AUBURN HILLS LAUNCHES A COWORK SPACE FOR FREELANCERS AND INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS IN ITS GROWING DOWNTOWN 

CoWork @TheDEN - A space that works when you do

Media contacts: Stephanie Carroll, City of Auburn Hills; 248.364.6813; scarroll@auburnhills.org 
Samantha Mariuz, Director of Authorities; 248-364-6803; smariuz@auburnhills.org

Auburn Hills, MI—February 1, 2016—Building upon its NerdWallet recognition as the best city in Michigan to start a business and having just received the Google 2015 eCity Award for Michigan, Auburn Hills is launching CoWork @TheDEN.  A reclaimed historic cabin nestled in the heart of Downtown Auburn Hills, The DEN offers over 1,500 square feet of unique workspaces for coworkers to choose.  Located at 3388 Auburn Road, The DEN provides independent professionals, freelancers, startups and small business owners a convenient, flexible and affordable place to work, collaborate and network.  

Currently, The DEN is a causal study space open to the public, weekdays from 4:00 PM to Midnight and weekends, 2:00 PM to Midnight.  The building will continue to be staffed and available to the general public at its regular business schedule, however, cowork members will enjoy accommodating business hours from 7:00 AM to Midnight.  

The space supports the growth and diversity of innovators and entrepreneurs in the community.  CoWork @TheDEN offers both social and economic benefits to fledgling companies that rely on a creative environment that allows productivity to thrive. “Auburn Hills is at the forefront of the cowork trend sweeping across the nation,” says Auburn Hills Mayor McDaniel, “This type of organic networking creates a collaborative environment and provides the opportunity for reinvestment in the community as businesses grow.”   

Sharing a space with likeminded professionals creates a synergistic environment and flexible work station options that provide just the right balance of concentration and networking.  Cowork @TheDEN provides the traditional office amenities every business needs without the distractions that come from working at home or in a coffee shop.  Additional amenities at The DEN include ergonomic office furniture, free high-speed internet access, reservation of the conference room, free convenient parking, a communal printer, copier and scanner, coffee and tea service, electrical outlets at every seat and its within walking distance of Downtown Auburn Hills shops, restaurants and merchants.  

There are varying levels of membership terms to meet individual lifestyle and business needs. CoWork @TheDEN offers short term memberships for a business on the go, as well as cost efficient long term options.  Auburn Hills is home to world-class industry leaders. CoWork @TheDEN is the starting point for the future leaders and businesses of tomorrow.  For more information visit www.auburnhillsden.org or email cowork@auburnhills.org.  

About Auburn Hills
The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan. Home to approximately 23,000 residents, as well as a workday population of approximately 100,000, Auburn Hills continues to be a thriving global business address. It is home to over 70 international corporations and hosts the World and North American headquarters for numerous outstanding businesses such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Continental Automotive Systems, Faurecia, and BorgWarner. Auburn Hills’ residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has five colleges and universities, the award winning Palace of Auburn Hills entertainment complex and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state’s largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers and visitors. Learn more at www.auburnhills.org. 

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