Creative Co-Working: Building Houses Creatives, Entrepreneurs
Today’s Local First Arizona member spotlight is on monOrchid:
The latest buzz is that Phoenix is rearing up to be the next Silicon Valley. Successful startups continue to sprout up throughout the Valley, and the city’s reasonable cost of living has attracted some of the country’s finest talent. With new ideas and innovation, the city is undergoing a major transformation. A First Friday staple and an art space that has been around for over 12 years, monOrchid has also made a significant evolution – starting off as a commercial photography/art studio and morphing into a creative, collaborative, co-working space. These days, a myriad of artists, start-ups and entrepreneurs call the monOrchid building their business home. Co+Hoots, a co-working group, most recently set up base there and brought with them tenants ranging from photographers, artists, realtors to a church and a coffee and tea house. The unique 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse space, which includes open exhibition space, office pods, and photo cycloramas, is an environment that fosters creativity and helps connect the downtown independent/arts community. If your current home office space isn’t cutting it anymore and you’re craving human interaction, consider monOrchird as your next business address, or a location for your next corporate event, photography shoot, art exhibit, or other occasion.
214 East Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Stacey Champion:
August 31st, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Just want to clarify that many of the listed businesses are “anchor” monOrchid tenants, and were there prior to Co+Hoots coming in to share space. These businesses will also remain once Co+Hoots moves to their new home on Washington Row. The space they are currently leasing at monOrchid will then be available for lease to others seeking a creative collaborative environment!