A new way to work is to be offered in Felixstowe with the opening of the @Inc. co-working and business hub.

The new offering follows the successful launch last year of a similar property in Bury St Edmunds.

Suzanne Banks is the project lead and said: "We will have on-site business support with digital skills training, marketing, and sales expertise as well as access to grants and business finance, plus events and of course, our popular co-working and meeting spaces"

@Inc is the idea of Alex Till, CEO of MENTA Business Support, an organization that has delivered business training and support across Norfolk and Suffolk since 1984.

He said: "Another fantastic opportunity has arisen, after the successful launch of @Inc. Bury St Edmunds, we are thrilled to have been invited to develop, manage, and create another @Inc. creative co-working space in the heart of Felixstowe in association with the team at Suffolk Growth at East Suffolk Council."

Work, meet and pick-up business support

As part of the Suffolk Inclusive Growth Investment Fund (SIGIF), MENTA are collaborating with a range of stakeholders and partners within the East Suffolk district to support new emerging and existing businesses, sole traders, freelancers, and micro businesses, offering an alternative to lone home working and collaborations in unique working facilities.

"We have seen how Covid has affected this group of workers and are pleased to offer a welcoming, sociable space, with superfast broadband and which is open 24/7 for members who are wanting to work closer to home; all overlaid with business advice, training and networking events, ensuring the growth and development of their businesses." said Alex.

@Inc in Felixstowe is centered in the very heart of the retail district at 87 Hamilton Road.

Suzanne added: "we are currently moving furniture into the new location and fitting out the working space. We will have a launch event on June 8 and we hope interested parties from across Felixstowe will join us."

@Inc. in Felixstowe will open in early May and is part of the wider delivery that MENTA is delivering across Norfolk and Suffolk with a range of business support and new business space. Non-members will also be welcome to access @Inc. Felixstowe on Mondays to Fridays, from 8.30am to 5pm.