Workbar Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

ARLINGTON—Over 60 people gathered at the old mill building Workbar Arlington resides in to celebrate the workspace's first birthday. Workbar CEO Bill Jacobson attended the event and thanked the crowd and community.

Dave Gentry, a Workbar staff member, told Patch that there are 138 members at the Arlington Workbar, "though not all usually show up on the same day." Workbar and Mirak Properties restored the historic mill, located at 1167 Massachusetts Ave near the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway.

Workbar locations offer workspaces for freelancers and entrepreneurs, as well as business with pilot offices. They also hold free professional and networking events for the public.

Interested parties can choose from different tiers of membership, including open workspaces, dedicated desks, and private offices. Members have access to conference rooms, WiFi, offices supplies, and more importantly, fair trade coffee and snacks in a community kitchen. Mail services are also available. Prices range from $30 for a one-day use to $350 per month for 24/7 access. Additional plans exist.

The Arlington Entrepreneurs and Chamber of Commerce have both hosted events at the location. Town of Arlington Economic Development Coordinator Ali Carter attended the birthday celebration. The lunch was sponsored by ezCater through Sensational Foods in Watertown, and the delicious cake was made by Magic Bites of Arlington.

Images: Emily Smith.