JConnelly, Chicago
Client Reviews on JConnelly, Chicago
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1871 is by far the best coworking space in the city. The facilities are nice, spacious, and full of conference rooms. The staff is spectacular, helpful, and friendly. Ability to quickly meet with mentors and in-facility VC firms is an incredible boon to startup life as well.I have worked for startups in various other coworking spaces, and none could hold a candle to 1871. While some had particular amenities which are individually nicer, none can come close to the whole package that 1871 offers, especially for the price point.Conference rooms are always available if you look a day in advance, and there are no overall maximums to the amount of conference room time you get. This is the first coworking space I have used which does not have a problem in that area.The staff are phenomenal. Everyone is incredibly fast and helpful. Courtney deserves a shout out for her prompt attention to all communication and her ability to turn around requests on unbelievably small timeframes.The flexibility that 1871 offers is incredible as well. We have paid for individual memberships, team memberships, and reserved space - the transitions among these have been seamless.If you are starting a small business in Chicago, you simply can't beat 1871 for workspace.
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What other people have said is true. The space is full of people full of so-so ideas (mostly poorly thought out mobile apps) created by non-technical people looking for technical people to do all the work for them. The co-working space is crowded and noisy and it's hard to get any work done. I would advise anybody who is a technical startup founder to find another space.
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Attended a private event. Nice location and staff at front desk were really helpful guiding us around
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Great space, with a great mission.
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Extremely unique location. I had a blast stopping by. Everyone was very friendly!
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I've been to 1871 only a few times, but I've loved it every time. This is probably one of the first incubators that most people learn about, and it will continue to be one of the best.The location is nice. You can't beat working at merchandise mart, which is always a plus. They have designed the office to also increase the likelihood of strangers interacting. Interactions create bonds which create friendships and connections: networking done easy without even realizing it. A lot of universities also own a room which can be booked by students who are aware. If you've never been to one of these kinds of locations, then you should visit. Especially if you're in entrepreneur, you should go at least a few times a year when they hold events.
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Great place for business meet ups.
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