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Tag: centrl office

Looking for low-cost space for your early stage startup…?

Rick Turoczy on July 8, 2022

Even with the ravaging effects of the pandemic and the sputtering economy, Portland still boasts a number of resources for non-traditional office space, be they coworking spaces like CENTRL Office or on-demand solutions like Radious. But those solutions still require capital — which can always be in short supply for early stage startups. That’s why some community members are considering pursuing a lower-cost offering for founders.

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Looking for coworking space in Portland? Here are 20+ options (with more coming soon)

Rick Turoczy on June 19, 2019

It’s no secret that the way people work is changing. Equally not a secret is the growing population of Portland. So it only stands to reason that there are any number of coworking spaces popping up and thriving around these parts. And news that a new provider was opening a Portland space inspired me to take a quick look at what was out there.

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Curious about coworking? Test drive CENTRL Office and Remote.ly for free during Portland Startup Week

Rick Turoczy on March 26, 2019

Portland has no shortage of coworking spaces. And there are more opening every day. Providers from outside town — like WeWork and Industrious — recognize the market potential around here. But we have homegrown coworking spaces, too. And if you want to test drive a couple of them, Portland Startup Week is the perfect time to do so.

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Did you know that Fictiv has a Portland office? Well, they’re having a part-y. And you’re invited to take part.

Rick Turoczy on November 26, 2018

As much as I love the homegrown Portland startup community, I’ve got an ever growing appreciation for the tech companies with regional offices growing here as well. I mean, they’re kind of like startups. But with more resources. And one of the latest additions is Fictiv.

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Looking forward: Revant plans move into Central Eastside Industrial District

Rick Turoczy on October 30, 2017

There’s definitely a feeling of a momentum shifting in the community, lately. For a time, Portland’s startup activity wasn’t in Portland, at all. It was in the suburbs. Where communities like Beaverton and Hillsboro provided space for would be juggernauts. At the turn of the century, that momentum shifted to Portland proper and—more notably—the Pearl District. Now, there’s a new center of gravity emerging around the startup community: the Central Eastside.

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Do the work: Free coworking opportunities during Portland Startup Week

Rick Turoczy on February 1, 2017

As much as I love all of the amazing educational and social opportunities that happen during Portland Startup Week, I also appreciate that folks have work to do. And need some time—and space—to get that work done. So it’s always nice to have local coworking spaces opening up their doors to the community—for free. Read More

Following a successful beta test, Built Oregon, CENTRL Office, and PIE are making Community Hour[s] a thing

Rick Turoczy on September 2, 2016

I know that there are plenty of meet ups in town. Plenty. But one thing I’ve noticed is that they still tend to be fairly siloed. Either by skills. Or by industry. Or by platform. Or by something I can’t think of right now. So when Mitch Daugherty, my fellow cofounder at Built Oregon, suggested something that broke down those silos? I was super interested. Read More

Here we are now going to the eastside: CENTRL Eastside coworking space in the works

Rick Turoczy on February 9, 2016

Portland is experiencing a bit of a coworking renaissance. We were early to the coworking game. That population faded a bit. And now it’s coming back. In a big way. Major players like WeWork and DeskHub now call Portland home. New players like XOXO are entering the mix. And other homegrown efforts—like CENTRL Office—are expanding their footprint. Read More

What to do first? First Thursday features CENTRL Office, WeWork, Starve Ups, TiE Oregon, and W+K

Rick Turoczy on June 3, 2015

We’re in full swing of First Thursday season, so it only makes sense that our calendars would be getting crowded with a ton of interesting opportunities. Events to attend. People to see. Spaces to explore. Well, I thought I’d try to help by picking out some things that might be especially interesting to you startup types. But I don’t know that I’ve made the decision any easier. Read More