We believe that a sense of community is key to St. Louis' success. In our vision for this region, we see a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming entrepreneurial ecosystem. It's our mission at ThriveCo to support and uplift our community with access to office space and tools business owners need.

Despite the Challenges of the Pandemic, St. Louis is Still Highly Ranked for Entrepreneurs

Since the early 2010s, St. Louis has been recognized as an exciting scene for startups and entrepreneurs. Recently, our city was listed among the top 10 best cities for remote workers.

"Being an entrepreneur in St. Louis right now reminds me of what it felt like to be an entrepreneur in Silicon Alley in New York in the mid 1990s," says Andrew Smith of the St. Louis Regional Chamber." The sense of community, the momentum, the breadth of opportunity--it's really just a great place to be."

Despite the economic pain brought about by a worldwide pandemic, we're still fighting. As one of the metropolitan areas in our country trying to establish a better, more equitable economy for its citizens, St. Louis continues to receive acclaim. And it's easy to see why!

St. Louis is affordable, with a lower cost of living than any city you'd find on the coast. We're also family-friendly and we offer plenty of green spaces, including our very own Forest Park. With NGA and other big firms investing in the area, we're well-positioned to move forward in the roaring 2020s. If you're looking for an affordable location that's abuzz with creative energy, we've got it.

There's No "Going Back to Normal" Post-Pandemic

Social distancing has become a normal feature of coworking in 2020 and 2021.

There's no question that the world has changed. The norms that once tied us to cubicles and desktops are slipping away, and increasingly, employees work remotely. Side gigs are becoming businesses and freelancers are taking their expertise into consulting. From where we stand, there's no better time to embark on a new career.

We believe that the field of coworking will look very different over the next few years, as more companies realize that what they considered essential before--like a brick-and-mortar office space and a long-term lease--isn't all that necessary after all.

What is still necessary, however, is a sense of community. As an entrepreneur or freelancer, embarking on a fresh new path, you still need a place to go where you can see friends and get advice from fellow business owners.

Our Advice to Entrepreneurs Begins and Ends with Community

We encourage the entrepreneurs we work with to find their tribe. There's no need to do it all alone when there's a network and a built-in startup community available! Now is NOT a bad time to start a new business. On the contrary, we're convinced that entrepreneurs are well-positioned, at this very moment, to innovate and make change. Under pressure, entrepreneurs often thrive. They're problem-solvers; we are, too. And we're proud to offer workers the tools and space they need as you make a fresh start.

We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to have a thriving business. There may be a scarcity of resources and support in other parts of the country, but not here. At ThriveCo, we offer one of the best and most inclusive support systems in St. Louis. We value individuals of all races, ethnicities, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions and socio-economic statuses in their endeavors. We require that our space is a place of respect and appreciation for all people. In our view, there isn't enough of that in our world, and we're committed to being the change we want to see.