Currently we have 1 individual office available. There are also several co-op members that have space to sublet or share. Go to our spaces page for more details.

The Carrboro Design (Business) Cooperative was formed in 1993 by a small group of designers and architects who were committed to creating an affordable and productive working atmosphere as well as encouraging creative collaboration. The group evolved and is now more “inclusive” of other types of business, but the mission remains the same. We are now home to approximately 14 businesses in a great office space at 103. W. Weaver.
The co-op offers not only individual office space, but shared inspiration as well and opportunities for collaboration on projects to build individual businesses.

What we share:
Copy machine /Fax machine /Weekly Cleaning /Common areas and waiting areas /Great art work by local artists /Supplies for common areas & equipment/ Bottled Water / Kitchenette - microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee machines / Fast (DSL is about $15/month). Your co-op membership includes a private mailbox, your business name on our sign and a link to your website on our co-op website. Monthly eatin' meeting to catch-up, get inspired and take care of Co-op business.

Offices range in size from 100 square feet to 600 square feet and we’ve been known to play musical offices to accommodate an expanding or contracting business that needed more or less space. Rents range from $300-$1150/month and include all the above amenities. We operate on an agreement that each business will be responsible for our “portion” of the total costs based on our occupied space. That means that if we have a shortfall or windfall of operating income or loss that we share it in that way as well.

Instead of “leases” we have contracts that obligate us to pay rent on our individual spaces until we find a suitable replacement.

One month’s rent is required as a security deposit – a portion of which is refundable. In order to keep the rents affordable members of the coop volunteer their time to keep the Co-op running, whether it’s to change the light bulbs, run out to get supplies or make a small repair.

For the December's 2nd Friday Art Walk the Carrboro Business Co-op opened its doors to the public, posing as 'El Camino Gallery'! We hosted two very special artists who shared their work with us; Giles Blunden (a founding member of the Co-op) shared photgraphs from his travels of earth's landscapes, these beautiful photographs are still on display. Luisa Pedrosa, formerly a long term member of the Co-op shared her warm, vibrant paintings. Co-op member Virginia Sprague had unique jewelry, ornaments and more. Go to IntrinsicCreations.com to see samples. Virginia, the owner of Intrinsic Touch Massage Therapy, provided complimentary massages.