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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Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Community Run Hub Activations
New Balance London Run House opens at Somerset House for marathon
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Digital Fan Engagement Platforms
Fambase's Platform is an Alternative to Traditional Social Media
Architectural Community Spaces
The Street Clubhouse Forms Social Connection Through Open Design
Women-Focused Wellness Communities
gen-well is a "First-Of-Its-Kind Community" & It is Empowering
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Adaptive Community Hubs
Spaced Agency Designs a Space Supporting Small Businesses and Culture
Connecting Community Centers
UTT Empower Soweto is a Multipurpose Hub Joining Residents and Nature
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Community-Oriented Wellness Spaces
Basic Space Gym Integrates Training, Recovery, and Social Areas
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Ecosystem-Based Loyalty Programs
BMO Connects Travel, Dining and Banking Rewards
Wellness-First Social Networks
Communia Turns Social Media into Social Self-Care
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Collaborative Software Development
GitHub Supports Software Building Through Collaboration Tools
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Housing Collective Projects
La Comunidad Habitacional by Cierto Estudio Forms Shared Urban Spaces
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Community-Focused High-Rise Buildings
The Journal Square Urby Was Designed by Concrete Amsterdam
Community Event Hubs
Annex House is a First-of-Its-Kind Physical Gathering Space from Usal Project
Creative Office Campuses
Mother’s LA Headquarters Echoes the Surrounding Streetscape
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Adaptive Workspace Designs
Twobo’s SALT HQ Highlights Material Reuse in a Community-Ready Office
Community Wellness Centres
The Apple House by Okra Supports Nature Based Learning
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Design Resource Hubs
Dezign Heroes Provides Access To 1500+ Tools For Designers
Startup Asset Marketplaces
SimpleClosure Enables Founders to Sell Company Assets After Shutdown
Community Housing Finders
Homes and Homies connects people for shared living and house hunting
Adaptive Community Spaces
The Spark of Hudson Transforms an Industrial Site into a Shared Space
Relationship Intelligence Platforms
The Swarm Centralizes Networks To Unlock Warm Business Intros
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Intensive Habit Challenges
21 Days Community Builds Discipline Through Daily Rigorous Tasks
Developer Tool Hubs
Indie Tools Organizes Essential Resources For Independent Developers
Cafe-Focused Consulting Services
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Runs the '7 Steps to Success' Program
Local Social Networks
NearYou Connects Neighbors And Strengthens Local Community Bonds
Cross-Industry Loyalty Ecosystems
oneworld and Taj Connect Airline and Hotel Rewards
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Creator Community Tools
The Builder's Cohort Connects Makers for Creative Collaboration and Growth
Indie Maker Directories
IndieHub Connects Indie Makers With Tools, Experts, And Growth Resources
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
Art Learning Platforms
Chitriv Offers Learning, Community, And Marketplace Features For Artists
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Centralized Port Innovation Centers
BlueTechPort Expands and Supports the Blue Economy
Business Operation Platforms
Every Centralizes Back-Office Functions For Modern Businesses
AI Community Growth
SocialOne Helps Acquire, Analyze, And Engage Members Across Social Platforms
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
Storytelling Workspaces
M Moser’s London Office Uses Behavioral Design and Brand-Focused Interiors
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Internal Social Platforms
Mush Social Enables Private Communication And Engagement For Teams
Hospitality-Driven Collectives
The Aperitivo Society Curates Italian Culture for Communities
Design Resource Hubs
Designers Tool Offers Curated Design Resources Handpicked By Designers
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
Creative Community Platforms
Folks Creates A Space For Product Makers To Share Ideas And Connect
Collaborative Project Platforms
Cliquest Enables Teams to Build Projects Together Seamlessly
Organizational Adaptive Workspaces
Craft 3 Helps You Organize, Style, and Share Work Your Own Way
Designer Portfolio Platforms
Good Designers Provides a Centralized Place for Creative Portfolios
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Community Trading Knowledge
TradersList Provides Free Trading Tools, Education, & Social Knowledge
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Collaborative Productivity Apps
Pogether Combines Pomodoro And Virtual Coworking
Community Market Spaces
Mercado Nicolás Bravo by AIDIA STUDIO Creates a Hub for Artisans in Mexico
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Professional Networking Platforms
SPILL Brings Cultural Conversations To Professional Networking
Fruit Tree Edible Neighbourhoods
The Rijnvliet Project Integrates Food Growing into Community Life
Community-Focused Homemade Snack Initiatives
Bob's Red Mill and Toni Chapman Launch Neighbor Hour
Soft-Landing Startup Hubs
NJ BASE Helps International Startups Launch and Scale in the U.s.
Remote Work Community Platforms
Drop In Makes Casual Coworking Meetups Easier To Discover
Community Engagement Platforms
Hivescout Helps You Find And Engage Your Audience Across Forums
Condition-Specific Digital Communities
MyHealthTeam Debuts Two New Digital Communities
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
Residential Cruise Living
Fabled Voyages Designs Long-Term Community Living at Sea
Creator Collaboration Platforms
Talen Together Connects Creators With Brands For Sponsorships
City-Focused Accessibility Resource Platforms
Accessible Towns Helps People Discover Businesses
Developer Community Platforms
Side Project World Connects Builders To Turn Ideas to Real Projects
Interactive Project Platforms
Community Aquarium Turns Projects Into Digital Fish For Discovery
Creative Career Networks
DesignWhiz V2 Empowers Designers With Jobs, Tools, And Community
Expert Access Platforms
Outpost Connects Users To Industry Experts For Fast Actionable Feedback
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Third Space Community Programming
Exhibition Place Community Connect Events Will Launch This July
Founder Ecosystem Hubs
Rev1 Ventures combines startup offices, mentorship, and investor access
Collaborative Urban Planning Initiatives
Architecture Without Borders Quebec is Community-Focused
Unified Workflow Platforms
Streamline Project Tracking And Communication With Cos
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Developer Community Forums
Join Real-Time Developer Conversations With Rapport’s Free Platform
Indie Developer Hubs
Access Free Tools And Resources For Independent Projects With IndieHub
Developer Snippet Libraries
CodeSnippet Helps Developers Store, Organize, and Share Reusable Code
Complimentary Community Career Studios
Specialty Food Association Establishes a New Support Center
Community Management Networking Tools
CoffeeChat Bot Automates Networking Events Inside Discord
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Custom News Feeds
AnythingFeed Lets You Build And Share Custom News Feeds Together Today
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
Business Planning Tools
Business Propel Builds Custom Business Canvas For Growth Planning
Video Comment Communities
Reddit Enables Video Replies Within Discussion Threads
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Social Gaming Networks
Playwrk Connects Professionals Through Curated Gaming Experiences
Breakthrough Development Hubs
Build Y Provides Tools and Insights to Drive Remarkable Creations
AI Tool Marketplaces
Cornucopia AI Connects SMBs With AI Tools To Boost Growth
No-Code Community Builders
Build Engaging Webflow Communities Easily With Supersparks Features
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Social Workplace Branding Tools
Soshial Helps You Build and Grow a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
Collaborative Chat Platforms
Integral Enables Focused, Intentional Communication for Teams
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Peer Feedback Networks
IndieVoice Helps Indie Hackers Share and Receive Product Feedback
Social Chess Networks
Matchess Connects Local Chess Players And Venues For Real-Life Games
Professional Networking Communities
Waivly Connects Professionals Through A Private Network
SEO Boost Platforms
Startup Fast Helps Founders Get Discovered and Improve Search Visibility
Startup Essentials Bundles
The App Tool-Kit Helps Digital Creators Launch with the Right Tools
Community Strategy Guides
Community Building Guidebook Provides Frameworks To Grow Engaged Groups
Workplace Engagement Platforms
Café Helps Teams Connect Through In Person Meetings And Events
Comprehensive Content Guides
Content Creation Wiki Provides Step-By-Step Guides For Better Content
Creator Marketing Platforms
Affiliate Creatives Connects Businesses With Performance-Based Payouts
Team Knowledge Hubs
Project.A Helps Startups Document, Share, and Collaborate Efficiently
Competitor Monitoring Tools
Bardeen Community Playbook Tracks Competitors And Sends Alerts
Founder Support Networks
Ramen Club Provides Community And Tools To Help Founders Profit
Local Business Finders
BuyLokals Helps Users Discover and Support Community Businesses
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub