Ep.#103: Inside Opelika’s Colab: Workspaces That Build Community

We sit down with Elizabeth Boyle, general manager of Colab in downtown Opelika, to explore how a onetime Woolworths became a flexible home for private offices, coworking, and studios. The story blends renovation, hospitality, and community into a hub where work actually works.• What Colab offers across offices, coworking, conference rooms, and a shared studio• Renovation and expansion to 46 offices plus nearby satellites• Building history and ties to downtown Opelika• Elizabeth’s hospitality background shaping member experience• Use cases for remote workers, travelers, teams, and creators• Overcoming a past reputation from prior iterations• Practical sound mitigation with white noise and velvet• Why community, socials, and shared spaces set Colab apart• How to book tours and explore membershipcolabopelika.com334-748-9700