From its inception, Collider has been dedicated to providing a space for innovative individuals to come together to build connections, collaborate, and spark new ideas. Our journey began as a for-profit coworking space in 2016, providing desks and a community driven workspace for entrepreneurs and remote workers. Collider’s welcoming and engaging atmosphere has led to the formation of successful businesses, the development of lifelong friendships, and the creation of numerous new ideas and concepts.

When Collider’s founders answered the need for early stage assistance for Rochester’s small business community by becoming a nonprofit organization in 2019, the coworking community continued to provide a strong foundation upon which we continued to grow our local entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster a passion for seeing great ideas take root in reality.

The pandemic brought about significant changes and challenges as we navigated the safety of our members and moved locations. COVID also transformed the world of work and people’s relationship to their traditional office space. A sense of isolation in work-life became more commonplace, and the need for community and support grew.

While our location, the needs of our members, and the world around us has changed, Collider has worked hard to continue providing that very same culture of community, innovation and support that we did in the beginning. As a Collider coworking member, you not only have access to a desk in a productive workspace, you also have the opportunity to take part in a growing network of inspiration, camaraderie and creativity.

Our team at Collider is excited to provide members with the traditional perks of a coworking space - like a great view, snacks, and a quiet, clean atmosphere - as well as engaging educational and networking opportunities, platforms for our members to share their stories with a wider audience, and ease of access to a rich resource network. We take pride in putting relationships first and value the connections made here with each of our members.

Heading into the new year, we are looking forward to expanding our membership options to best suit the unique needs of the community as well as launch a new monthly event “Coffee with Creators” which provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, forge valuable connections, and cultivate the seeds of collaboration.

Interested in joining the Collider community? Check out our memberships below, set up a tour, drop by for an event and get involved!