The concept of an open office is here to stay, with the introduction of Aspiria Now, KC’s latest workspace solution with high end perks.
“During COVID, they thought that was the death for co-working spaces, but it’s actually become a renaissance for co-working,” said Robert Curland, Community Manager for Aspiria Now.
Located in Overland Park where the former Sprint Headquarters used to be, Aspiria Now is letting Kansas City connect in a modernized professional setting. The campus is currently owned by Occidental Management who contracted Curland to take rein of what’s being dubbed the ‘next generation’ workspace.
“It's convenient for so many people since it’s right in Overland Park,” said Curland. “We're pulling in from the south, and we are pulling from the North.”
Aspiria NOW lets members customize their workspace to match their needs. Members can choose from a variety of office spaces with incentives such as free covered parking, printer allowances, full access to the three-story Aspiria Fitness Center, high-speed internet connectivity, conference rooms and more. Aspiria NOW also opens the doors for members to interact among each other and network while on the clock, even if they operate under different businesses. Another benefit is its ability to offer month-to-month or long-term memberships along with a 24/7 secure access to workspaces and fully-equipped conference rooms.
“A community is created, and that's what's so great about co-working, it’s very different than just renting an office somewhere and closing the door behind you,” said Curland.
Aspiria Now had its ribbon cutting this past September and is already drawing the attention of small business owners, entrepreneurs and companies wanting to rent out a space and enjoy amenities at times only seen among large companies.
“I call it a business neighborhood, it’s just a great place to kind of hang out and it's nice to go out at lunch time and see people walk,” said Curland.
Paul Moss is an entrepreneur whose company, Analyst Academy sells PowerPoint training to companies all over the word. Moss was one of the first members to join Aspiria NOW and says affordability was the driving force behind his decision to join.
“I did a lot of searching before settling on a space, and Aspiria Now easily checked all my boxes,” said Moss. “The major draw was the affordable price, but I’ve been very happy with the extensive amenities, supportive management, and overall professionalism of the space. It’s a great place to work.”
Moss went on to say the sense of community and variety that Aspiria Now is building continues to draw people in.
“It seems like we get more new members every day, and I’ll be surprised if that slows down anytime soon,” said Moss. “There’s a huge variety of options and plenty of space, so I’m sure it will be popular for the foreseeable future.”
As for what’s next?
Nine companies are expected to join Aspiria NOW by January 1st and new restaurants are set to come to the 200 plus acre campus.
“People are still coming in and taking offices from me, and they want to be here, and they're here before we're ready for them,” said Curland.