on Bayard Street between Garnet and Grand Avenues where they can purchase a wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with meats, cheeses and all kinds of prepared items. They also enjoy local eateries that offer a farm-to-table experience like Our Green Affair at 980 Garnet, one of Downtown Works’ favorites. Our Green Affair offers easy, affordable and authentically prepared fresh salads, bowls, soups, loaded potatoes and even desserts! It’s easy to stay in bathing suit shape all year long with the variety of fitness/health clubs, gyms and the Pacific Beach Recreation Center available for various classes and healthy activities.

5) PB Coffee Houses are some of the very best in San Diego.

And it’s not just about the excellent coffee they serve. Places like Ocean Café at 4426 Ingraham Street in the heart of PB are another one of Downtown Works’ favorites. Known as a juice, smoothie, and coffee destination, Ocean Café also offers an extended menu that customers keep coming back for more. They use an authentic Brazilian recipe for their truly fantastic Acai Bowls that are often paired with a variety of organic coffees, cappuccinos, or its famous Milky Way Mocha. Overall, people just love their organic menu, strong coffee, and relaxing, laidback environment. Another local coffeehouse favorite is Palmy’s at 976 Felspar St. The owners have refreshed a well-known, beautiful craftsman bungalow with a welcoming front porch and added great coffee and food served with a splash of Australian personality. Their big breakfast burrito is one of the very best in town, especially when you order an organic coffee or an espresso to go with it. The garden offers a shady respite where you and (you guessed it) your dog can relax as you enjoy your food and drink.

6) It’s home to some of the hottest nightlife in San Diego.

PB boasts a wide variety of bars and restaurants but the top of the list for destinations belongs to Maverick’s Beach Club at 860 Garnet Avenue. With more than 15K sf, it features six bars, 43 TVs, amazing ocean views and a variety of indoor/outdoor spaces to just chill. It’s also very dog friendly. Whether you stay for the sunset or dance the night away, it’s definitely the place to be and to be seen. Another really cool and popular bar is The Grass Skirt at 910 Grand Avenue. It’s actually a speakeasy where you enter from behind the counter of a small, Poke café storefront. Once inside, you’re transported to a tropical, Tahitian-inspired bar and restaurant that offers live music, indoor/outdoor seating, great food and a wide variety of exotic drinks. Locals know to always make reservations in advance.

7) PB Knows How to Have Fun All Year Long.

That’s right! From the Christmas Boat Parade in December, Independence Day in July to the annual Pacific Beachfest every October that features live music, craft beer, a kid’s zone, volleyball tournament and other beach sports, there’s always something fun to do in this tight-knit community. Let’s not forget that Halloween is considered a major holiday in PB with costume contests and a variety of parties. Celebrating is just part of the scene in PB that’s punctuated by the fantastic fireworks show seen nightly from nearby Sea World. How great is that? It’s just another reason why Pacific Beach is a one of the best places to live and work in Southern California!

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Downtown Works Opens Premium Coworking Space in Heart of San Diego’s Pacific Beach Community

Downtown Works — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:15:00 +0000

For Immediate Release

Downtown Works Opens Premium Coworking Space in Heart of San Diego’s Pacific Beach Community

7,000 square foot space features boho chic interior, furnished and sound-proof private offices, workstations, flexible and affordable membership options – available by month, week, day, hour

SAN DIEGO – January 25, 2022 – Downtown Works, known for its high-design coworking space in San Diego’s Little Italy and Carlsbad, California, has opened a 7,000 square foot coworking building at 4438 Ingraham Street in Pacific Beach (PB), a beach-close community in San Diego. The space features 30 private sound-proof furnished offices, plentiful workstations, sound-proof private phone booths and two large conference rooms with the latest audio-visual equipment for hybrid and in-person meetings. Rigorous safety protocols, medical-grade air purifiers, and physical distancing measures provide safety and comfort to members and guests.

With its boho chic décor and laid-back vibe, the Downtown Works PB coworking location features an inspired state-of-art office environment to encourage creativity, teamwork, and productivity. Offices, workstations, and meeting areas can be rented by the month, week, day, or hour. Free organic coffee, tea, and local craft beer, as well as snacks, are available to members and guests and is a dog-friendly space.

“Pacific Beach is the perfect community for our brand of distinctive and flexible coworking spaces. We strive to provide high-end offices that fit the community’s culture. In PB we’ve focused on building out a space tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs, startups, and artists with premium furnishings, and comfortable meeting areas that encourage networking with other talented professionals,” said Downtown Works General Manager David Adato. “Downtown Works is a perfect solution for those seeking an accommodating space and cool vibe they can access anytime to feel productive and connected.”

Downtown Works PB members also have access to locations in Downtown San Diego; Carlsbad, California, and more than 60 coworking spaces throughout seven countries, via the brand’s partnership with LeXC.

The PB location is Downtown Works’ third location in San Diego County. Downtown Works Carlsbad is a magnet for budding startups and executives interested in making valuable business connections in the North County’s thriving business community. Its 4.9-acre space features ample outdoor event and meetings spaces. Offices are light-filled, sound-proof, and feature adjustable desks. The building includes medical-grade air purifiers; a premium HVAC system; and health and safety measures such as touchless doors for restrooms, and keyless entry.

Downtown Works San Diego is popular among successful startups in the Little Italy area, and hosts Start Up Week San Diego and SCALE San Diego.

For more information or to schedule a tour please click here or visit dwstg2022.wpengine.com for more.

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Downtown Works Carlsbad Expands Hospitality-Inspired Coworking by 50% to Meet Demand

Downtown Works — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:36:13 +0000

As Seen on Yahoo! Finance – Downtown Works

For Immediate Release

Downtown Works Carlsbad Expands Hospitality-Inspired Coworking by 50% to Meet Demand

Coworking space includes contemporary interior with 43 private furnished offices, plentiful outdoor workstations, and flexible membership options – available by month, week, day, or hour – with rigorous safety protocols and medical-grade air purifiers

SAN DIEGO – January 18, 2022 – Downtown Works, renowned in San Diego County for high-design coworking spaces, has expanded its coworking space on 4.9 acres in Carlsbad at 2011 Palomar Airport Road by 50%, adding 13 private, sound-proof, furnished offices and more outdoor meeting areas and work stations. Located among hundreds of tech and biotech companies, a thriving startup scene in Carlsbad, and minutes from the Carlsbad Palomar Airport and wide sandy beaches, the tech-rich, contemporarily designed coworking building is perfectly located for remote workers, startups, creatives, and entrepreneurs in San Diego’s North County.

Downtown Works features state-of-art technology, art and furnishings that encourage creativity, dynamic problem-solving and productivity, and plenty of free parking. Offices, workstations, and meeting rooms can be rented by the month, week, day, or hour. Downtown Works Carlsbad is dog friendly, too.

“We’ve expanded to meet demand for premium coworking space in San Diego’s North County that is reasonably priced and flexible for those embracing today’s hybrid office trend – where you work from home one day, and a coworking space the next,” said Downtown Works Operations Manager David Adato. “Our hospitality-inspired work environment is designed for professionals who require the amenities of a premium office without the overhead and maintenance issues. Strict safety protocols instill peace of mind so they can do their best work or safely meet with clients or colleagues at Downtown Works.”

Downtown Works Carlsbad features a mix of 43 furnished private offices with adjustable desks, open desks, as well as virtual office options. Medical-grade air purifiers; premium HVAC system; and health and safety measures such as touchless doors for restrooms, keyless entry, and limited seating capacity. Touchless coffee makers with complimentary organic coffees, on-demand local craft beer and snacks are thoughtfully included. Members have access to a private video/podcast studio, lightning speed Wi-Fi, multiple glass-walled conference rooms, phone booths, private showers and expansive outdoor work and event spaces.

Downtown Works San Diego in Little Italy is a favorite among successful startups, and hosts Start Up Week San Diego and SCALE San Diego events. Downtown Works Pacific Beach is slated to open later this month and will feature private, furnished offices, workstations and two conference rooms.

To schedule a tour, contact Community Manager Niki Ellis here. For more information visit dwstg2022.wpengine.com.

About Downtown Works

Minutes from Carlsbad Palomar Airport, the city’s infamous Flower Fields and miles of beaches, Downtown Works is bringing hospitality-inspired coworking to Carlsbad. Surrounded by hundreds of tech, biotech, consumer product and service-based companies and a thriving startup scene, Carlsbad is growing its reputation as a place where business and careers flourish. With contemporary interior design, state-of-art technology, and furnishings that encourage creativity and productivity, Downtown Works provides private, furnished offices, open work spaces, plentiful outdoor workstations and a tech-rich coworking environment where entrepreneurs and corporate employees create and thrive. Contact us about your workplace – away from home. dwstg2022.wpengine.com.

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The Art of Race Car Driving and Business – Post Pandemic

Downtown Works — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:44:25 +0000

The Art of Race Car Driving and Business – Post Pandemic

As Seen on Medium.com – Downtown Works Guest Blog

What do race car driving and business have in common?

A lot says Edward Adato, Partner at Downtown Works, WL Investments, and Performance Wealth Investments. Entrepreneurship and race car driving both require taking calculated risks, a lot of luck, and a good pit crew for support says Adato. Over 35 years he has built a successful career by embracing risk, working hard, and helping to create spaces for teams to build, collaborate, and thrive.

We interviewed Adato to see what he thinks are the keys to success when driving cars and running a business.

Adato grew up in Los Angeles, dropped out of college to travel, and spent a year in a kibbutz in Israel until being called on to help run the family leather business in Mexico that was experiencing some challenges. Adato soon realized their customers were shifting to importing cheaper goods from China and recognized the need to pivot – fast. He started an online electronics business, growing the startup from $0 to $2M in only a few years. He then founded WL Investments, a real estate building and management business with properties in the US & Mexico, where he remains today as a partner, though he has also expanded to other roles.

Adato is also portfolio administrator for PWI, a four-family partnership, with 20+ properties in Mexico and the US totaling over 400,000sf, that also offers construction management and state-of-the-art software and tenant, vendor, and owner portals for management and reporting. And he is co-founder of Downtown Works, building on PWI’s desire to create hospitality-inspired, tech-rich work environments that are flexible and provide all the amenities teams need to succeed – such as collaborative and inspiring spaces, a video/podcast studio, work/life balance classes such as yoga, an open kitchen for a community feel, outdoor workstations, and more.

Leaders Listen

Adato says true leadership and success comes with the ability to first listen to others’ ideas and opinions objectively without the impulse to “be right” or hold out for complete agreement. “We may not always agree, and I don’t have to take your suggestion. But if I don’t listen, I might miss something that could make all the difference to my success as a leader. If we listen and respect each other’s position, we might just find the best possible solutions to challenges – big and small.”

“In racing, for me, it’s the same situation. I listen to all the risks and opportunities that could lead to winning. Listening is the first strategy, not pressing the pedal to the floor,” says Adato.

Be Open to Mentoring

Adato says the best way to learn anything is to observe successful people and ask questions. “You might hear feedback and advice you don’t agree with, but a mentor who has had success and has no financial stake in your business other than wanting you to succeed is invaluable. Seek out a mentor you respect and trust. It might be the best thing you do for your career,” says Adato. “Just as I do with looking to other successful people in business, when it comes to my favorite pastime of racing, I’ll take driving advice from any senior racecar drivers. If they have won many races and are still standing, that’s someone you want to coach you.”

Adato gives back by mentoring and guiding entrepreneurs at Downtown Works, helping them to form thriving enterprises that take their idea to market, and support communities and families. “We make a real effort to support early-stage businesses, even hosting StartUp Week and networking events to help entrepreneurs make valuable connections to further their ventures,” says Adato about Downtown Works. “We personally mentor startups, make introductions to investors and offer services to accountants, attorneys, banks, and other professionals we trust to help them. The idea is they come here in their early days, and then they go. We see them off like our kids. And it’s nice to see them succeed.”

He encourages other successful businesspeople to mentor younger generations as often as they can. “We have an obligation to help the generation behind us, just as the generation before us lifted us up.”

You're Tougher Than You Think

Adato says he has seen people bounce back from the hardest of times to realize their goals and entrepreneurial dreams. The key, he said, is to realize that you and the people around you are capable of getting up quickly from any setbacks. It’s important to trust that you can weather hard times to be successful.

“Covid taught us that we are all more resilient than we think,” he says “It’s been a tough time for all of us – especially service-based businesses or startups building a new concept and needing feedback to innovate and develop truly novel solutions. Many struggled this past year without interaction with their teams. And now they are getting back to work without missing a beat as things open up. It’s really great to see the resiliency of these teams. That’s what entrepreneurism takes – never giving up, and the confidence to know your situation today can be different tomorrow.”

Adato says it’s a good thing that people are finally getting back to the office with the vaccine rollout and people feeling safer. “I feel strongly that people need human interaction to do their best work,” he says. “Each person brings a different perspective; there is nothing better than collaboration like that to grow an idea, a business. There’s definitely reasons to have a home office, but in-person collaboration – at least a few days a week – is really powerful.”

He says that’s the reason they created the Flex+ program at Downtown Works.

“Flex+ offers rotating office space for individuals and automated reservations for an almost limitless number of company employees to rotate at one or more private offices at a fraction of the cost of commercial office rental. This helps young companies to afford an office where they can meet and collaborate in a tech-rich environment,” he says. “Some employees work from home, while others meet at Downtown Works and use a meeting room for brainstorming or a remote presentation where they interact and present together.”

Adato says, “I like to take risks, but discounting the ability of collaboration to find the absolute best solution isn’t a risk I’m willing to take. In racing or business.”

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The Future of Work is Hybrid: Employees Want to Work from Home AND a Workplace

Downtown Works — Wed, 05 May 2021 22:38:49 +0000

The Future of Work is Hybrid:
Employees Want to Work from Home AND a Workplace

As more people are getting vaccinated and kids are going back to school, many for the first time in over a year, there is a sense that things are going, well, back to normal. What does that mean for the workplace? Will businesses start asking those who have worked from home to come back to the office permanently? Some workers are saying not so fast. Many employees have seen the advantages to remote work, and some have even moved to be closer to family or live in a lower-cost city.

This has many companies such as Facebook, Slack, Zillow, and Shopify, giving employees the ability to work from home indefinitely. Still other companies are going for a hybrid model – announcing policies that allow employees to divide their time between home office and some sort of shared workplace – a system many believe will be the “new normal” for millions of office workers.

Salesforce surveyed over 3,500 people to gain a pulse on how workers view the prospect of returning to the next normal. It found that in the long-term, 64% of workers want to spend at least some time at an office, or another type of workplace, as opposed to working entirely remote. This reality has many enterprises looking for opportunities to get creative to help retain talent.

A Flexible Workspace Model Appeals to Multi-Generation Talent

Studies show that Gen-Xers, the first generation to really see telecommuting as a thing, are comfortable with remote work, as long as it provides flexibility and life-balance, while millennials want choices. A recent Gallup poll found many millennials desire flexibility and a greater work-life balance, and 75% who work off-site right now want to keep doing it.

Generation Z, soon to become the largest segment of the workforce, seems particularly interested in a hybrid approach to work, with time split between home and workplace. About 74% of individuals classified as Gen-Z prefer splitting time at home and work, and 37% say they want to continue to work full-time from home even after the pandemic, while 64% would like to spend “some time” working from an office or location outside of their home.

Yet many Gen Z workers state they are bored and even lonely. They have just started their careers, and the prospect of working 100% of the time from home is not what they imagined their dream job would look like. Forbes reported that 48% of Gen-Z workers say they are bored with their work-from-home jobs.

With so many companies closing their offices permanently to reduce overhead costs and accommodate remote teams, many are looking for alternatives.

Coworking: Flexible Superhero Solution for Employees and Employers

Businesses in the U.S. stand to collectively save more than $500 billion a year, equal to the GDP of Sweden, by allowing employees to work at home at least half of the time and an offsite office the other half, a separate Global Workplace Analytics and Design Public Group report shows. Those savings translate to almost $11,000 for each employee who uses a hybrid work model, according to the report. This calculator shows the savings that can be found by ditching a traditional office and creating a flexible coworking arrangement for remote employees.

So, what’s the solution for employees who need a change of scenery, socialization, and infrastructure to be productive? And what works for employers to enjoy the costs savings and the retention of happy employees? Coworking.

Seeing this, Downtown Works recently launched a new program designed for enterprises – Flex+. This flexible and affordable program is ideal for companies needing rotating office space, desks, audio/video-rich meeting rooms and business services. And it comes with a host of amenities to support work-life balance for remote workers at a low, monthly membership price.

The Flex+ automated reservation system allows for an almost unlimited number of employees to rotate within one or multiple private offices at a fraction of the cost of a commercial office rental. Meeting rooms are available to each member to reserve when needed. Downtown Works provides secure technology, business equipment infrastructure and concierge-like services delivered by professional community managers.

Downtown Works also offers free, full day coworking passes to any LExC coworking space with locations around the world, supporting the flexible, hybrid “work from anywhere” culture we are in, as we emerge from the COVID crisis.

No doubt our work culture is changing. Enterprises that embrace the change and look to creative and flexible hybrid models will be the winners with happy, productive employees.

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Downtown Works Launches Flex+ Program for Enterprises

Downtown Works — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:27:19 +0000

For Immediate Release

Downtown Works Launches Flex+ Program for Enterprises Seeking Flexible, Affordable Office Space for Remote Employees in San Diego County

As companies embrace working from home, challenges such as isolation, lack of business support services and collaboration spaces drive alternative office solutions for remote workers

SAN DIEGO – March 30, 2021 – Downtown Works, known for its contemporary, hospitality-inspired coworking spaces in Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy and Carlsbad, Calif., launched a new program designed for enterprises – Flex+. The flexible and affordable program is ideal for companies needing rotating office space, desks, audio/video-rich meeting rooms and business services. It comes with a host of amenities to support work-life balance for remote workers for one low, monthly membership price.

As companies embrace work from home policies, some employees see their chance to move to sunny locations such as San Diego. According to Gartner, 90% of HR leaders said employees would be allowed to work remotely even after COVID-19 vaccines are widely available. But inefficiencies, lack of collaboration, and employee isolation are some negative side effects of working entirely from home. Thrive Global reports 87% of those working and living alone struggle with loneliness, while 86% are looking for ways to stay connected. According to Gallup, burned-out employees are 63% more likely to take sick days and 2.6 times as likely to be actively seeking a different job. According to PWC, companies are recognizing some employees prefer having a place to go to work.

“People are social creatures, even when working. Work from home eliminates spontaneous watercooler conversations or the ability to make professional connections and new friends,” says Wolf Bielas, managing partner of Downtown Works.

Seeing these shifts, Downtown Works decided to offer flexible offices with amenities and infrastructure for remote workers that also combat common pitfalls of a 100% remote workforce.

Flex+ features include:

Premium Locations

Downtown Works San Diego Little Italy is minutes from San Diego’s International Airport, Santa Fe Depot Trolley & Train Station, with easy access to ride services and ample parking options. The Carlsbad location is near Palomar Airport, world-class beaches, and companies like ViaSat, Rockstar Video Games, Walmart Labs, and hundreds of emerging companies. Abundant free parking for members and guests, too. A Pacific Beach location will open soon, providing convenient locations along San Diego’s coast with proximity to Interstate 5.

Safety

Premium-grade technologies and protocols adhere to highest level of safety standards, including medical-grade air purifiers; premium, reconfigured HVAC systems; cold plasma generators and UV-C technology to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold; and health and safety measures such as touchless doors for restrooms, keyless entry, limited seating capacity, touchless coffee makers, and baristas limit contact.

Proprietary Reservation System

Employees can reserve one or multiple offices to rotate among teams. The Flex+ reservation system allows booking of same-day or future private offices, conference rooms, outdoor workspaces, video or podcast studio, with automated email confirmations. Meeting rooms are available to each member up to 8 hours/month.

Hospitality-Inspired Services

Staffed reception desk; coffee, tea, and water service for guests; mail handling; food delivery orders; Amazon locker, and Tide lockers for laundry and dry-cleaning services; notary, and concierge services.

High-Design Aesthetic

Besides state-of-the-art technology, the art and furnishings encourage creativity, dynamic problem-solving and productivity. Downtown Works believes dynamic teams deserve a beautiful place in which to work.

Fresh Air and Open Spaces

Members can access many outdoor workspaces on the 4.9 acres in Carlsbad or enjoy incredible views on the rooftop and balconies in Little Italy.

All-inclusive: No Hidden Fees or Fine Print

Wi-Fi, locally roasted coffee, craft beer, copies and even a video/podcast studio are included at no additional charge. Ever.

Access to Free Event Space

Membership includes limited access to free event space monthly for corporate events, as restrictions allow.

Access to Premium-Grade Coworking Offices Around the World

Downtown Works members are entitled to free, full day coworking passes to any LExC coworking space.

“It’s a ‘work from anywhere’ culture now; a trend accelerated by the pandemic. The key word for working in the future is flexibility,” said Bielas.

About Downtown Works

Downtown Works San Diego in Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy and Carlsbad, CA features an inspiring interior design and a combination of private offices and plexiglass-separated exclusive desks. It’s the preeminent coworking solution in San Diego for large enterprises looking for offices for remote teams. dwstg2022.wpengine.com

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