Alison Campbell Rogers shares how she almost didn’t celebrate Blush Cowork (now The Coven Carry) turning 4… because building & supporting communities (and their children) is really really hard.

We’re glad you posted Alison, and are truly inspired the work you do.

Hector Kolonas goes behind the news with Alison Rogers from Blush Cowork, exploring her journey from creating a community-centric business during the pandemic and her next big move with The Coven.

The Coven announced its expansion to Cary, NC with the absorption of Blush Cowork, marking the company’s eighth location and rebranding the location as The Coven Cary. Founding owner Alison Campbell Rogers, a Cary local and UNC graduate, will continue operating the space which will host a Grand Re-Opening this fall following the transition from Blush Cowork. Founding Annual Memberships and Day Passes are available immediately for the North Carolina location.

The acquisition represents The Coven’s continued expansion strategy, bringing Rogers’ existing community relationships and coworking experience into The Coven’s network of women-focused workspace locations.

A private foundation (NC IDEA) that is committed to supporting entrepreneurial ambition and economic empowerment in North Carolina, announced that the organization has awarded eighteen NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM grants to partners and eleven Rural Impact grants to companies across the state totaling $1.7 million in funding.

Congrats to all grant awardees including coworking/flex brands Blush Cowork, The Wright Village, Winston Starts, UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Hatch AVL Foundation.

Trevor Schmidt hosts Alison Rogers (Blush Cowork), Carl Webb (Provident1898), and Tim Scales (American Underground) in a discussion about whether the space you work in shapes the success of your venture on the Founder Shares podcast.