Companies that champion social good know what they're doing when it comes to developing engaging, collaborative business communities.
These communities are specifically designed to promote entrepreneurship and interaction, both internally and externally. For instance, the Roco is a creative community co-op space that's so effective, it will no doubt be replacing typical offices in order to better encourage creativity, innovation and enthusiastic team building.
These business communities aren't limited to the physical realm, either. They can also exist, and have great benefit, online. 199Jobs, for example, is a task-outsourcing website that operates similar to Fiverr, except that it focuses on the quick and easy exchange of digital work and services. Developing tight-knit, focused business communities will soon become an integral part of any organization.
16 Examples of Business Communities
From Creative Community Co-ops to Community Design Websites:
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Californian Co-Working Spaces
Impact Hub Oakland Fosters Social Entrepreneurship
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Task-Outsourcing Sites
Tech Job Site 199Jobs Helps You Complete Tasks for Just a Few Dollars
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Community Pizza Shops
Michael Lastoria Discusses &Pizza; For the Millennial Entrepreneur Forum
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Professional Networking Apps
LinkedIn's Connected App Strengthens Business Relationships
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Creative Community Co-ops
The Roco is an Innovative and Collaborative Space for Both Work and Play
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Empowering Networking Pages
The New Barbie LinkedIn Profile Encourages Female Entrepreneurs
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Online Educational Communities
OneClass is a Startup Focused on Getting Students Better Grades
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Young Changemaker Collaboratives
The Social Entrepreneurship Evolution Supports Societal Catalysts
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Social Entrepreneur Coworking Spaces
'co.lab' is a New Venture in the Philippines
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Transparent Crowdsourced Startups
Agora is a Democratic & Online Community-Based Beverage Company
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Social Enterprise Lending Websites
Buzzbnk is a Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding Platform for the UK
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Mission-Made Communities
The Social Venture Network Brings People Together in the Name of Good
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Community Design Websites
GreaterPlaces is a Place to Discover Social Solutions for City Living
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Entrepreneurship-Connecting Spaces
Impact Hub Boston Brings People Together for Impactful Change
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Business Leadership Supports
Social Venture Network India Provides Peer-to-Peer Opportunities
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Collaborative Workshop Non-Profits
The Impact Lab was Designed to Connect Various Sectors
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'The Smart Coop' is a Backyard Smart Home for Chicken Farms
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Immersive Wellness Experiences
Othership Pioneers Emotional Wellness With Immersive Experiences
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Community-Centric Headquarters
SPACE10 Embraces Community-Centric Design for Its Headquarters
Multipurpose Creative Living Spaces
Ab Rogers Design Completes the Fishmarket Studio in Japan
Homely Office Spaces
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Emphasizes Material Juxtaposition in This Design
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Vertical Co-Living Neighborhoods
West of West Wins an AIA Competition in San Francisco
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Community Playground Designs
NBBJ and Flea Create a Playground Design in a Public Housing Complex
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
AI Website Builders
Hocoos Helps Users Build Stores & Sites Online in Less Than Five Minutes
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Uplifting Latin Business Campaigns
UPS is Championing Latin and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Communal Social Health Clubs
STUDIO K Designs the BIÂN to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Inclusive Productivity Apps
The 'Deepwrk' Body Doubling Platform is for Adults with ADHD
Interpersonal Colleague Review Platforms
The 'Fordi' Web Platform Allows for Anonymous Feedback
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Startup Applicant Tracking Platforms
The 'Briteloop' Platform is Built for Small Businesses
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Connective Pet Communities
Petigo Connects Pet Owners So They Can Share Photos, Engage, and More
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Neighborhood-Like Retirement Complexes
Coffey Architects Completes the Cobham Bowers Community
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Land Trust Housing Blocks
Archio Completes an Apartment Complex for London Community Land Trust
Anonymous Workplace Review Features
Glassdoor Communities Allows Employees to Post Candidly
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Boat-Inspired Community Center
Snøhetta & WERK Architecture Design the Esbjerg Maritime Center
Visualized Coworker Task Platforms
The 'Teamroll' Platform Keeps Team Members Informed
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Specialty Drink Community Hubs
The Oatbox FOAMO Club Shares Exclusive Events, Pro Tips and More
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Waterfront Social Housing
Studioninedots Designed Stepped Buildings in Amsterdam,
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Gut Health Communities
The Bio-K+ Gut Kommunity Centers on Gut Health & Wellness
AI Research Collaboration Platforms
Synthical is an Online Community for Scientists and Research
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Digital Workspace Collaboration Platforms
The 'Moot' Meeting Platform Engages Remote Teams
Online Vehicle Owners Communities
OMMT is an online community for like-minded car lovers
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Interconnected Design Retrospectives
The Polimi Design System Introduces INTERDEPENDENCE
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Health-Focused Staff Programs
SOCIETY Debuts the 'SOCIETY Residents' Employee Welfare Initiative
Incarcerated Employment Programs
Next Chapter Aims to Create a More Equitable Workplace
Flexible Coliving Platforms
The 'Coliving' Platform Helps Workers Find an All-Inclusive Place
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Multifunctional Cross-Disciplinary Buildings
The BLOX Building in Represents Joint Thinking
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Community Challenge Platforms
Nas.io Let's Anyone Create and Manage Their Own Online Challenges
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Community-Building Social Features
OpenChat Debuts the 'Communities' Feature for Group Management
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Professional Networking Platforms
Peerlist Helps Individuals and Businesses Create Profiles
Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
Online Collaborative Tools
Professionals Can Share and Assign Tasks with Beep! 2.0
Community-Building Podcast Apps
Fountain Builds Community, Rewards Listeners, and Sparks Discovery
Practical Practice Coding Projects
SkillReactor Helps Coders Hone Their Abilities
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Diverse Job Connection Platform
FlexRem Caters to Hybrid, Remote, In-Office and More
Remote Team Collaboration Tools
Team Board Shares Who is Working Remotely and Who is in the Office
Weekly Business Management Tools
KeepWeek Helps Entrepreneurs Stay Organized
Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Celebratory Workplace Recognition Tools
Worklife Helps Employees Recognize One Another
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love
Senior-Targeted Website Builders
Dwellr Seeks to Help Senior Communities Facing Limitations
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work
Efficient Job Outreach Solutions
Career Connect Helps Job Seekers Find Company Emails