As the pandemic begins to slowly ease its grip on society, many professionals and business owners who have been locked inside makeshift suboptimal home offices are now starting to search for better options for office space, specifically evaluating coworking options in which get back into the professional flow. Whether you’re expanding and have outgrown your current facility, or you simply need a more professional environment, you can skip the search for an expensive new location when you find a coworking space that provides countless benefits for a much lower cost.

Blue Mind Coworking is a modern, professional environment that offers a range of work environments, opportunities for networking and interacting with other professionals while being significantly more cost-effective than traditional office space. Learn the basics about making coworking spaces unique below.

Covering The Basics

Coworking spaces are shared office environments with professional amenities that can be used by its members. A coworking space provides a variety of work options, ranging from low-distraction areas for collaboration and interaction. These spaces are growing in popularity among brands and companies of all sizes as more and more employees are working remotely in decentralized models.

From established corporations to small business start-ups, almost every professional will benefit from a professionally designed environment and the opportunity to spend time with like-minded professionals. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and remote employees can also enhance their productivity and workflow in a dedicated workspace.

The coworking environment is more private than working at home and more professional than taking meetings at a coffee shop. Working in a dedicated space encourages you to change your mindset, helping you increase focus and accomplish more. Entrepreneurs, small businesses, remote workers, and other Blue Mind Coworking members have access to workspaces throughout our huge 7,600 square foot location.

Take a look below at some of the details:

Workspace Options: including dedicated offices and cubicles, coworking spaces, and areas for casual meetings and discussions (over coffee or lunch).

Conversation Booths: Our private phone booths are the perfect environment for your next call or video meeting. These self-contained booths are both soundproof and ventilated to ensure your utmost comfort and privacy.

Conference Rooms: Even in today’s remote working landscape, there’s still a need for meetings and conference rooms. Whether you’re meeting with clients, collaborating with colleagues, or simply want the opportunity to spread out, you can reserve one of our bright and airy conference rooms, which range from 4 persons up to 16 person capacities.

Virtual Presentation Studio: With so much more communication being virtual, we can elevate the quality of your communication and your brand by giving you full control over your background, lighting, sound, and presentation capabilities, whether it’s for a ZOOM call or Podcast. Elevate your game by making sure your next presentation is professional and polished.

Modern Office Design: Our bright, comfortable interior design scheme offers high ceilings and lots of natural light. You can choose from a variety of seating options or stay on your toes at one of our standing desks.

Copiers, Printers, and Fax Machines: When you’re working with important contracts and sensitive documents, you may want to make hard copies for your records. There’s no more need to go to a stand-alone document store when you join Blue Mind Coworking. Members can use our standard office equipment to print documents, make copies, and send faxes while having the option of using our secure shredding services to ensure sensitive content is not shared.

Coffee, Tea, and Snacks: Stay in the zone with a range of refreshments. Our coffee bar offers hand-roasted, gourmet blends from The Workshop on Wrightsville Beach so you can stay caffeinated without leaving your work. If you’ve packed a lunch, we also offer a fully updated kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and more.

Powerful WiFi: A strong, secure Internet connection is the foundation of your remote work experience. All members have access to our secured, high-speed Internet service. Prime Location: Blue Mind Coworking is centrally located in the heart of Wilmington, NC, just off of Eastwood Road, so no need to fight traffic to go downtown. We have plenty of no-cost parking or ride your bike to work, or to the beach for a well-deserved break.

Events: Blue Mind Coworking is a community. Make the most of your membership by attending networking events alongside other Wilmington professionals, or host your next professional event in our space, where we can assist you with a range of catering services.

Mail Services: We offer virtual mailbox services which give you a professional business address. You can use this address on your registration and Google Maps listing, helping you present a professional appearance. We will also receive your incoming packages and inform you of deliveries.

Security: You can feel safe at work thanks to our 24/7 keycard access and on-site parking lot right from your cell phone to gain access 24/7. We also maintain full security camera monitoring to ensure the highest security levels. Our up-to-date cleaning methods follow current CDC guidance for office environments to ensure the safety and health of our members.

Virtual Community: We continue to expand the benefits for Blue Mind members by negotiating exclusive incentives from a broad range of business partners in the community, including accounting and law firms, professional services such as Podcast production and editing, a wide variety of restaurants and caterers, and even surf shops for deals on your next wetsuit or surfboard Reciprocal Membership to Raleigh Founded Coworking*: Blue Mind members who find themselves in Raleigh can take advantage of three different coworking locations to work from through our partnership, all included in their Blue Mind membership.

*Use of Raleigh Founded Coworking is limited to 4 days per month and needs to be scheduled with Raleigh Founded staff prior to arrival.

Taking It To The Next Level

Amenities and resources will make any experience more comfortable, but they’re not the only aspect to consider when you’re looking for a new workplace. Even the best benefits like great coffee, a central location, and modern fixtures don’t influence a community’s core. Instead, two intangible elements accurately predict the culture of a coworking space: the owners and the other members.

The Owners, Their Mission, and Blue Mind Coworking’s Culture

Julie and Michael have been dreaming and planning to make Blue Mind Coworking a reality for over a year. They recognized the need for a calming, distraction-free workspace that offered a more elevated experience than working from the couch or a coffee house, but Blue Mind Coworking was inspired by something larger.

Julie and Michael started on this journey because of their shared love of the ocean. After discovering Wallace J. Nichols’ book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better At What You Do, the pair resolved to bring the soothing experience of being on the water to Wilmington’s professional community.

Blue Mind Coworking uses Nichols’ research to create a calming atmosphere that also aims to increase performance and success. This dedication to your holistic experience makes Blue Mind Coworking an excellent option for your team.

Other Members of Blue Mind

Creativity doesn’t happen in a vacuum. When you join Blue Mind Coworking, you’re stepping into an energetic, collaborative community. You can make the most of your membership by networking with other energized, growth-oriented professionals.

Networking should be at the core of your career plans. Making new contacts both inside and outside of your industry is a powerful way to discover opportunities. A strong network exposes you to new ideas, helps you build confidence, and can expose you to avenues for growth. You can take your career to the next level by building relationships with other professionals, brands, and decision-makers. It’s vital to focus on your network for long-term professional success.

The future of networking is bright at Blue Mind Coworking. We’re planning regular networking events to forge strong connections between our members and the broader Wilmington business community. You can get to know other dedicated business people, building relationships that will impact both your personal and professional lives.

However, we know that networking can happen at any time. Our open workspaces allow for natural conversations between members. When you’re at a crossroads, you’ll enjoy having a community of professionals to ask for advice and insight.

Wrapping Up

Coworking spaces are a modern workplace evolution that offers endless benefits and flexibility. With everyday amenities, professional meeting spaces, current office equipment, and a beautifully designed workplace, we provide a calming, welcoming environment for getting to work. Our science-based focus on culture creates the best coworking atmosphere in Wilmington.