Collective Agency

I’ve known Alex Linsker for many years. We initially met through LinkedIn around our mutual interest in democracy in the workplace. He has successfully turned his dream into reality. If you live and work in Portland, OR I encourage YOU to pay a visit to Collective Agency. You’ll be happy you did.

I rented the Big Loft Room for an AMA PDX kick-​off party. We had a volunteer group of about 25 people meeting together for the first time. I had only seen the space through their website, so I was a little nervous about what it would actually look like. Since Alex, the business owner, was extremely responsive throughout my booking process I expected my experience would be fine. But Alex helped me make the event seamless. The space was perfect for what we needed and adjustable depending on the size and style of your group. Here are some photos of the event:

I’ve been working at Collective Agency since I moved to Portland June, 2013. I love my commute over the bridge, I love coming in and seeing busy happy people, I love having a place downtown to work and store my bike while I do my business around the west side. Alex and staff are always available and helpful to get the technology for internet, print/​scan/​fax up when I need. I’m on phone calls often and have the space available for privacy. I’m broadened by the community here.

Visited the office for a day and was impressed by the workspace, the people and their desire for community. The environment was both relaxing and welcoming, Alex was a great host.

Love waking up and commuting to the Collective Agency every day. I telecommute for one of the world’s top employers and this place is awesome! Very professional, group events and great place to network.

I’ve been a member of Collective agency since January 2014, and have really enjoyed working here over the past months. The large loft-​style space is warm, inviting, and energizing, with multiple desks/​stations to choose from. The vibe is that serious work is getting done, but it’s not stuffy or boring – to the contrary, the people are relaxed, fun to be around, and members regularly get together for meetings, outside events, or casual daily lunches on the comfy couches. Most members work in the central loft area, however, the multiple private conference rooms that range from large to small are convenient to retire to when talking on the phone or working with another individual or a group. A spacious kitchen acts as a central hub for relaxed interaction between members, where multiple pots of savory coffee are brewed throughout the day. In addition, Alex, the owner, keeps the kitchen stocked with a full battery of kitchenware, appliances, and an assortment of teas and condiments, so it is easy to prep snacks, drinks and meals. Members also regularly bring in food or snacks to share, contributing to the ‘Collective’ vibe that is central to the philosophy of the place. All in all, Collective Agency has contributed tremendously to my daily enjoyment as I go about my work. I’m a writer, so it’s great to have a place to go to that is not my home office or a coffee shop, and Collective Agency has filled that bill admirably. Highly recommended!

This is a great coworking space to get work done and meet other small business owners and freelancers. The vibe’s warm and relaxed, much like the cafes I used to work out of before joining here. Of the coworking spaces I visited during my decision making process, this is one’s my favorite.

What a fantastic idea and an excellent group of people. I love the option to work from home or at the Collective Agency.
Alex Linsker is a great human being and business mind. The staff organizes the space well; the space itself takes my breath away.
Thank you!

When I was looking for shared office space (coworking) in Portland, I checked out the three places I could find. Of them, Collective Agency had the best feeling and the best facilities. I became a member, and in fact, I’m writing this from a desk at Collective Agency.
Some of the attractions here are comfortable furniture, great people (including outstanding staff), a quiet and respectful atmosphere, fruit deliveries weekly, high ceilings with plenty of light, and a shared kitchen with a coffeepot. It’s a great location for bike commuting or taking the bus or MAX, and it’s convenient to many lunch spots (ranging from food carts to fancy places).
I highly recommend Collective Agency to anyone looking for a quiet coworking location.

I love coworking at Collective Agency! Spacious and comfortable space with fun solopreneurs/​remote workers around to share it with.
I really enjoy working here instead of other spots. Unlike the library (which has ridiculous hours), I don’t have to worry about my laptop being stolen when I leave my seat. It’s more comfortable than a coffee shop, and I don’t have to keep buying drinks all the time.
It’s easy for me to sit here and be productive for 8+ hours a day than anywhere else.
Come check it out!

I’m a member at collective agency for a reason. It’s an awesome space to be productive or hold a meeting. The community organizer is especially friendly too.

Fantastic place to Get Stuff Done:
* fast internet
* comfortable and flexible seating
* power outlets everywhere
* conversation and phone calls encouraged
* water, tea, coffee and snacks
* great staff
* bike parking
* no dogs
* no music

Do you run your own business or have multiple clients? Do you suffer from a lack of space, have trouble motivating from the home office or maybe client stalkers have got you down? If so welcome to your hideaway, a home office away from home, enter Collective Agency. I was invited by Todd P. to come check out this public community workspace for a brainstorming session and see its advantages first hand.
As someone who has freelanced many years and experienced all the grievances above I can fully support a workspace of this kind. Located right downtown this facility provides multiple parking and eating options. So does its 4,000 sq ft of cubicles, offices, meeting rooms and large common areas. There is a community kitchen, an elevator for your trusty bike companion, bathrooms and waiting area for clientele. I am not a paid member but can certainly see its versatility after my few visits. The overall space has always been clean and there are plenty of hard-​wired workaholics like yourself to help should any questions arise. For your safety they also have a secure entrance on the street level so less attention is needed towards the crazies wandering the block. For a list of all the advantages in detail I suggest reading Todd P’s review.

Wonderful, friendly, affordable working space. Free Wi-​Fi, relaxed atmosphere, and a bathroom one would expect in a designer home!

This is a really great co-​working space in Old Town. Truth be told, this is much nicer than most offices I have worked at. Has a nice balance of promoting a good working environment while making things friendly and social. Fantastic loft space with tall ceilings and spacious feel.

Nice coworking space.

The Full Monty on CA:
Collective Agency is an awesomely cozy & affordable Portland co-​working space in Old Town PDX, really close to the Pearl District with easy to access public transit and the greater downtown area.
Alex and the Collective Agency organizing team are really nice, professional and good communicators. They bring a unique vibe to the 4,000 square foot loft space that contributes to fostering a collaborative + friendly atmosphere.
A few adjectives I would use to describe the Collective Agency space:
Collaborative, Open, Functional, Clean, Amiable, Luminescent, Communal.
Coworking Details:
Non-​Memebers can drop by and chill during normal business hours of 9−5PM and cowork for free. Paying members get 24 hour access, business address, storage in the form of a locker or file cabinet and a reserved work space and chair. It is affordable ($ 157.50 per month per paying member) and cost effective if you are a freelancer, small business or startup team trying to get off the ground.
Meeting Spaces:
There are several private conference rooms that are located off of the main loft area that are available for rent for $ 35 per hour or $ 1,000 a week for both member types. CA has 5 private conference rooms that hold up to 16 people and 3 other areas that hold up to 30 people. These spaces are good for off-​site meetings, board meetings, workshops, community chats and team building events.
The PDX Tech & Creative community are active in the space and working here is a good excuse to network with other people who are making things happen in Portland. CA hosts many active tech, film and geeky workgroups including — 52/​Mobile Apps /​Mentorship Speed-​Dating, Stumptown Syndicate, BookCyclePDX, Ground Floor/​Reality Check, PDX Browncoats, First Hand Philosophy to name a few. I am sure as CA grows there will be more. Feel free to check out the community calendar and see what is happening —
Area:
Collective agency is close to a bunch of cool PDX eats, dives, digs and carts. Backspace is a hop and a skip away if you are a coffee connoisseur into local music & art. Gilt Club is around the corner, literally and has great eats and vibes till 2AM if you are up working late. CA is a few blocks from to Ground Kontrol Barcade if you want to empty a fist full of quarters while downing craft brews. Additionally, the 3^rd & 5^th street food cart rows are within walking distance if you want a variety of food truck eats.
Proof:
I liked Collective Agency so much I became a paying member. Feel free to come by and check out the space. :)

Super location, filled with smart, friendly, welcoming people. This is a very easy space to work in– plenty of room, super-​fast wifi, comfortable furniture of several different types. Excellent for networking, whether you’re looking for help with a skill, or a market for your skill. Bonus: it’s actually a really beautiful space, with lots of exposed brick and skylights.

A comfortable space with friendly and inviting people. This is a great space in which to work, providing access to a community of tech people running the spectrum of skills in the PDX area. This is a great place to work which provides an awesome opportunity for mentorship and networking.