Preferred Office Network

A curated network of flexible workspaces designed with enterprise companies in mind.

Founded from humble beginnings in 2010, we strive to provide our clients with the most flexible terms in the workspace industry. As today’s real estate landscape continues to change and evolve, our flexibility and mobility within our various service offerings remain constant.

Comprising over 1,300 independent flexible workspace locations, our global coworking network is the largest of its kind.

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💡 On the expanding role of flex workspaces

Wesley Edmonds, Director of Workplace at OFS, shared a summary of some conversations she led with a few Coworking Leaders including Caroline Hecht (Preferred Office Network) and Mara Hauser (Workplace Studio and 25N) and connects the dots to explain how "flex is moving from trend to tangible impact".

💬 Discuss this · 🔗 Direct Link · ⏱️ 81 days ago · 📩 Week 12, 2026 · 📰 News & Views

🍼 Supporting working parents in modern workplaces

Preferred Office Network alongside Hines, MilkMate, and Bread Financial will dig into what you need to know to meet compliance requirements, drive retention and shape the future of work.

As return-to-office strategies evolve, one thing is clear: family-friendly workplace support is no longer optional — it’s a competitive advantage.

Coworking operators, property managers, and employers are facing growing pressure to meet PUMP Act compliance requirements, support working parents, and deliver amenities that attract and retain top talent. At the same time, enterprise clients are demanding more from their flexible workspace providers — especially when it comes to wellness and employee experience.

This webinar will explore how lactation support has moved from a “nice-to-have” amenity to a business-critical differentiator, and how the right solution can help you stay compliant, stand out in the market, and drive long-term loyalty.

💬 Discuss this · 🔗 Direct Link · ⏱️ 134 days ago · 📩 Week 04, 2026 · 📅 Events

🧮 How TurboTax opened 600 locations in 6 months

A big part of that success? Coworking. Tara McCoy shares that Preferred Office Network and a team at JLL helped Colin Hughes’ team at TurboTax scale to 600 nationwide expert locations across the US.

Can’t wait to read a case study of how many of these locations were placed in/around coworking spaces, and how that whole process played out.

💬 Discuss this · 🔗 Direct Link · ⏱️ 133 days ago · 📩 Week 04, 2026 · 📰 News & Views

🥳 Preferred Office Network celebrates 15 Years

Preferred Office Network, a leading global network of independently owned flexible workspace providers, is celebrating 15-years since its founding in 2010.

ICYMI: Preferred has become a trusted partner for connecting some of the world’s largest companies to a curated network of flexible workspaces, especially when they’re looking for multi-city and multi-brand solutions for their teams. Congrats Oliver T. Carr, Michele Penaranda, Caroline Hecht, Tara McCoy and the all 1,300+ locations.

💬 Discuss this · 🔗 Direct Link · ⏱️ 189 days ago · 📩 Week 48, 2025 · 🎉 Celebrations

🎧 Listen to this.

Caroline Hecht joined Jamie Russo and Giovanni Palavicini on the Flex Uncensored podcast to dig into Preferred Office Network‘s recent rebrand, their "one agreement" model, their trust-driven marketplace differentiator, and her career journey from Craigslist to industry leader.

💬 Discuss this · 🔗 Direct Link · ⏱️ 210 days ago · 📩 Week 45, 2025 · 🎙 Discussions

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Founded: 2010. HQ in Washington D.C. 1,300 global locations.

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