Ep.#103: Inside Opelika’s Colab: Workspaces That Build Community

We sit down with Elizabeth Boyle, general manager of Colab in downtown Opelika, to explore how a onetime Woolworths became a flexible home for private offices, coworking, and studios. The story blends renovation, hospitality, and community into a hub where work actually works.

• What Colab offers across offices, coworking, conference rooms, and a shared studio
• Renovation and expansion to 46 offices plus nearby satellites
• Building history and ties to downtown Opelika
• Elizabeth’s hospitality background shaping member experience
• Use cases for remote workers, travelers, teams, and creators
• Overcoming a past reputation from prior iterations
• Practical sound mitigation with white noise and velvet
• Why community, socials, and shared spaces set Colab apart
• How to book tours and explore membership

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