University CoWork

University CoWork is an inventive virtual business community that specializes in helping businesses in underrepresented communities thrive. Based in the Southside of Chicago, University CoWork launched in 2018 and has led countless enterprises to global success.

Since 2018, University CoWork has concentrated on scaling small businesses. With their recent launch of Virtual Accelerator, they have expanded their reach around the globe. They also have coworking, event, and meeting spaces available in their physical office for members.

From flexible membership plans to free coffee and parking, entrepreneurs love coworking on the Southside. It shows, too, by their annual revenue of almost $5.5 million.

University CoWork is a minority-owned business, and they take pride in helping other minority-owned businesses succeed. Their Virtual Accelerator program allows small companies to meet clients, establish long-lasting relationships, and engage through social media and SEO.

Voted Best CoWorking Space by Chicago Magazine in 2019, University CoWork was the first coworking option for Southsiders in the Hyde Park area. By encouraging members to become thought leaders, they have created a community environment based on positivity.

Through their Virtual Accelerator program, entrepreneurs are gifted with an abundance of resources to grow their businesses. University CoWork provides top-notch training in the 12 Pillars of Business, which are: 

• Ideation
• Digital marketing
• Accounting
• Legal
• Innovations
• Operations
• Sales
• Finance
• Leadership
• Marketing
• People
• Scale

Since every small business is in a different place in its journey, University CoWork has multiple levels of training to ensure everyone has an optimized experience.

University CoWork pricing

There are three pricing tiers of membership at University CoWork. The basic level is around $50 a month and includes tips on building business credit and virtual workshops. Premium memberships are about $85 a month and focus on thought leadership. 

The Master Course Producer membership tier is the highest option and is customizable. As the needs of every business vary, the price of this tier depends on the designed program.

University CoWork is one of the most people-friendly virtual business communities out there. Their dedication to client happiness and creating a positive environment make University CoWork shine. Other reasons for their success are: 

• Perks like significant discounts from Quickbooks and Stripe
• Business matchmaking 
• Master Courses
• Online mail administration and delivery
• Personalized business cards & stationery
• SEO optimization

University CoWork also provides private offices, assigned desks, and Zoom rooms for ultimate productivity.

David C. Lubin (Founder)

Citing early entrepreneurial pursuits such as selling mechanical pencils as his start, David C. Lubin has utilized his passion for business and scholarship since the firm launched in 2018.

Mary Palmieri (Product Manager)

Although she left her role as Virtual Accelerator Product Manager in June of 2021, Mary helped launch the successful program into the powerhouse it is today. She is also the founder of The Beauty Market, a system that matches consumers with brands.

Members praise the workspaces at University CoWork, along with the accessible resources and Virtual Mail program options. Competitors are few and far between, but some coworking spaces in the area include Blue Lacuna Coworking and The iCAN Collective.

University CoWork’s main headquarters is located in:

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Further, you may virtually reach out the company through the following contact information:

Website http://www.universitycowork.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/universitycowork/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCoWork

In addition, you may email them at [email protected] or call 1 773-800-9751.

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