Ribbon cutting ceremony at a venue — Christopher and Robin Burrell (center, holding scissors) cut the ribbon on GreaterWorx, a new co-working space in West End. (Mary Helene Hall / Bham Now)

A new co-working hub, GreaterWorx, officially opened in West End on Friday, Jan. 16 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting hosted by Birmingham nonprofit Network Navigator.

GreaterWorx was founded by Christopher and Robin Burrell, a husband-wife duo with a “hared vision for creating a space where professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs can work, grow and build together,” according to a press release.

The ribbon cutting event involved community members, local leaders and business partners. The host, Network Navigator, which was launched in May 2024 by Prosper to address a gap in resources for small and micro businesses in Birmingham.

“The work is already being done, but we are making sure that the community is aware that we are working here. There’s a place here for them to gather. There are resources, people and opportunity here.”
Naila Jackson, Founder of Network Navigator

The space, which was “designed with the needs of modern professionals and artists in mind,” offers several amenities for its business tenants, including:

A workroom with print, scan, copy and binding tools
A large conference room with a TV and teleconferencing technology
Fast wifi
Notary services
Reception and waiting area for guests
Free coffee and tea
A kitchen
Access to a community of other working professionals

IMG 2490 New collaborative co-working space opens in West End — GreaterWorx has several amenities available for use for its tenants, like a conference room and kitchen. (Mary Helene Hall / Bham Now)

Both Christopher and Robin’s lives in West End go way back — in fact, the two of them first met at the Five Points West Library — and they wanted to bring something meaningful to their community.

“We’re looking forward to seeing entrepreneurs launch their business from here, create their best works from here…we believe that the next great American novel can be written here, the next great business idea could be launched from here.”
Christopher Burrell, co-founder of GreaterWorx

GreaterWorx’s first tenant is Alive and Well Counseling, a youth mental health therapy service owned by Tyesha Howard.

Counseling office with motivational decor — GreaterWorx’s first tenant is Alive and Well Counseling. (Mary Helene Hall / Bham Now)

The space was created thanks in part to a grant from the City of Birmingham to renovate the building facade, which will be forgiven if GreaterWorx stays in business for at least five years.

To learn more about GreaterWorx, visit its website and use the contact form to get in touch.

GreaterWorx: 205-202-5000 | Website | Facebook
Address: 4701 Avenue V, Birmingham
Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM, closed Saturday-Sunday

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