COWORKING IN LANCASTER
GATHER. IMAGINE. CREATE. THRIVE. COWORK

THE CANDY FACTORY 

Phone: 717-945-6380
Facebook Page: CandyIsSweet
Instagram Page: @Cowroking

Twitter: TheCandyFactory

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster community and help spur the growth of small businesses in and around Lancaster by offering the resources and support needed to encourage that growth. Drawing members from within the city but also from around the county and beyond, our community is a diverse pool of professionals from all backgrounds.

We think outside of the traditional office space, We Share, We Gather, We Imagine, We Create, We Thrive! We COWORK!

 

Join Our Community! 

Our memberships allow you to grow your business without the large overhead of a traditional office while giving you access to a professional network, that is, our wonderful community. We also offer you resources and provide key elements you need to get work done, allowing you to focus on your business and its growth. We provide space for workshops and classes as well as opportunities to network with the coworking community.

We cover all utilities including business grade Wifi and our memberships include the use of our address as your professional business address. All members are added to our member directory online and Members have access to events, networking opportunities and also receive discounts to classes and programs.

What Coworking mean to us:

Coworking (no hyphen please) has always meant community to me and for the past eight years I’ve been preaching the benefits. From collaboration to connections, the “co” in coworking are two powerful little letters. They stand for everything that I believe makes coworking so amazing. Many like you to think it’s the four walls you choose to call your home office away from home, but the power of real coworking is not brick and mortar, it’s the people who show up each day and how we interact. It’s how we come together to imagine, creative, thrive, connect and just be ourselves.

Our people are what makes us so unique, and the community is our greatest asset, not our space. While we work hard to provide resources like a cool inspiring place to gather and work, we make sure our focus is also on making an impact on the lives of our internal and external community. As a community hub, we work hard to offer relevant resources, access to events, and opportunities for connections to be made.

So when you’re searching for that perfect “office” or perfect “network” why not consider combining the two and do something truly amazing for yourself and your business. Consider joining a coworking community! If you take the time to engage and you’re open to the concept, I promise it will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made.

The Candy Factory is a community of 200 + incredibly talented professionals, housed in a beautiful old warehouse in Lancaster City. Not only will you get work done, you’ll meet some truly inspiring people.

Want to see it all for yourself and meet some cool folks? Click here to schedule a tour today and we’ll be happy to introduce you to our community.

~ Anne Kirby, Founding Member

Coworking? What is Coworking?

“Coworking is redefining the way we do work. The idea is simple: that independent professionals and those with workplace flexibility work better together than they do alone. Coworking answers the question that so many face when working from home: “Why isn’t this as fun as I thought it would be?” Beyond just creating better places to work, coworking spaces are built around the idea of community-building and sustainability. Coworking spaces agree to uphold the values set forth by those who developed the concept in the first place: collaboration, community, sustainability, openness, and accessibility.”

From the Coworking Wiki  (this is a great resource if you want to learn more about coworking)
 
Benefits of Coworking

 

  • Gain access to a professional network within our unique, wonderful community of members
  • Discover resources and the key elements you need to get your work done, allowing you to focus on your business and thrive
  • Grow your business without the large overhead of a traditional office space
  • Access to the campus and club events just for members!
  • Become part of a unique space for workshops and classes
  • Take part in incredible networking opportunities exclusive to our community
  • Gain access to FIBER business-grade WiFi
  • Have a professional business address
  • Online member directory
  • Virtual Online Community
  • Collaboration & Job Opportunities
  • Access to a community of professionals from all backgrounds, allowing you to scale your business
  • Skill Sharing via free member run Lunch and Learns
  • Access to Rock Candy – four day passes a month
  • Private office space
  • Access to our campus – See space details below

The TCF Team Welcomes You!

Anne Kirby, founder of The Candy Factory, is a recognized leader in the coworking industry. Starting with her design and marketing company in 1999, Anne's journey led her to establish The Creative House of Lancaster in 2006 and The Candy Factory in 2010 after recognizing the need for collaborative spaces to combat the isolation of working from home. Under her leadership, The Candy Factory has grown into a 25,000-square-foot hub in the historic Lancaster Storage building, encompassing The Studios and Jelly Bellies, a unique childcare/coworking facility.

Anne's passion extends beyond The Candy Factory. She founded the PA Coworking Alliance, leads the Kick-Ass Female Entrepreneurs group, and speaks nationally on coworking and community building. Recognized as a Central Penn Woman of Influence and recipient of the 2018 SCORE Small Business Award, Anne's focus is on connecting and empowering the coworking community.

At The Candy Factory, Anne and her team are dedicated to creating a vibrant, supportive environment where over 300 professionals connect, collaborate, and thrive.

Anne Kirby

Anne Kirby

Founder

Jason Mundok

Jason Mundok

Partner | Media Studio

Francis Claudio

Francis Claudio

Community Operations

Starr Snyder

Starr Snyder

Studios Community Facilitator

Yessica Longart Malave

Yessica Longart Malave

Facility Coordinator

Amanda Hodgen

Amanda Hodgen

Jelly Bellies Facilitator

Rwanda Miller

Rwanda Miller

Social Club Facilitator

Melody Leon

Melody Leon

Member Engagement

Ijah Anderson

Ijah Anderson

Community Facilitator

Lori Johnson

Lori Johnson

Community Outreach

The Sixth Floor

 

The Sixth Floor is the Candy Factory's clubhouse, venue, and event space located on the sixth floor of our tower in the heart of Lancaster, PA. We host many of our Member Social Club events in our clubhouse, and our members can bring up to three friends!

If you are not a member, no worries; you can still book our Sixth Floor. It's the perfect location for your intimate event. From retreats to private parties, this space is comfortable and flexible with a chill vibe. Book a tour today.

THE CANDY FACTORY
Lancaster City CoWork + Social Club

A Place To Work & Socialize With Other People. 

We think outside of the traditional office space:
We Share, We Gather, We Imagine, We Create, We Thrive, We COWORK!

Schedule a tour HERE.

ADDRESS

The Candy Factory
Warehouse D
342 N. Queen St.
Lancaster, PA 17603

PHONE

717-945-6380

HOURS

Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 7 PM
Friday - 8 AM - 5 PM
(Happy Hour for members every Friday at 4 PM)
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM
Sundays - Closed