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start fort wayne

COMMUNITY - COLLABORATION - COLLISIONS

Start Fort Wayne is Fort Wayne’s Original Coworking Space.

As a 501(c)3 Nonprofit, We are fueled, funded, and fascinated by our local community

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Let us show you around the most affordable and flexible

coworking space in Downtown Fort Wayne

Why work with Start Fort Wayne?

Start Fort Wayne provides all-inclusive and flexible coworking space, dedicated desks, private offices, phone booths, and meeting rooms. Daily and monthly options available with no need to sign a long lease.

Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, our coworking space is the perfect place to amplify your productivity and increase your professional network. One block southwest of the Allen County Courthouse puts you within walking distance of many businesses, firms, and banks,

Find value through our diverse group of members and entrepreneurial support organizations and professionals. Our members range from graphic designers, website builders, and IT support, to lawyers, realtors, designers, and remote workers. Connect with local peers and professionals and meet your next customer, partner, or advisor.

 

Call :

(260) 969-9393

email :

contact@startfortwayne.com

visit :

111 W. Berry St. Suite 211
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Hours :

Staffed Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm

Executive Director :

Dan Swartz Dan@startfortwayne.com

Community Manager :

Erica Anderson-Senter Erica@startfortwayne.com

Laura Rabel Laura@startfortwayne.com

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@startfortwayne

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 Day Passes Available

Drop by to work, anytime.

Day Passes are $10 and include seating in or General Work Areas.

Passes are only valid for one day during business hours, 9am to 5pm.

Passes include unlimited free coffee and high-speed WiFi. 

Indiana Coworking Passport

Atrium is a member of the Indiana Coworking Passport!

This passport gives Atrium members access to ONE FREE DAY PASS, PER MONTH

at any of the 62 coworking spaces around Indiana.

  • Private "phone booths" for phone & video call

  • Locally-roasted Utopian coffee

  • Shared kitchen with microwave and refrigerator

  • Shared printer / copier / scanner

  • Month-to-Month membership

  • Fast & Secure WiFi

  • All utilities included

  • Discounted prices on training and conference rooms

  • 10 complementary conference room hours

  • Members-only events and access to resources

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

1 Person = 1 Membership

24/7 Access

Enjoy Seating in our General Work Areas

UNLIMITED Days Per Month

10 FREE Conference Room Hours

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

1 Person = 1 Desk

24/7 Access

Dedicated Desk with Comfortable Chair

Lock & key filing cabinet

10 FREE Conference Rooms

Use of our Professional Mailing List

VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP

One Person = One Address

Mail Service 9am to 5pm Monday though Friday

Use of our Professional Mailing Address for your Business.

10 FREE Secure Scan and Shreds

10 FREE Conference Room Hours

Member Pricing for Rentals

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

2-PERSON PRIVATE OFFICE

Private locking office

Interior and exterior signage

Ethernet connection

24/7 access to Atrium

2 dedicated desks

2 locking cabinets

2 office chairs

4'x8' glass whiteboard

All other perks listed above

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4-PERSON PRIVATE OFFICE

Private locking office

Interior and exterior signage

Ethernet connection

24/7 access to Atrium

4 dedicated desks

4 locking cabinets

4 office chairs

3'x4' glass whiteboard

All other perks listed above

Sold out
Small Conference room

SMALL CONFERENCE ROOMS - A & B

Useful for small client meetings, small team meetings, interviews. Seats 4 to 6 people.

THIS ROOM:

  • Standard Price: $15/hour

  • Member Price: $5/hour after use of 10 complementary hours*

  • 4' x 8' glass whiteboard

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 24” HD wall mount - great for presentations and video conferencing

Large conference room

LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM

Useful for training sessions, board meetings, corporate off-sites, etc. Seats up to 25 people.

THIS ROOM:

  • Standard Price: $40/hour

  • Member Price: $10/hour

  • holds 25 people

  • 4' x 8' mobile whiteboard

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 65" 4K TV and Overhead Projector

If you have a larger event, after business hours, or want an interesting place to host downtown, contact us.

Renting the public spaces of Start Fort Wayne will be handled on a case-by-case basis for after hours and non-members.

By booking a conference room you are agreeing to our cancellation policy.

Use the form below to book a tour between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

If you need special arrangements or an after hours time, please email us directly.

Our Community Manager will be more than happy to give you a tour of our workspace and it’s amenities.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy


Resources and Downloads


The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy is shaping the next 10 years of entrepreneurial support in Greater Fort Wayne.

Our strategy begins with you. If you are an entrepreneur, take the survey and let your voice be heard. Let us know what tools, resources, and capital you need to grow your business.

The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Survey, now closed, was a brief survey collecting demographic information about entrepreneurs in the Greater Fort Wayne area. In addition, the survey collected information on entrepreneurs' perceived access to resources to support their businesses. Focus groups accompanied the survey to deepen discussions around entrepreneurship and ecosystem development. 

The data collected from the survey will result in a comprehensive strategy for Great Fort Wayne, what we have coined as the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy (EES). This strategy will elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in local economic development initiatives and identify avenues to provide greater support to local business owners and entrepreneurs. The EES will outline 3, 7, and 10 year goals for the area to develop a healthy, entrepreneurial ecosystem in 6 key areas: human capital, supports, market, policy, finance, and culture. We hope this strategy will inform and be implemented into local and regional policy, furthering entrepreneurship in regional economic development efforts.

This project is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. This project is also funded by the Don Wood Foundation with the mission to grow and strengthen the manufacturing sector in the Midwest region.

 
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
 
Don Wood Foundation
 
The development of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy for the Greater Fort Wayne area is vital to ensure the long-term growth of our regional economy.
— Dan Swartz, Executive Director of Start Fort Wayne
The Community Foundation is excited and proud to support the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy for Allen County. We are also pleased to announce that this study will be partially funded by the Don Wood Foundation. Entrepreneurialism was important to Don Wood and is one of the strategic focus areas of his Foundation. It is also a key element in our own Vision Plan and we appreciate the opportunity to partner on this initiative. The findings from this survey will be important in determining the areas we can improve for supporting entrepreneurs in our community.
— Brad Little, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
 

Stay tuned for more information on the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Strategy.