Local Voices
CoWorkers Shared Office Space Opens in Downtown Wilmette
CoWorkers LLC, a shared professional office space, is now open in downtown Wilmette. Steps from the Wilmette Metra station in a landmark downtown building, CoWorkers provides members with a convenient, spacious, economical and productive work environment. Its 2,000 square feet of workspace offers open and private work areas, high-speed Internet, power stations, and conference projection capabilities. It’s also available for networking and private events.
“CoWorkers allows you to be a well-connected part of your local professional community,” says co-founder George Rafeedie. “It’s great for consultants, telecommuters, freelancers, entrepreneurs and professionals. Whether you’re looking for an alternative workspace closer to home or need more networking and professional development opportunities, CoWorkers is an ideal spot.”
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Rafeedie and co-founder Mike Chookaszian designed CoWorkers around effectively serving its members’ professional interests. Modern desk stations with ergonomic chairs and power stations line the windowed walls of the loft space. Local artists display artwork throughout. Hardwood floors and granite table tops offer contemporary finishes in this historical landmark spot.
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“After working from home for the last few years, it is so nice to be near other professionals who are working toward their goals,” said CoWorkers member Gieriet Bowen. “Already, there’s a friendly vibe and sense of collaborative spirit daily.”
To reserve space at CoWorkers, monthly or annual memberships are available. In addition to open work areas, private conference rooms and offices are available to rent. Memberships feature discounts to networking and professional development events hosted at the space and discounts at neighborhood restaurants and businesses.
CoWorkers’ founders have deep local roots. Wilmette resident George Rafeedie is a marketing communications and PR executive and adjunct faculty member at his alma mater, Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications. Wilmette native Mike Chookaszian is a local real estate professional.
For more information, please call George Rafeedie (847.921.3925). Visit CoWorker's booth at this weekend's Wilmette Summerfest, July 11-12, 2014, to tour the space and learn more about what CoWorkers has to offer.