WorkSmart Coworking and MEETING SPACE

Christy Alexander, Interviewed by Kate Haggerty for Glens Falls TODAY

Christy Alexander, the founder of WorkSmart, recently took the time to answer questions to shine a light on the opportunities and experiences of the shared workspace office model.

Q: What led you to start WorkSmart Coworking & Meeting Space?

A: Working as a remote professional in 2017, I was able to see that working from home wasn’t working. People were trying to run their business from a coffee shop, and it just wasn’t effective. They took a table as their “office” for hours and even held client meetings there. It’s unfair to the coffee shop and its customers, and it’s not a productive environment. I knew that business owners could be much more successful if they had a professional environment for client meetings. And even though they were in a public space, they still weren’t making real human connections.

Q: What made you want to open a business in Glens Falls?

A: I grew up here and I know it’s a great region with a lot of talent. So, my vision was to create a place where that talent and energy could come together - a place where people can build strong relationships and thrive. This kind of activity gives young people a reason to stay here and attracts economic investment to Glens Falls.