​The CoLLab Exchange was established in the summer of 2018 as a co-op retail workspace to provide space for early to mid-stage entrepreneurs sell their products. We partnered with Youth Works to provide summer jobs and entrepreneurial skills to area youth in 2018 & 2019. Here is a video conceived by, starring and edited by some participants

We seek to address the most pressing needs of our entrepreneur community so we continually update our mission as we evolve. The CoLLab Exchange is now a community development initiative that launches Bridgeport based retail and service brands. We serve as a business incubator focused on co-working, business development resources, professional support, and cultivating the next wave of entrepreneurs. 

​We are now a key partner for Black & Brown professionals and entrepreneurs by implementing an enriched ecosystem of resources. The CoLLab Exchange provides a collaborative environment that creates a supportive business culture. Our focus is upward mobility and generational wealth for our community. We will forge the way by executing programming that engages, teaches, and develops business and professional community investors. 
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• Members receive guidance, business coaching, and access to valuable resources such as co-work space, workshops, access to funding, and other necessities business owners need to operate, grow, and scale.
• We promote economic empowerment among our members. Together we work on professional development initiatives that help businesses scale and grow.  Based on your investment level, The CoLLab Exchange offers a combination of resources. 

 

Where is the Collab Exchange be located?  
1123 Main Street, HSW Building, one block from the new Blends Gallery and ½ Block from the Holiday Inn & Conference Center.​