Furnishing the Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce’s New Coworking Space

The Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce represents businesses in Hocking County and the Hocking Hills region, advocating for local enterprises and promoting policies that foster economic growth in southeast Ohio. Recently, the Chamber embarked on an ambitious project—the launch of a first-of-its-kind coworking space in southeast Ohio. Supported by funding from the Ohio Builds grant, this innovative space required comprehensive design and furnishing to align with the Chamber’s vision of creating a professional, collaborative environment for the local business community.

The Challenge

The Chamber’s new coworking space demanded the complete reconfiguration of the office area. This included not only the design and layout but also the selection, delivery, installation, and setup of furniture. The goal was to create a productive and welcoming atmosphere, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. The project posed unique challenges, including:

• Managing the selection and installation of diverse furniture types to foster a welcoming, productive space for employees and guests.
• Collaborating with external designers and architects to align furniture placement with the overall vision for the space.
• Adaptability to meet the projects evolving demands and adjust furniture inventory as needed to accommodate the design.

Capital Choice Office Furniture’s Role

Capital Choice Office Furniture was recommended for the project by the architect and designer due to their reputation for high-quality furnishings and exceptional service. After submitting a winning bid, Capital Choice became the sole furniture dealer for the space. Key contributions included:

Extensive Collaboration

• Partnered with external designers to review options and renderings, ensuring furniture selections met the project’s aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Worked closely with the Chamber, architects, and designers to address and resolve dimension issues with furniture selected for the final design. Through proactive communication, appropriate replacement pieces were sourced and installed on time.

Comprehensive Service

• Provided a wide selection of in-stock furniture, enabling quick decisions and faster turnaround times.
  Delivered, assembled, and set up all furniture pieces, including seating, booths, banquettes, cubicles, desks, and other miscellaneous items.
• Assigned a dedicated project manager who visited the site multiple times to oversee the project’s progress and ensure seamless execution.

The Result

The coworking space opened successfully, with the Chamber expressing satisfaction with both the process and the final result. Key outcomes included:

• High-quality, aesthetically pleasing furniture that contributed to the professional and productive atmosphere of the space.
• Timely resolution of challenges, demonstrating Capital Choice’s commitment to problem-solving and customer satisfaction.
• A cohesive and functional co-working environment that reflects the Chamber’s dedication to supporting local businesses.

Conclusion: Capital Choice Office Furniture’s involvement in the Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce project highlights their ability to deliver tailored solutions for complex projects. By offering a wide range of high-quality furniture options, proactive communication, and industry-leading service, Capital Choice ensured the successful completion of a coworking space that serves as a model for innovation and collaboration in southeast Ohio. This case study underscores Capital Choice’s expertise and commitment to meeting the unique needs of their clients.

“Capital Choice provided many furniture options to choose from, and delivered, assembled and installed everything. We would absolutely choose Capital Choice again.”