Project Update: Mantle

As the workplace evolves and technology allows us to conduct business from beyond the confines of our cubicles, non-traditional office spaces have become a more viable option for small businesses and entrepreneurs alike. Less expensive than a permanent office location but more dynamic than your home office, co-working spaces are popping up across the country and CDFL is proud to be partnering with Mantle to bring Fondren its first office space of this kind. The new space is located right down the street from our own Fondren digs, above neighborhood favorite Babalu, and is currently under construction. At this time millwork is being installed, restrooms are being outfitted, painting prep is underway, electrical conduits are being installed, and the existing millwork is undergoing a refurbishing process. Much of the original millwork, cabinets, and lockers from the Duling School will be repurposed.

When complete, here are some of the amenities members will enjoy:

– One 1000 sqft lounge area complete with super-plush couches, free coffee, water & snacks; premium tea and a craft beer tap at cost.
– Two 1000 sqft sit, pop, and start, open-concept classrooms outfitted with large format sharable desks, and lightning fast internet connections.
– Eight full-privacy solo-preneur offices: lockable offices with filing cabinets and a blank space to make your own.
– Three team tables that dedicate an entire table to you and your team of up to three other team members.
– Two partial-private booths for having more intimate business conversations with your team are open to all members.
– Two high-tech small conference rooms equipped with wireless mirroring on a 65 inch flatscreen. One relaxed and one for really getting down to business.
– One high-tech large conference room equipped with wireless mirroring on two 65 inch flatscreen and video conferencing.
– Zero: the time you will wait for internet content to load with the fastest internet available with full firewall security both wired and wireless across the entire campus.
– Mail handling for having a real business address.
– Lockers for secure storage of laptops and other items while you leave Mantle for a few hours or overnight.
– File cabinets for keeping paperwork and office materials secure like a more traditional office.
– Keyless access to the Mantle campus available using the Mantle iPhone app (Android coming soon) or keypad access.
– Campus concierge and inApp chat allow Mantle members to share ideas and skills across the Mantle Community.
This list comes courtesy of the Mantle website.

Stay tuned for more updates, and welcome to the neighborhood, Mantle!