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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 13 F E B R UA R Y 8 , 2 0 2 1 F O C U S C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T 'A lot of work to do' e question for many coworking spaces, wherever they are, is what that "enormous summer" will look like. While Biddeford and Saco continue to be a popular destination for new residents, Feldman says that who they are, and where they're working, is key to figuring out ink Tank's future role. And, he asks, "How will they find us" in a market possibly glutted with small offices up for lease, as employers rethink how they'll run their offices. It could be a challenge. "We've got a lot of work to do," he says. Patrick Roche, founder of ink Tank, which also has locations in Portland and Yarmouth, says he's Commi ed to your Success Commi ed to Excellence Interstate commits all of its resources and talent to ensure your success: advanced technology, lean means and methods, smart material placement, and the largest UL cer fied prefabrica on facility in the Northeast. þ Commercial Construc on þ 24/7 Electrical Service þ Fire Alarm & Life Safety þ Arc Flash Hazard Analysis þ EV Charger Installa on þ Infra-Red Diagnos c Imaging Maine | Massachuse s | New Hampshire Connec cut | Vermont | Rhode Island | www.iesc1.com Valued Partner. Trusted Employer. 855.500.IESC Visit Patrons.com to find an independent Maine agent near you. Business Property and Liability Insurance Products Cyber and Data Breach Liability Insurance Employment Prac ces Liability Insurance, EPLI & Equipment and Mechanical Breakdown I N S U R I N G M A I N E B U S I N E S S — I N S U R I N G M A I N E P E O P L E We've been in business more than 140 years, and continue to innovate by providing you a portfolio that offers the kind of protection your business needs — today. Innova ve solutions for today's business challenges. C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y U N I O N & C O. Union & Co.'s 14,000-square-foot space combines private offices, art studios and event space. Food, fish, art and innovation, oh my T he state's coworking spaces are more accurately collaboration space, where, in many cases, people share ideas, industries and resources. Here is a sampling of some of the many in Maine's growing coworking landscape. Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space, in Waterville, which collaborates with the Harold Alfond Center for Busi- ness Innovation at Thomas College and other area organizations for networking and events related to entrepreneurship. Food Fork Lab, in Portland, which is a shared cooking space, has plans for Fork 2.0, says founder Bill Serreta, a collaboration with two new potential partners, a food manufacturer and a "large nonprofit." Hardscrabble Solutions, in Presque Isle, has coworking space that works with members of all economic sectors to make rates affordable. It's family- friendly, with space and programs for kids. It's also a STEM-centered tech- nology company. The Lovely Idea Co., in Farmington, provides creative maker flex space as well as, once the pandemic eases, a community gathering spot. The Hus at New England Ocean Cluster, in what used to be the Portland Science Center, on Commercial Street, is focused on the ocean resource "blue economy," and aims to connect peo- ple as a means to driving innovation in that sector. Open Bench Project, in Portland, is a work/learn space, and has a wood shop, metal shop, electronics shop, screen printing and more, for engi- neers, scientists, other professionals and hobbyists. SoPoCo.Working, in South Port- land, was founded by James Laplante, who has a computer animation busi- ness, and is aimed at people involved in graphic arts, virtual reality and ani- mation, and other creatives, as well as traditional coworking users. Steelhouse in Rockland, provides maker space for artists, designers and other creatives.

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