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VIDA Coworking’s owner talks all things VIDA, plus her experience as a thriving entrepreneur. If you know Melanie Marconi, the founder of VIDA Coworking, you know she’s an incredibly driven small business owner. Even better, she’s one with a magnetically charming personality. Those around her can easily see the impact

We’re making and planting “Seed Bombs” to teach kiddos about our local food system. Here in Portland, Oregon, we love honoring nature. That includes teaching kids about our local food system and the importance of wholesome nutritious foods. But the key for little ones is to make it fun and

Make the most of the season’s sunshine with these Portland, Oregon, summer activities  We all know it’s coming (and can’t wait for it to finally arrive). Summertime! We here at VIDA Coworking are ready for all that summer has in store. The sunny walks, melty ice cream cones, upbeat festivals… 

Here’s what made Members fall in love with our one-of-a-kind coworking space.  It’s no secret VIDA Coworking loves its Members. For them, we worked hard to create the downtown coworking space of their dreams. From our robust list of amenities to our VIDA Marche, a local artisan shop within the

Spring into a new season with these budding events.  Signs of spring are popping up all over Portland, Oregon, right now: beautiful blooms, greener grass and, of course, those April showers. We’re sure you agree with us here at VIDA Coworking that we’re officially ready to live that springtime lifestyle. 

Take advantage of these 8 small business tax breaks this year and beyond. Tax day is just around the corner – a deadline small business owners dread.  Filing tax returns… Making reconciliations… Seeking every opportunity to avoid unnecessary tax payments…  But it doesn’t have to be quite so stressful. You

These grants can be a lifeline to business owners – and they’re more desirable than a loan. Securing a business loan is a definite win, but what if you could score a grant instead? There’s no downpayment, interest rate, repayment terms or monthly payments. As a business owner, you simply

Our new Beaverton, Oregon, location is set to open August 1, 2023. Team VIDA is beyond thrilled to announce we’re opening a second location at in Beaverton!  With this opening, we’ll be supporting even more Portland-area remote workers, entrepreneurs and small business owners who need a beautiful, productive environment in

VIDA is a community filled with amazing Members from various industries and backgrounds. This is just one of the many things that make our coworking space stand apart. As a result, we’re regularly making new connections and learning from one another, be it a new business tip, trend or life

Owning a Portland small business takes a ton of hard work, determination and assistance.  As a Portland small business owner, VIDA Coworking’s founder Melanie Marconi understands firsthand just how tough it is to start your own organization. There’s the strategic planning, state and federal registration, legal and financial planning, insurance,