Business Incubator Grand Opening Wednesday

A grand opening of a business incubator in downtown Effingham is set for Wednesday.

The Effingham Regional Incubator Network will launch Axis @ 109 West, Effingham's first shared workspace on December 2. However, an open house and ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday from 5 to 7pm.

Located at 109 West Jefferson, Axis @ 109 West is designed to offer a flexible office solution for a range of business professionals such as those working remotely, freelancers, entrepreneurs, graduate students, and working parents. Axis members will have a collaborative, creative and professional environment featuring traditional table top space, stand-up work areas, lounge seating, a privacy booth, conference room and other amenities. Individual memberships will be offered on a monthly basis at a rate of $85, with the option of adding a locking cubicle space for an additional $100 per month.

Doors will open for the Open House at 5pm Wednesday, with a ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided and there will be a drawing for a free six-month membership at the event. Axis will also be open Wednesday through Friday of this week from 1 to 4pm for anyone interested in viewing the space.

Axis @ 109 West was made possible by partnership grants from the City of Effingham and The Alliance, in cooperation with the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, along with a public-private partnership with Gehl and Tara Higgs, owners of the building and by contributions from area businesses.

Those interested in a membership or more information should contact info@axis.com.