Business & Tech

Quest Takes Over Downtown Tampa Co-Working Space

The downtown Tampa location offers free space to nonprofit groups.

Quest co-working space is located in the Rivergate Tower.
Quest co-working space is located in the Rivergate Tower. (Quest)

TAMPA, FL — With the high demand for premium co-working spaces in Tampa Bay, Quest Workspaces took over operations of the former shared workspace located on the 19th and 26th floors of Rivergate Tower at 400 N Ashley Drive, downtown Tampa.

The new location brings Quest Cares, the company’s community-building initiative that provides free space to nonprofit organizations, to the market.

The new plan for Quest Tampa includes 86 private offices, a new reception space, modernized meeting rooms, client lounges and phone booths, allowing the Quest community to connect, collaborate and socialize. Located in the heart of downtown, the building is the only commercial property with direct access to the Tampa Riverwalk.

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The Tampa location will also provide free workspace, meeting rooms and concierge services to local nonprofits and charitable organizations through the Quest Cares program. By having the same resources as Fortune 500 companies, organizations can leverage the Quest community and infrastructure to grow and flourish. Non-profits can apply by visiting:

“With Tampa’s growth of entrepreneurs, Quest saw a strategic opportunity to offer shared office space in the Rivergate Tower. We are excited to be a part of the vibrant market in downtown Tampa and give back to the community where we can,” said Quest Workspaces’ CEO Laura Kozelouzek.

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According to Inc., Tampa is listed as the 24th best city for starting a business in the United States, and the rate of entrepreneurship is at a rising 5.38 percent as the city continues to attract young, affluent entrepreneurs looking to establish their brands without sacrificing their lifestyle.

Quest provides solo entrepreneurs, small- to medium-sized businesses and new-to-market companies with flexible and affordable workspaces and services. All locations include furnished and customizable offices, business-building events, Internet, a cafe with unlimited teas and coffee, security, cleaning, concierge, mail and administrative services.

Quest offers co-working spaces in 12 locations with more than 300,000 square feet of space to 2,900 startups and large corporations around the country, including New York, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Doral and Brickell.

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