Women's Month

The drive to recognize women’s contribution to the growth of the nation began in 1981. The first step was the second week of March, 1982 being recognized as “Women’s History Week”. Through initiatives by the National Women’s History Project, Congress began recognizing the month of March as “Women’s History Month”. The legacy of these efforts to celebrate the achievements of women in the United States has lasted to this day. 

Spurred by the inequality in access to jobs and education, women entrepreneurs have increased 114% over the last two decades. Now the 12.3 million women-owned businesses make up 40% of businesses in the US. As the landscape of business continues to change, women have more opportunities to gain a foothold. One innovation that is making it easier to break into entrepreneurship is coworking. 

What is Coworking?

Many traditional office spaces have become an “good ol’ boys club”, stifling women’s voices. This makes it hard for women to have a space of their own to be productive and supported. Additionally, fiscal inequalities make it difficult for women to afford these spaces, particularly as small business owners. 

Coworking spaces offer solutions for these problems. The diversity allowed by coworking spaces innately provides a collaborative environment. A supportive community  enables productivity and growth. Creativity that comes from this network of new perspectives has more space to flourish. 

Desks and suites in coworking spaces tend to be reasonably priced. With financial capital being harder for women to secure, this is an easy way to establish a base of operations. Having a place to focus and collaborate is essential for small businesses where fluid communication is key. Freelancers can also benefit from the productivity that comes with a workspace. Working from an office creates a focused mindset so you can be more efficient.

How Headquarters Helps

Devin Licata, co-owner of Headquarters, learned about the advantages of coworking during her time in Denver, Colorado. She wanted to bring the creative office culture to her native Houston. Recognizing what was missing in office spaces, she and her brother, Peter, established Headquarters. They aimed to build a space that let entrepreneurs grow as a community. By creating a space that was spacious, flexible, and affordable, Headquarters became a home for passionate creators. With the lowest price per square foot in the city, anyone can try out coworking and see if it’s for them.

Let’s celebrate and show just what women can do!