Run your own business (or wish you did)? Find inspiration and support with The Heritage Exchange, an entrepreneurship program inside the 1889 Courthouse. Grow your business with 24/7 workspace, essential resources, and mentorship connection.
The Heritage Exchange seeks to preserve Washington County’s entrepreneurial roots. This program continues our community’s stories of ingenuity and perseverance in the present.
A Place to Grow Your Business
As a member of Heritage Exchange, our 24/7 workspace will give you a consistent place to work on your business and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. This mentorship, encouragement and inspiration means you’ll explode your chances of business success. Get started now with a free coworking trial.
24/7 Workspace
This all-in-one membership not only cuts overhead costs but provides a consistent place to work, meaning your productivity and creativity will soar.
All Heritage Exchange Members Recieve:
- 24/7 Workspace and unlimited meeting room access
- WiFi, utilities, printer, coffee bar, and essential supplies
- 10% discount on event venue rentals
coworking
Imagine desk surfing… Drop in whenever you like, with the flexibility of your own schedule. The Heritage Exchange includes two dedicated coworking rooms on the second floor of the 1889 Courthouse – each with ergonomic seating, proper desks, and natural lighting. This shared workspace is a catalyst for collaboration.
private offices
Want to set down roots? We offer a range of private office spaces from 200 sq ft to 375 sq ft, 700 sq ft, and 1,240 sq ft. Private offices include bespoke add-ons, like mail and cleaning services. Connect with us to arrange a showing!
Meeting Room
Need a space to gather, craft ideas, and build pitches? With a large screen and ready-to-use drawing board, the space is equipped for anything from casual networking to an intense brainstorming session.
Open Monday through Friday from 8 am-3 pm. It accommodates 12 people comfortably, with the flexibility to invite more. Reserve the space by hour, using the button below. Non-members can reserve a 2-hour slot for $50, including all coworking amenities. Members always receive free, unlimited access.
Event Venue
Something new, someplace old. Celebrate the special moments – from weddings to networking functions and even company parties.
Accommodates up to 150 individuals, with additional space available. Access to kitchenette, accessible restrooms, parking, and elevator entrance.
Partners of the Heritage Exchange receive a 10% discount on the hourly rate. Advanced-level partners are given their first four hours on the house.
Green Room
Our lead coworking space moonlights as a green room – expanding our event venue. It’s served as everything from a bridal suite to a photobooth, and even a bar room.
Mobile Bar
A 4-foot rolling bartop, counter ice maker, and 125-quart rolling cooler. This tricked-out setup is all set for your next event.
What’s in a name?
At first glance, this coworking concept appears modern and innovative. However, utilizing a single building for the “exchange” of products, goods, and business really has historic roots.
19th century merchants and businessmen were stingy with their own money, but didn’t hesitate to splurge on buildings to conduct, well, business! These buildings were called “Exchanges” and contained offices for rent, dining rooms, and sometimes a hotel or library. They always featured a large room in which merchants could meet and make deals. (We even had two of these very buildings in Washington County, WI!)
With our personal and professional worlds becoming more and more digital, we wanted to provide a physical place where nonprofits, start-ups, and small businesses could easily access a network of people in real time, just as was done way back when.
What else is in the building?
Museum exhibits, research center and archive, collection storage, you name it! The 1889 Courthouse is more than a building. It’s our icon. Bringing life into the building supports our ongoing mission of preserving this site for generations to come.