23 Reasons To Join The Loading Dock Community In 2023

Whether you're a remote employee who wants to get out of the house, or an entrepreneur whose partner is begging you to move your inventory out of the living room, chances are The Loading Dock has an offering for you.

As we transition into a new year, here are 23 reasons to join The Loading Dock in 2023:

1. We're perfect for entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their dreams: 

2. Make new friends at our free member events: 

  • We plan events like happy hours, wellness and business workshops and have visits from food trucks to create opportunities for our 900+ members to authentically connect.

3. Work from anywhere!: 

4. Many companies are starting to pay for coworking!: 

  • Sign up for a coworking membership before the end of the year for as little as $99 per month and keep that rate for three months!

5. You can get a cold pint of craft beer whenever you want:

  • All Loading Dock campuses provide complimentary beer.

6. You’ll get free kombucha:

  • In addition to free beer we also have kombucha on tap! Start your gut health off strong in 2023!

7. Bottomless coffee:

  • Start your day at The Loading Dock with a fresh cup of locally roasted coffee. Add all of that up from your budget last month and you’ve already paid for your membership!

8. Bring your best friend to work:

  • All of our campuses are not only hooman-friendly, but dog-friendly too! We paw-sitively ruff our furry friends and have water bowls & treats for all the good girls and boys!

9. You can party at The Loading Dock!: 

  • We're not just a coworking space, we also have multiple event venues. Members get massive discounts on booking event space and conference rooms at each of our locations.

10. You can scale your e-commerce business with us: 

  • Here at The Loading Dock we've taken the essence of coworking and used it to create an innovative service called cowarehousing. We have affordable warehouse units where you can store inventory, use shared equipment and have access to our daily shipping services. You can also connect with other entrepreneurs in retail, packaged goods or fulfillment.

11. Built-in, onsite volunteer opportunities driven by a desire to do good: 

  • We give back to the local community through quarterly volunteer opportunities and fundraisers like our annual Doing Others Good Gala.

12. Our workspace is TURN-KEY: 

  • In addition to coworking, we offer budget-friendly office suites for teams who are looking for a more traditional set up. Our office suites are furnished and don’t require a deposit! They also come with free parking and complimentary conference room bookings. The shared overhead can cut your monthly expenses by $10k a month!!

13. Yes, we have space for your dual monitors: 

  • For just $350 a month, solopreneurs and coworkers can set up their own dedicated desks. We also have day rentals for private offices as you prep for your new pitch!

14. Cowork in the heart of downtown Raleigh: 

15. You get a quiet place to work on your business 24/7: 

  • Our Unlimited Coworking Membership comes with 24/7 access which is perfect for night owls who need WiFi and a quiet place to work long after coffee shops have closed.

16. Our classrooms are perfect for large meetings and trainings: 

  • Sick of Zoom? Bring your whole team together in one of our large classrooms. Our classrooms in Wake Forest and Raleigh can accommodate between 16-40 people and are perfect for corporate training sessions. Did we mention we have a formal boardroom in Wake Forest, too?

17. Soak in some fresh air: 

18. Boost your productivity in one of our phone booths: 

  • Our phone booths can provide all the peace and quiet you’ll need to knock out an important work project or take an uninterrupted virtual meeting.

19. We’re perfect for hybrid teams: 

  • You can buy coworking memberships for your team and they can decide when, where and how they want to work. Our offerings are ideal for teams that want open, collaborative places to work without necessarily being tied to an office. Your team doesn’t use it like you thought they would? Memberships are only a month-to-month commitment!

20. Don’t have your own printer? You can use ours!:

  • We offer free unlimited black-and-white printing for members at each of our campuses. 

21. Learn new skills at our member events: 

  • Members get access to free monthly workshops where they can learn about topics like graphic design, tax planning or wellness in the workplace.

22. We’re committed to supporting local businesses, and our local economy: 

  • In 2022, 83% of our expenses went to local vendors.

23. We’re a veteran-owned, female-led company: 

  • We were founded by Phillip Freeman, a US Navy veteran whose passion for entrepreneurship led him to create a space where professionals and small businesses could flourish.

Ready to check us out? Get a free day of coworking on us! 

Admin @ Loading Dock Raleigh