Brooklyn Park Small Business Center

What Brooklyn Park Small Business Center does

Brooklyn Park Small Business Center (BPSBC) operates a 25,000 square foot co-working and small-business support facility at 7970 Brooklyn Blvd in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with 60 offices and retail spaces. The organization focuses on minority small business owners, consultants, professionals, and freelancers who need affordable, professional workspace and a community of peer entrepreneurs. Core offerings include six tiered membership plans — Essential Coworking ($50/month), Standard Coworking ($75/month), Virtual ($125/month), Dedicated Desk ($200/month), Office Suites (starting $650/month), and Retail Suites (starting $495/month) — alongside day passes, conference room add-ons, and event rentals for up to 150 guests.

The business model is primarily subscription-based recurring revenue, supplemented by transactional event and meeting space rentals. Distribution is direct-to-customer via a self-serve website (bpsbc.org), tour scheduling through the OfficerNd coworking platform, and membership applications via Microsoft Forms, with phone and walk-in support as secondary channels. Marketing is community- and event-driven and includes content marketing, social media on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and a recurring 'Grow Your Business' workshop series. The center runs a partnership with Elevate Hennepin, which provides expert business consultations bundled into the Retail Suites tier.

The underlying technology is standard co-working infrastructure: workstations with monitors, modern AV-equipped conference and training rooms, video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet), secure wireless, and the OfficerNd platform for booking and member management. There is no proprietary software, no AI capabilities, no patents, and no disclosed funding. The organization is privately held, locally operated, and serves a single market — Brooklyn Park, MN — with no indication of multi-site expansion at this time.

Name

Brooklyn Park Small Business Center

Legal name

Brooklyn Park Small Business Center

Website

https://bpsbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brooklyn Park Small Business Center operates a 25,000 sq ft co-working facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, offering six membership tiers, event rentals, and business support services focused on minority small business owners, consultants, and freelancers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Co-working Space

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space & Occupancy Services (Move/Add/Change, Seating, Wayfinding) (IMAIALAF), Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Co-working memberships
• Flexible office space
• Small business support
• Meeting room rentals
• Virtual office services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Monthly Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly revenue from six membership tiers ranging from $50 to $650+ per month, including Essential Coworking, Standard Coworking, Virtual, Dedicated Desk, Office Suites, and Retail Suites.
2. Day Passes: One-time access passes for temporary co-working space usage.
3. Event & Meeting Room Rentals: Hourly or daily rental of event spaces including Lobby (up to 150 guests), Presentation Room (up to 100 attendees), Training Room (up to 50 participants), and Conference Rooms (4-10 people).
4. Conference Room Hours Add-ons: Additional conference room hours purchased beyond included monthly allocation, with tiered discounts (10% to 25% off).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brooklyn Park Small Business Center operates a 25,000 square foot co-working facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, providing tiered membership plans (Essential Coworking, Standard Coworking, Virtual, Dedicated Desk, Office Suites, Retail Suites), private offices, retail suites, and hourly/daily event and meeting room rentals. It also supplies business support services such as workshops, networking events, advising, and Elevate Hennepin expert consultations aimed at minority small business owners, consultants, freelancers, and local entrepreneurs.

Product overview

Brooklyn Park Small Business Center is a 25,000 square foot co-working facility offering a unified membership platform with tiered access combined with diverse physical workspace types and event rental services. The core membership tiers—Essential Coworking ($50/month), Standard Coworking ($75/month), Virtual ($125/month), Dedicated Desk ($200/month), Office Suites (starting $650/month), and Retail Suites (starting $495/month)—provide graduated access to secured co-working spaces, conference rooms, business addresses, and member events. These memberships unlock various workspace types including Main Lobby, Quiet Rooms, Presentation Rooms, Training Rooms, Conference Rooms, and Retail Suites. The center also offers event and meeting space rentals (Lobby for up to 150 guests, Presentation Room for up to 100, Training Room for 50, and Conference Rooms for 4-10 people) as a complementary service for both members and external clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Essential Coworking Membership Entry-level monthly membership ($50/month) providing BPSBC access from 9 am to 5 pm, 10% off conference room hours, complimentary coffee, and access to members-only events; designed for entrepreneurs needing basic workspace access.
• Standard Coworking Membership Mid-tier monthly membership ($75/month) providing secured co-working access from 8 am to 8 pm, 2 monthly conference room hours, 10% off additional conference room hours, complimentary coffee, and access to members-only events.
• Virtual Membership Remote-focused monthly membership ($125/month) providing a business address for one entity, virtual mailbox, secured co-working access from 8 am to 8 pm, 2 conference room hours/month, complimentary coffee, listing in virtual member directory, and access to members-only events.
• Dedicated Desk Membership Premium individual workspace monthly membership ($200/month) including a reserved desk, file cabinet, ergonomic chair, business address, virtual mailbox, secured co-working access 8 am to 8 pm, 4 conference room hours/month, 25% off additional conference room hours, complimentary coffee, virtual directory listing, and members-only events access.
• Office Suites Private lockable office spaces starting at $650/month, including reserved offices, file cabinets, ergonomic chairs, business address, virtual mailbox, secured co-working access 8 am to 8 pm, 8 conference room hours/month, 25% off additional conference room hours, complimentary coffee, virtual directory listing, and members-only events access; for top-tier privacy.
• Retail Suites Lockable retail workspace starting at $495/month, including office essentials, business address, virtual mailbox, co-working access, 8 monthly conference room hours with additional discounts, complimentary coffee, directory listing, exclusive event invites, and consultations from Elevate Hennepin experts.
• Day Pass One-time access passes for temporary co-working space usage, allowing drop-in use of the facility without a monthly commitment.
• Event Lobby Rental Hourly/daily rental of the main lobby space accommodating up to 150 guests, equipped with a sink, fridge, coffee machine, and smart TV monitor; suitable for events and networking gatherings.
• Event Presentation Room Rental Spacious presentation room accommodating up to 100 attendees, featuring a 75-inch touch screen monitor available upon request for interactive presentations and lectures.
• Training Room Rental Training space rental for up to 50 participants, equipped with three large flat-screen monitors, webcam and microphone for video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet), and configurable breakout sessions accommodating 12 individuals per room.
• Conference Room Rental Meeting space rental available in sizes accommodating 4 to 10 people, equipped with three large flat-screen monitors, webcam and microphone for video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet).
• Grow Your Business Workshops Educational workshops tailored to support entrepreneurs at every stage, covering marketing, finances, legal tips, and work-life balance; available to members and the broader entrepreneur community.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Elevate HennepinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElevate Hennepin experts provide consultations as part of the Retail Suites membership package. This partnership offers members access to business expertise and guidance from Elevate Hennepin professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Common Desk: Texas-based coworking operator with community-focused flexible offices, dedicated desks, and event spaces targeting SMBs and professionals. Comparable tiered membership structure and suburban community positioning to BPSBC, though at somewhat larger scale.
• Mindspace: Flexible office operator offering premium coworking, private offices, and event spaces to SMBs and enterprises across multiple cities. Comparable tiered membership and event rental model to BPSBC, though positioned at higher price points and larger cities.
• Impact Hub: Global network of mission-driven coworking spaces supporting social entrepreneurs and underrepresented founders with workspaces, programs, and community. Closely comparable to BPSBC in its mission-driven focus on minority entrepreneurs and community-led programming.
• Galvanize: Coworking and education provider combining workspaces with structured programming for startups and tech-focused entrepreneurs. Comparable to BPSBC's workshop + workspace model, though Galvanize leans more toward tech training than minority SMB support.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office provider offering hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, and event spaces to individuals, startups, and SMBs. Closest analog in product breadth to BPSBC's tiered memberships plus event space rentals, though at vastly larger scale.
• Industrious: Premium flexible-office and coworking operator with national footprint offering private offices, suites, and meeting rooms to professionals and small businesses. Directly comparable business model to BPSBC's tiered membership and office suite offerings, but at broader scale and premium positioning.
• IWG / Regus: Largest global flexible-workspace operator (Regus, HQ, Signature, Spaces brands) offering offices, coworking, virtual offices, and meeting rooms to businesses of all sizes. Comparable membership structure, virtual mailbox services, and meeting room rentals to BPSBC's tiered plans.

Direct peers

• Workbar: Regional coworking operator running multiple suburban community-focused coworking locations with tiered memberships, dedicated desks, and private offices. Most directly comparable to BPSBC in suburban community positioning, target SMB segment, and multi-tier membership structure.

Regional players

• Fueled Collective: Minnesota-based coworking and community space operator with multiple Twin Cities locations offering memberships, private offices, and event space. Most geographically adjacent peer to BPSBC, comparable in tiered coworking + community programming model though operating at slightly larger scale within the same region.
• CoCreate: Minneapolis-area coworking operator targeting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and freelancers with shared workspaces and event space. Comparable to BPSBC in target customer, suburban Minnesota positioning, and tiered workspace offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bpsmallbusinesscenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bp-smallbusinesscenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/brooklynpark_sbc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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