DETROIT – Co-working space Bamboo Detroit will be expanding into a new 6,000 square foot office in the Julian C. Madison Building in downtown Detroit early next year.
The announcement, made Tuesday, also said the build-out space – which will include private offices – is expected to accommodate up to 300 entrepreneurs, up 161 percent from the current 2,500 square foot office at 1442 Brush Street.
“Our city is filled with trailblazers. Along with support from other Detroit entrepreneurs, we’re building a new and innovative space to meet their needs,” said Amanda Lewan, Co-Founder and CEO.
“Bamboo Detroit provides a great workspace and a built-in network of colleagues to assist new and growing companies with almost every facet of their business. Shared office space is definitely a trend that’s here to stay and we’re excited that the Julian C. Madison building offers us a larger location with accessible parking so we can continue to grow.”
Lewan said clients were asking for dedicated desks, and private offices. She said they wanted more privacy. She also was getting more demand from growing startups that needed flexible office space. With the new Bamboo on Washington office, she’ll be able to meet their needs.
Members include programmers and photographers, tech startups, design firms, nonprofits and service providers. Bamboo will be expanding its business growth programming, which includes business workshops, networking events, inspirational talks, peer to peer support, and a wellness and self-care series.
Bamboo Detroit’s new space is being built in partnership with locally owned companies that have grown in Bamboo. Bamboo member NXT Design, a commercial interior design firm, has created a custom and high quality interior design solution for the new creative space. Detroit’s Rocket Fiber, also an original Bamboo member, will provide Gigabit Internet that is 1,000 times faster than average speeds to the startup community. Rightsize Facility, a nationwide office interiors and facilities services firm, has outfitted the new space with flexible furniture including new glass modular offices, collaborative workstations and seating.
“Bamboo provides access to collaborative workspace, educational and networking events, and fosters an entrepreneurially led culture for the city’s growing startup scene,” said Mike Ferlito, Co-founder of Bamboo Detroit and Partner at Ferlito Group. “Our new home is a perfect fit. The building celebrates Julian C. Madison’s belief that one has to take their destiny in their own hands to progress in life.”
Bamboo’s expansion is privately funded with partial grant support from Motor City Match. Rightsize, the official furniture partner for Bamboo, represents more than 200 contract grade manufacturers and will showcase innovative furnishings inside the Julian C. Madison building.
Located at 1420 Washington Blvd, the building is named after Julian C. Madison the third African American engineer and son of the first African American engineer in the State of Ohio. The historic building offers seven floors of office space, retail space, and a 10,000 square foot loft style event spaces.
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