{"id":34383,"date":"2026-02-24T09:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=34383"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:11:24","slug":"acedc-opens-working-meeting-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/acedc-opens-working-meeting-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"ACEDC opens working, meeting spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By BOB SHRALUKA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WZBD<\/em>.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) has announced the launch of the Founders Room & Lounge ’88.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two working and meeting spaces in the ACEDC’s new downtown office are designed to serve entrepreneurs, small businesses, remote workers, nonprofits, and community partners across Adams County, said Colton Bickel, President\/CEO of the ACEDC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs flexible work becomes increasingly vital to modern business, ACEDC is taking a major step to ensure that local professionals have access to the tools, technology, and space needed to succeed \u2013 without leaving the county,\u201d Bickel explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founders Room<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Founders Room & Lounge \u201988 will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and economic opportunity.
\u201cThis space represents our commitment to strengthening the business ecosystem of Adams County,\u201d Bickel continued. \u201cLocal entrepreneurs and remote workers told us they needed a modern, professional place to grow their work. We listened \u2013 and built a space designed to support them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new facility features:
– Flexible workstations \u2013 Daily drop-in- or reserved space with secure, reliable workstations.
– Professional meeting rooms \u2013 Conference rooms equipped with high-speed internet, displays, and virtual meeting technology.
– Large training & event space \u2013 A versatile room for workshops, professional development, and community events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lounge ’88<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

– High-speed fiber Internet \u2013 Supporting remote teams, virtual meetings, and digital businesses.
– Business support resources \u2013 Networking opportunities, professional programming, and direct access to ACEDC\u2019s economic development services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch of the Founders Room & Lounge \u201988 advances ACEDC\u2019s mission to cultivate a strong economic future so Adams County businesses and residents can thrive, Bickel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Providing modern workspace options is essential for rural economic competitiveness,\u201d he continued. \u201cThis space positions Adams County as a place where professionals can thrive \u2013 whether they\u2019re building a startup, working remotely for a national company, or organizing community projects.\u201d
Individuals and organizations can explore availability by contacting the ACEDC office, (260) 724-2588, or emailing ktinsley@adamscountyedc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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