Forum Coworking

Clean, quiet, competitively priced, all the support and equipment you’d expect from a Fortune 500 office, and run by some of the nicest people you can imagine.
Big thumbs up!

I officially started «coworking» last Sept, and now that I’m close to my 6-​month mark there’s no turning back! Forum has a lot… actually EVERYTHING to do with that.
I checked out a couple of other shared office spaces in the area, and Forum was hands down the best option. From the professional setup, to the modern/​contemporary feel, to the amazing amenities (segways, massage chair, clean workplaces, full kitchen, etc.), to the location, to most of all — the people… this place really has all the components to help my business thrive.
What really sets Forum apart is the culture… we have a multitude of entrepreneurs and diverse businesses in here… and while everyone works relentlessly to be successful, it’s nice to have the personal interaction with other members as well. I’ve been able to expand my personal/​professional network by being here, and the environment promotes collaboration and interaction (while not distracting anyone from getting their $#@& done)! I used to frequently work from my home office, but now I’m here almost every day — I get a lot more done… and have fun in the process!
So if you’re looking for a space, look no further… and if you swing by to check it out, come say «Hi» — I’ll probably be here!

Great alternative to Regus for virtual office and mailbox forwarding. I needed a virtual office for my home-​based business. Jason is very knowledgable and helpful in getting my set up. Street parking right in front is a huge plus!

I use Forum every time I am in Chicago for business and I highly recommend it. It is very centrally located, close to the CTA and great shops and restaurants. Google’s main offices in the area are just steps from Forum which makes it very handy. I also appreciate the massage chair and Segway they offer for their tenants. The concierge is always very helpful and is super friendly, always smiling and offering her advise on various things.

Our startup web/​app development business had been searching high and low for a coworking facility that consistently met the needs of our growing business. We are an alumni of 1871 in the Merchandise Mart and we had tried out a couple of different coworking venues around Chicago but none of them seemed to have everything we were looking for in a new home. That was until we had an opportunity to try Forum Coworking.
Within only a few days of working at Forum we knew we had found our ‘space’. Being a technology focused business, we really need to «wow» our clients during visits and have the tools at our disposal to stay creative, productive, and laser focused every single day. Forum offers all of this and much more! The Forum Coworking environment is one of a kind and provides what I feel is a unique array of tools and resources that make working there actually pleasurable.
First, the location is second to none. Being in a the West Loop has been critical to our growth and getting real face time with clients from both the city and suburbs has been a breeze. Its the kind of access we could only dream about while working in the Loop or in River North.
Second, the office is run by an a IT managed services company that provides some of the best customer service not only in Chicago, but anywhere. Its the technology and partner like focus that we need to work comfortably and actually get things done.
The space allows for various different arrangements based on your needs, including private executive offices, private conference rooms, open ‘pod like’ design, and dedicated desks with secure private storage, amongst other high tech amenities like VOIP phones, dedicated mailboxes, flat panel televisions and even a full kitchen (perfect for small businesses)
Above all the space is collaborative but not in a way that prohibits actual work from getting done, which from our experience seems to be a problem with a lot of these types of spaces.
The bottom line is, if you get an opportunity to check out Forum Coworking I would highly recommend doing so sooner than later! I cant imagine the space being available very along with everything going on in the area. Good Luck!