My company is a nationwide CPG brand that has established its headquarters in good ol' Evanston, IL…read more- right here at this Industrious. I feel lucky to have Elisabeth & Scott on my team - they're here to solve issues quickly and make our workday more productive by handling all the essential things a (large or small) business needs to succeed.
As a hip and with-it millennial, I hear all about coworking spaces from my friends who work in the city. "We have a barista and kegs with light beer on Fridays!" they say, to which I respond, "do you have a Scott to bring you cookies?" or "what about an Elisabeth, my go-to, who makes sure that there are endless, allergy-free options to eat & drink in the community fridge at all times?" (we're talkin' soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, the expensive dairy-free yogurt I only treat myself to when there's a coupon).
In all seriousness, the crew here at Industrious Evanston are reliable, relatable, realistic, timely, organized, personable, motivated and innovative. They'll jump into action to solve any problem headed their way and make you feel right at home while doing it.
The space itself is COOL. It's slick and professional. A lot of coworking spaces have a too modern, very cold feel. Industrious makes sure their community spaces here are cozy, comfy, and functional. There are tons of phone booths for private conversations, focus rooms for brainstorms, and big-to-small conference rooms that provide technology to make you feel confident and comfortable in any presentation or conversation you're faced with. Gone are the days of a too cold, styrofoam ceiling spaces with projectors that stopped working in 2008. Included is even a tucked away wellness room, where I will retreat for a quick nap under a wool blanket and dim-lighting (I think this room is probably for breastfeeding mothers).
Let's talk about the kitchen. People, there are four dishwashers, two sinks, two industri(ous)al sized refrigerators, two mini-fridges stocked with La Croix and the like, a cold brew and tea keg, and a toaster that takes you to the year 3000 and back all while crisping up a premium bagel. The kitchen has everything you need at all times - bowls, plates, to-go cups & silverware that are made from recyclable materials. There is something provided for breakfast every. single. day. which has brought my personal grocery budget down 40%. We have bagels, croissants, eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, granola, oatmeal, etc. weekly. There's always a snack out in the afternoon too, whether it's carefully sourced organic crackers or a mac and cheese bar, you're always fed.
I could literally write 4 more paragraphs on each specific thing Industrious has to offer but I've got to get back to my real job. Industrious, as a brand and as a branch here in Evanston, do NOT skimp out on quality in the slightest. Everything here is top-notch and well worth the budget we pay for rent. It's right off of the CTA and Metra and parking is right across the street - making it easy for city & suburb folks to come together. I may be biased, but Scott & Elisabeth are truly the best Industrious employees EVER. I'm so grateful for their ability to make everyone know that their concerns (if there are any) are heard, suggestions are taken into consideration, and they're here for us if things go awry.
