Four Longmont Coworking Spaces Offer a Change of Scenery with a Side of Community
Longmont’s coworking spaces cater to a variety of professionals, from aestheticians and accountants to engineers and IT professionals. Many are entrepreneurial small business owners, while others work remotely as employees of larger companies.
Though their expertise and projects may differ, these coworking Longmonters are all looking for the same things: camaraderie with fellow remote workers, a fast and reliable fiber-optic internet service (thanks, NextLight!), spaces that inspire creativity and productivity, and spaces that inspire creativity and productivity, and some semblance of separation between their work and home lives. Wondering if a shared workspace might be right for you? Here’s what to know about four of Longmont’s popular coworking spaces.
The Times Collaborative
338 Main St.
thetimesco.com
After a decade of working for consumer-packaged-goods companies, Heather Marvin decided to go out on her own as a consultant. She loved her new gig but missed the creative spark she got from being around coworkers. Because she was working from home, Marvin also found herself getting distracted by the “mundane tasks of life.”
She began touring coworking spaces up and down the Front Range. She was looking for a shared workspace with a food focus—and, ideally, a commercial kitchen—but she couldn’t find one. So she decided to take matters into her own hands and open one herself.
After overseeing renovations at the historic building at 338 Main St., Marvin opened The Times Collaborative in March 2021. Today, it’s a coworking and event space with a wide array of users—including scientists, engineers, artists, sound professionals, loan officers, caterers, insurance providers, and more.
Marvin and her team aim to foster a collaborative, multi-disciplinary work environment that brings together individuals from a variety of backgrounds. To that end, The Times Collaborative hosts member mixers at least once a month to inspire conversation and connection.
“We want to see our members interacting and learning from each other’s experiences and industries,” she says. “It’s easy to get siloed in a single industry or thought path, and the natural communication and learning gleaned from working alongside professionals outside of an industry is an inspiration to us.”
Drop-in members can work from the many cozy nooks and seating areas throughout the building ($30 for a one-day drop-in or $300 per month for 24/7 access). For members who thrive on routine, dedicated desks are available for $350 per month. And for those who need a bit more privacy, The Times Collaborative also offers private offices (ranging from $600 to $1,100 per month) and conference rooms ($25 to $30 per hour). Just need a business address for receiving mail? You can do that at The Times Collaborative, too, for $40 per month.
“It’s a joy to service the Longmont community,” says Marvin. “We get to meet a lot of faces … and it’s a pleasure to see everyone in their different experiences with the space.”
Workspace @ Bricks
473 Main St.
workspaceatbricks.com
Jennifer Ferguson has long been involved with Longmont’s start-up and small business community. So when she learned that a historic building on Main Street was available for rent, she decided to jump on it—and bring her vision for a flexible Longmont workspace to life.
In July 2024, she opened Workspace @ Bricks on the upper level of 473 Main St. The name is a nod to Bricks on Main, the retail shop Ferguson also operates on the ground floor.
“This idea had been percolating with me for a very long time—of creating a workspace that is inviting and flexible,” she says.
Though it’s still new, Workspace @ Bricks has already attracted many Longmont professionals who need a quiet, comfortable place to answer emails, meet with clients, or host events. Some members are self-employed, but the majority are employees of larger companies.
We have a few networking-type events and community things, but really, a lot of the people are just doing their own thing,” says Ferguson.
Members can rent one of the five enclosed offices for around $1,000 per month. The common area has desks at $250 a month (add $50 for a dedicated spot). Drop-in day passes are $20.
All members have access to coffee and snacks, a printer and office supplies, a full kitchen, and a recently renovated office and event space. They also get a discount at the Bricks on Main retail shop.
“Even if you work for a large company, you don’t necessarily have to be in the office anymore—you can work wherever you want,” says Ferguson. “People are more mobile now, yes, but sometimes you need a little privacy or some of the conveniences of an office.”
1079 S. Hover St.
officeevolution.com/locations/longmont
Office Evolution is a successful franchise with more than 80 locations across the country. But this company has roots right here in Colorado. It opened its first-ever location in Boulder in 2003.
Office Evolution expanded to Longmont in April 2018, opening a coworking and shared office space near Village at the Peaks. The 6,400-square-foot space is on the top floor of a shared professional building. The space is bright and airy, with lots of natural light and a contemporary design featuring soothing blues and grays.
“This location, which is surrounded by restaurants within steps, has beautiful mountain views and biking and walking trails right behind the building,” says Bryce Hill, Office Evolution’s vice president of sales.
Office Evolution caters to professionals and businesses of all sectors, including accountants, attorneys, financial advisers, therapists, aestheticians, IT professionals, engineers, recruiters, and other small business owners. It also supports a “hub-and-spoke” model for bigger companies that maintain traditional headquarters but want to offer satellite or remote offices to their employees.
“Over the last few years, the concept of the office has evolved significantly due to changing work dynamics and employee preferences,” says Hill. “Large corporations are ditching expensive high-rises and long-term leases in search of more flexibility, while small business owners are looking for professional workspace solutions close to where they live. We help solve for both.”
Memberships are flexible and designed to evolve as members’ needs change, says Hill. In addition, members can access the company’s other locations around the country—so they always have somewhere to work or meet with clients, even when they’re traveling. Office Evolution also hosts networking and community events, like a monthly “Coffee and Connections” gathering with a featured speaker.
Coworking memberships start at $99 per month, while dedicated offices start at $800 per month. Meeting rooms are available for $20 per hour. Members can also pay for services like phone answering (starting at $149 per month) and mailboxes (starting at $89 per month).
“We are our members’ second home, and we make it feel that way with our service culture,” Hill says.
MMM HQ Coworking
712 Main St.
mrmoneymustache.com/hq
In Longmont, he’s Pete Adeney. But around the world, he’s known as Mr. Money Mustache, a personal finance guru who retired in his 30s and blogs about financial freedom.
Through his website and social media platforms, Adeney has created a robust online community of people who are curious about financial independence and early retirement. But Adeney is also building community IRL—internet speak for “in real life”—at MMM HQ Coworking.
Located on Main Street just north of Longs Peak Avenue, MMM HQ Coworking is “sort of like a coffee shop, except the coffee is free,” says Adeney. Since opening in September 2017, the MMM HQ Coworking community has grown to roughly 250 current and past members. Right now, it has between 60 and 70 active members, with room for more. Members have the choice of working out of large, open, modern rooms, a detached “tiny house” office, or a garage-workshop space.
“It’s a home away from home, which is really nice for remote workers looking for a change of scenery and energy from just working at home all the time,” he says.
Members are a mix of entrepreneurs, employees, and very early retirees like Adeney. Some work in tech and software, while others are in real estate. Other members are working on creative projects as artists, YouTubers, and podcasters. A handful are carpenters and tradespeople.
“We even have a member who uses the workshop full-time to restore dinosaur bones for his paleontology business called Fistful of Fossils,” says Adeney.
Many members—including the early retirees—join for the social and networking opportunities, which range from happy hours and book- release parties to potlucks and workshop-style learning events. One member even had her wedding at MMM HQ Coworking.
Interest in MMM HQ Coworking has been consistent over the last seven years—and that’s OK with Adeney. MMM HQ Coworking doesn’t have a sign out front, and Adeney doesn’t advertise. Instead, he prefers to rely on word of mouth and his blog to find compatible, friendly members.
“Our vetting process is simply that you send us an email with a bit about your background and interests and what you’re looking for, and then we can give you the tour, and we take it from there,” he says.
Adeney keeps membership costs “deliberately” low because he runs MMM HQ Coworking as an “informal nonprofit,” he says. MMM HQ Coworking charges $440 for a six-month membership or $780 for a year.
