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Provident1898
Provident1898 is a coworking community located in the NC Mutual Building, a cornerstone of Durham’s Black Wall Street. We’re proud of our vibrant community of members who are entrepreneurs, change-makers, and creatives. We offer a wide range of options from coworking memberships to dedicated office suites for rent to professional networking events to help you start or grow your business.
We’re always looking to grow our community. Choose the membership or event that fits you best and join in the action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provident1898?
Provident1898 is a coworking community located in the NC Mutual Building, a cornerstone of Durham’s Black Wall Street. We offer a wide range of options from coworking, dedicated office suites to professional networking events to help you start or grow your business.
What type of memberships are offered? Which one is best for me?
a. Day Pass: In and out access to open coworking spaces and community lounge from 9AM – 5PM. Great if you’re dropping in town and need a space to work + connect.
b. On-Demand: 10 day (24/7) access to Provident1898 open coworking spaces and community lounge. Work from home but want a different atmosphere on occasion? This option is perfect for you.
c. All-Access: Unlimited (24/7) access to Provident1898 open coworking space and community lounge, access to fitness center + eight hours of conference room time. For those who need an everyday workspace or a professional place to take clients.
d. Dedicated Suite: Everything in the All- Access, just your own space to call home. For teams or individuals that want greater privacy.
Is there a contract to become a member?
No, there’s no contract required to become a coworking member, however; an agreement is required for our dedicated suites.
What is the policy for guests?
We encourage our members to bring guests. Please limit to two per visit. Just make sure you’re present with your guests at all times.
Are pets allowed at Provident1898?
No, but for certain cases (e.g. service animals)
Membership Options
Day Pass
Join us for the day with in-and-out keycard access from 9am-5pm, free coffee and tea, hi-speed fiber WIFI, and more…
Just $20
On Demand Membership
Within our flexible “On-Demand” membership, you get 10 all-day access passes per month for you to come into the space whenever you want to.
It’s coworking on your terms.
All Access Membership
Enjoy 24/7 access to Provident1898, along with all of the great perks that come with community life here.
Only $249/month
Private Suites/Team Options
Looking for a space for your people to thrive in this new work landscape? Contact us so that we can tailor a solution that fits your team’s unique workflow.
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A Brief Look at Durham’s Black Wall Street and Its History
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We're excited to be in this amazing lineup of sponsors at the 2023 Black Diamonds Night. Barrier Breakers: Celebrating the History of the Negro League and NC Mutual Life Insurance Company share a profound connection in their respective roles in breaking racial barriers and contributing to the empowerment and progress of the African American community here in Durham and beyond. This connection highlights the intertwined history of sports and business as catalysts for social change.
Join us on October 4 in Durham, North Carolina– LIVE – and connect with fellow
#BarrierBreakers at the American Tobacco Campus. Details and registration
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Power out and need a place to work for the afternoon? Join us at Provident1898! Link in bio for a FREE Day Pass 😊
Blooming Memories. We were so happy to share this moment with everyone who participated in @thewell_rdu A Moment with Beauty: The Practice of Remembering through Florals. Special Thanks to @peieagrace @mbisfree @simmonslifestrategies for making the magic happen ✨🪩. Make sure you’re following @thewell_rdu to stay up to date on our upcoming connections.
theWELL would like to invite you to untangle yourself from the constant calls for your attention that daily life often commands and join us for an evening of remembering--the things that make us joyful, things we find beautiful, and the things that make us feel special--through the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements.
We'll spend the evening learning how to choose fresh stems and turn them into unique expressions of our individuality and personal taste.
We'll punctuate the night with good company, good food, good wine, good music and leave with tips and tricks on how to recreate it all at home on a whim.
Curated & facilitated by Pamela Thompson, @bypamelat of @peieagrace. Everything needed will be provided for the night. All that's missing is you! Be sure to sign up by July 6th as we've intentionally limited our participant capacity to protect our ability for maximum joy. Hope to see you there!