Today’s technology gives you an unprecedented ability to take your office on the road. Instead of being stuck behind a desk, coworking has become a popular and efficient way to set up office and network in any unfamiliar city. The next time business brings you to Alberta, check out one of the paid or complimentary options below to find your office away from home.
Given that it’s a hub for the hippest freelancers, creatives, and business owners from around Calgary, grabbing coffee at Analog Coffee – 17th Avenue will impress even your most in-the-know clients. Falling into the groove on a project? Stay as late as you want, this location is open until midnight every day of the week.
If you’re looking for a hotel in Fort McMurray with amenities tailor-made for the business traveler, look no further than the Best Western Plus Sawridge Suites. The hotel’s meeting facilities are full of natural light, and around-the-clock access to the business center means you’ll be able to hit all your last-minute deadlines. Plus, free wireless Internet throughout the hotel means you can even complete your expense reports poolside.
Looking for a creative space to get inspired in the Eau Claire neighborhood? Look no further than Alforno Café. Bring your computer out to their sunny patio in summertime or grab a prime spot next to the wood burning fireplace during the Winter months. With brunch, lunch, and dinner menus (dessert too!) you’ll be well taken care of while you take care of business.
Few things can be more stressful than having to find meeting space while also preparing for a big presentation. Thankfully, with a modern boardroom for 12, you won’t have to look far when you stay at The Best Western Plus Lacombe Inn & Suites. An excellent option for business travelers in Red Deer, this centrally located hotel features comfortable guest rooms and a 24-hour business center equipped with everything you need to take your office on the road.
With a motto like “nobody succeeds alone,” is it any wonder that Work Nicer has developed quite the cult following in Calgary? If your work takes you all over the city, you’ll appreciate Work Nicer’s four outposts in vibrant neighborhoods. Work Nicer is open 24 hours a day and offers an enviable selection of thoughtful amenities.
Billing itself as a “launchpad for creative entrepreneurs in a professional office environment with low overhead,” GrüpDesk is a stylish and very affordable co-working space in Alberta’s third-largest city. Day, weekly and monthly rates are all available, as well as convenient mailboxes with a physical address, and gourmet coffee and tea.
In Lethbridge, you have a few cool coworking options, none more nurturing than The Port. The Port aims to make your coworking needs as custom and affordable as possible. To that end, it offers day rates as well as Flex Pass options, ideal for a business traveler who needs some structure and meeting space when in town.
Once you’ve picked your ideal Alberta coworking spot, consider booking your next business trip through Best Western Rewards Business Advantage Program. You’ll receive 10% more rewards points for your company, elite level status upgrades, exclusive rates and more. Even away from your coworking space, and far from home, you’ll stay connected and focused.
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