Grapevine Co-Working Space Opens in Jersey City

Jersey City’s Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) has launched The Grapevine, the first coworking space on the southwest side of the city.  Located at 398 MLK Drive, the small business incubator is the latest expansion of critical city services at the City Hall Annex in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.  The coworking space is designed to create opportunities for local entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners, offering a modern and affordable workspace coupled with JCEDC resources to help them grow and thrive.

The relocation of JCEDC offices to the new space establishes a one-stop hub for public-facing city services while driving much-needed investment into the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood. 

“This latest extension of the City Hall Annex is a transformative addition for our Greenville and Bergen-Lafayette communities as we continue to make critical city services much more accessible to residents who need them most,” said Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.  “With this new small business incubator and coworking space, we are taking our efforts a step further—opening doors for entrepreneurs and small business owners to expand their reach, access new opportunities, and collaborate in ways that were not accessible before.”

The Grapevine was established to create an environment that nurtures relationships between businesses across various industries.  The JCEDC will also partner with local community organizations to host a variety of training workshops, seminars, and networking events designed to help entrepreneurs succeed.  These resources will focus on essential skills and strategies for small businesses, including marketing, financial management, and technology integration.

Flexible membership options will accommodate businesses of all sizes and stages, with modern amenities that cater to today’s entrepreneurial needs.  Members can rent desks, private offices, or utilize “hot desking,” which allows for first-come, first-served seating.  Membership pricing ranges from $150-$600 a month.  All prices are competitive with other coworking spaces.  Memberships include access to all of the available amenities, including:

• A game room for relaxation and team-building.
• Two fully equipped conference rooms.
• A podcasting studio, giving entrepreneurs access to the latest technology.
• A quiet room for focused work.
• A lounge area for informal meetings and collaboration.
• A fully stocked kitchen with coffee and tea included.
• On-site security.

“The reason we called it The Grapevine is because the famous saying ‘I heard it through the grapevine’ is based on information being circulated through person-to-person interactions as a way to exchange information.  That is exactly what we want to provide our small business owners and entrepreneurs here.  To foster new connections and opportunities with this dynamic workspace and future workshops,” said Jennifer Moore, JCEDC’s Director of Business.

The Grapevine officially opened its doors alongside the relocation of the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation offices, formerly home to Martin’s Place.  Rosemary McFadden, long-time JCEDC Chair, commented,  “At the JCEDC, our mission is to promote and assist businesses, and this new space reflects our commitment to expanding opportunities for our community, connecting small business owners with the tools, networks, and expertise they need to succeed.: