Workbox, a specialized coworking operator focused on early and growth stage companies, has opened its first location outside the Midwest at 132 South State St. in Salt Lake City. Workbox’s sixth location overall will be located at the historic Orpheum Theater, assuming operations of the space formerly managed by CommonGrounds Workplace.
The new location will offer local entrepreneurs and businesses the opportunity to be a part of an community of growing companies. Member benefits also include direct connection to over 60 investors and lenders, operational services, as well as programming and networking events.
“We have seen continued success with Workbox in Chicago and Minneapolis since we launched four years ago and are ready to enter Salt Lake City, a city we’ve wanted to be a part of for some time,” said John Wallace, CEO and co-founder of Workbox. “The small business and startup industry is booming in Salt Lake City, and we know our world-class workspace offerings and business services will attract and assist the local entrepreneurial community to grow to new heights.”
Amenities for members include a shared kitchen space complete with a coffee bar, weekly food and networking offerings, lounge areas, private conference rooms and phone booths, bike storage, showers, ski lockers, a complimentary shuttle to area mountains and more. The location includes over 50 office spaces, with private offices ranging from one to nine desks. There are also floating membership and reserved desk options for those looking for individual plans. Membership pricing starts at $250 per month, and Workbox will offer up to 2 months free on all office leases through the end of 2023.
