Where membership has its privileges, where workspaces become villages.
Welcome to Provident1898
Provident1898 is a co-working community nestled within the historic NC Mutual Building, the 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 co-working memberships to dedicated office suites for rent to professional networking events to help you start or grow your business.
Our space includes 22 dedicated offices, four conference rooms, one large training room, and one fitness center.
We’re always looking to grow our community. Choose the membership package below 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.
How many rooms and spaces do you have for rent?
Our space includes 22 dedicated offices, four conference rooms, one large training room, and one fitness center.
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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Our team at Provident1898 is proud to serve the community here in Durham, North Carolina, and we want to honor the legacy of this city’s pioneering Black entrepreneurs. We are a coworking community for diverse innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs, and we offer a...
What You Need to Know About Venture Coaching
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