Many
thought that coworking spaces would become irrelevant when the pandemic
struck. Yet, prolonged isolation brought
the primary motivation behind coworking spaces to resurface.
Humans
have the inherent need to interact, share, and network. This realization
motivated Josan Farms Inc., a family-owned real estate development and
management company, to open a creative hub at the height of the global health
crisis in November 2020.
Nestled
at Crossroads Mall, a lifestyle and creative hub home to Cebuano entrepreneurs,
an unnamed coworking space slowly built a community that thrives on
collaboration and innovation. The intent is to not just build a place to work
but an innovative space that caters to digital creators, startup founders, and
anyone who wants to design, build, work, focus, and play. After one-and-a-half
years, the dynamic and progressive From Here Coworking was finally launched.
From
Here redefines what it means to cowork. More than a tangible space, it is a
platform that encourages people to take the leap and do the things they want to
do.
“The
name itself suggests that we don't want to box ourselves as a workspace. We
want everyone to consider this a place where they can be courageous enough to
do what they want, start something, meet other people, collaborate, try
something different. We want to provide that type of support,” said Jeaun
Tolsa, Coworking Lead and Head of Marketing at Crossroads
To
achieve its vision, From Here emphasizes flexible spaces that foster creativity
and satisfy the varied requirements of its members.
Its
premier spaces are equipped with facilities and services suited to the
different needs of individuals and groups.
These include fast and reliable internet with redundancy, secure
coworking environment, al fresco areas, use of meeting rooms, free parking, TV
for presentations, 12-hour walk-in access, 24/7 biometric access, projector,
screen, and sound system, use of business address, and mail receiving service.
From
Here has workstations designed for freelancers and digital nomads which can be
availed for as low as P400 a day. Small
teams may opt for a coworking setup for P8,500 a month.
There
are meeting room options for 2-15 pax so they can brainstorm to get the best
ideas and formulate solutions. Rooms for 4-6 and 8-10 pax cost P550 and P750
per hour, respectively.
Sometimes,
teams also need a space to gather and create impact. From Here’s Playground is a content studio
for photo and video production, which can be used as an event space to perform,
teach, inspire and turn passion into play for P1,500 per hour.
For
only P1,400 a month, From Here also has a Virtual Office for those without a
physical space but require a business address.
“The
capacity to succeed is limitless as long as we have a space to extend our
roots. We want our members to focus on what they do. Let us help with the
rest,” said Tolsa.
Learn
more about coworking space and how it suits your lifestyle. Visit their Facebook page and Instagram. You can also explore the Crossroads
community at www.crossroadscebu.com.
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