Written by melanie.marconiSeptember 1, 2026 If you’re a commercial real estate broker, you already know the client I’m talking about. They call you because they need space. But they’re not a lease client — not yet, and maybe not ever. Maybe they’re a 3-person team testing whether Beaverton or NE Portland makes more sense before
Written by melanie.marconiAugust 25, 2026 Today’s blog post is coming to you from Billy the Beaver, mascot for the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, of which VIDA Coworking is a proud member. Billy is going on a months-long adventure, visiting Beaverton businesses and giving them an opportunity to show off what makes them a unique
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 30, 2026 When I first heard about coworking back in 2017, it was still in its earliest iterations here in Portland. The industry has come a long way since then — and I still love what we’re building at VIDA as much as I did the moment I had the idea for
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 14, 2026 We are thrilled to welcome Joann Schermerhorn to #TeamVIDA as Community Manager of VIDA Virtual. For anyone who’s been part of the VIDA community for a while, this isn’t just a new hire announcement — it’s a homecoming story. From Guest Practitioner to Founding Member Joann’s relationship with VIDA Coworking
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 8, 2026 SELF recently explored why being a “regular” somewhere boosts wellbeing. Here’s how VIDA Coworking turns casual connections into a flourishing life.
Written by melanie.marconiJune 15, 2026 New research confirms remote work is taking a toll on mental health. Here’s why coworking — even just a few days a week — is one of the most effective antidotes, and how VIDA Coworking makes it work for every personality type.
Written by melanie.marconiJune 9, 2026 Don’t Miss These Summer Events in Portland & Beaverton Summer in the Portland metro is genuinely something special. The sun finally arrives, the patios fill up, the farmers markets peak, and the events calendar starts looking almost impossible to keep up with. Whether you’re based in Portland or Beaverton —
Written by melanie.marconiMay 17, 2026 There’s a story being written about women in the Portland metro right now, and it’s a good one. Not a perfect one — the data is honest about the barriers that remain. But if you look at where we’ve come and what we’re building, there’s something genuinely worth noting: women
Written by melanie.marconiMay 7, 2026 We have an opening on the VIDA Portland team, and we’d love your help finding the right person. Here’s what we’re looking for: someone who genuinely lights up around people. Someone who can make a great cup of coffee and host a lunchtime event. Someone who finds joy in a
Written by melanie.marconiApril 11, 2026 Most of us were taught to work in one of two modes: full throttle or full stop. We push through the afternoon slump with a second (or third) cup of coffee, ignore the mental fog that rolls in after a long stretch of focused work, and then wonder why we