Co Working Spaces

What is coworking?

Coworking is a community working environment designed to create collaboration through shared workspaces. It’s taking ordinary people with multi-faceted skill sets, and bringing them together to work in a common place for different companies. These collaborative spaces are becoming the core of entrepreneurship across communities as a distinct collection of people form a valuable network of connections all in the same room.

The Foundry

524 Lake Ave.
Storm Lake, IA 50588

Located in downtown Storm Lake, The Foundry supports entrepreneurs and serves as a hub for innovation, education, and economic development in the community.

The Foundry reduces barriers for start-up companies by providing co-working spaces, business support services, and mentorship from experienced business professionals. Discover how you can join BVU in cultivating economic growth by visiting their website.

Studio 12

12 South 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334

Studio 12 is a collaborative coworking space connecting entrepreneurs with the innovative resources necessary to accelerate the next generation of dynamic Iowa businesses. To learn more about how to get involved check out their website.

Spencer Collaborative

20 W 6th Street, Suite 301
Spencer, IA 51301

Spencer Collaborative is a coworking space for the community. Our facility offers affordable opportunities to work alongside and connect with others who, like you, value collaboration. Picture dozens of people specializing in many different fields working alongside one another in one shared space. These creatives, professionals, and craftspeople aren’t just working next to each other, though. . In coworking spaces, members are empowered and encouraged to bounce ideas off one another and utilize each others’ expertise. Check it out!

MWI Components
US Senate
Midwest Mechanical
Doll Distributing
Godbersen Metal Works
Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

Thoughts on the Corridor

"Our experience with the Corridor has been one of genuine partnership. The team demonstrates true interest in community growth by asking questions to provoke thought..."

— Philip Ramstack, MWI Components

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor serves as an incredible conduit between business, economic development, and government. Their tireless advocacy of their region and member communities (and their diverse needs) helps to keep the Lakes region at the forefront and top-of-mind in my work."

— Kolby DeWitt, Outreach Director, US Senate

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has always been the go-to place to find ways of helping current business and future business. There isn’t much they will not do to help, including showing property or finding housing for new employees that come to work in the area. The staff at the Corridor is top notch and very caring."

— Donavon Wunschel, Midwestern Mechanical/Spencer City Council

Thoughts on the Corridor

"After our initial (BRE) meeting, Joanne and I started discussing challenges that we were facing and warehouse space was at the top of our issues. She asked me if we had interest in taking a look at the Daily Reporter building as they were wanting to possibly downsize their location. Jo did all of the leg work in arranging a meeting between Doll’s and the Daily Reporter. She even was present the day that we looked at the facility. Basically, without Jo, we could of possibly never been told that a solution to our warehouse needs was 4 blocks away! Jo checked in several times throughout the process and was always asking if there was anything else she could help with. We are very happy with our purchase and the growth opportunities that this additional space will provide us. We can’t thank you enough!"

—Jason Halverson, Doll Distributing

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor has been a valuable resource as we have gone from a startup company to now becoming an established local business, their entire team is very knowledgeable and great to work with."

—Jim Smith, Godbersen Metal Works

Thoughts on the Corridor

"This is a great homebase in Northwest Iowa with the ability to reach a number of communities. The community is positive about growth and values quality spaces. This is a great place to raise a family and be a part of a community that cares about people."

—Adam Van Gorp, CMBA Architects