Co-Working Continues Indiana Growth
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA new co-working space in a historic Terre Haute building is the latest example of a growing trend in entrepreneurship throughout the state. Launch Terre Haute showcased its new space today at the 100-year-old Deming building. The event also shined a spotlight on the role that more than 50 co-working and incubator spaces are playing in fueling innovation in Indiana. Several new spaces have opened in recent months, including in Kokomo, Westfield and at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park.
Launch Terre Haute Executive Director Shelley Klingerman says support for co-working spaces can be hard to build because "it’s hard to communicate an idea…everyone wants to see examples." She says speakers at today’s event helped validate the concept, adding that there is "no reason why Terre Haute can’t emulate" success seen in similar spaces in other parts of the state.
Today’s event also featured presentations by Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick and Eric Seal from Indianapolis-based Core Redevelopment LLC. Launch Terre Haute inked an agreement last month with The Deming to relocate to the eight-story building, which recently underwent a $6 million renovation. The building includes more than 100 apartment units and commercial retail space.
Another recent success story has been Launch Fishers in Hamilton County. Founder John Wechsler says the entrepreneurial launchpad attracted more than 260 members in its first year.
Launch Terre Haute Executive Director Shelley Klingerman says the city’s colleges and universities produce a wealth of entrepreneurial talent.