We (Optix) asked 5 of the very best coworking community managers in the biz, what does it take to be an exceptional community manager?

Mitch Reiss from The Village Hive noted you should get to know your members. Suzie Gebrayel from Flex Coworking says you should foster inclusivity. Nicole Looney from Modus recommends creating an exceptional experience. Katie Cartwright and Elena Webber from Downtown Works treat each member like a friend, and build genuine connections.

The location, opening in Feb 5th, will be the network’s 4th location.

Charlotte Kirby shares a fascinating look at the impact of record high sublet space availability is having in The Village Hive’s local markets across the Greater Toronto Area.

In short: day pass & dedicated desk demand is up in Markham; North York is seeing growing demand for team spaces on 2-6 month terms and meeting rooms; and in midtown Toronto daily booking demand for team offices and meeting rooms is surging past private office rentals.

Charlotte Kirby announced their Wellness Center at The Village Hive Coworking to provide mental health and wellness professionals with the option to book an office by the hour or by the day without the overhead cost of renting an office by the month as well as the opportunity of being part of our supportive coworking community.

Huge congrats to Charlotte Kirby and the team, and thanks for all you do (and for being long-time TWIC subscribers)!