New coworking + event space opens in Gadsden

On Monday, December 4, the City of Gadsden and other Etowah County officials cut the ribbon on a new coworking space and event venue, The Venue2. Keep reading for all the details on how this space will fuel economic and small business development in Gadsden (plus why it’s called The Venue2).

About The Venue2 in Gadsden

The Venue2 is located in the same building as The Venue, one Gadsden’s newest multi-use rental facilities. Located on the banks of the Coosa River, it features 500,000 square feet of space for concerts, conventions, board meetings and celebrations.

In the same building was 7,000 square feet of unused space, which has now been transformed it into a hub for business development and entrepreneurship. Hence, the name—The Venue2.

With state-of-the-art meeting rooms, offices and spaces for collaboration, The Venue2 will be home to several small businesses and local organizations. Currently, they’re the new home of the Gadsden Etowah Industrial Development Authority (IDA).

Cutting the ribbon + details on The Venue2

The December 4 ribbon cutting saw large crowds, with Mayor Ford and over 300 other guests in attendance. After three years of planning, it’s worth a big celebration.

For those looking to start up a new business in North Alabama, this is a game changer. With flexible options for startups and established businesses alike, The Venue2 will foster the economic development that’s continued to grow in the Gadsden and surrounding areas.

The Venue2 is located at 201 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903, and more details can be found on Gadsden Etowah IDA’s Facebook page and the Etowah Chamber’s Facebook page.

Want updates like this delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter today.