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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Work-Friendly Beers
Creative Juice is a Low-Strength "Desk Beer" for Creative Problem-Solving
Professional SEO Services
Business Owners Can Elevate Your Online Presence with Optimization
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Remote Work-Locating Tools
The Remote Worker Helps Digital Nomads Find a Temporary Space to Work
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Bright Soda-Brand Office Spaces
BIT CREATIVE Designs the Coca-Cola HBC Headquarters
Ethical Coffee Partnerships
Win Win Coffee Collaborates with Aramark for Community Impact
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Inclusive Independent Bookstores
Good Books in Cornwall, New York is Community-Focused
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
Hair Brand Communities
Olaplex Pro Collective Was Introduced for Its 10th Anniversary
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Diverse Community Creator Programs
The Champion Creators Program Harnesses Diverse Expression
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Literary Community Shops
Bold Fork Books Houses an Extensive Collection of Culinary Books
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Stress Relief Communities
Feel So Joy Offers Space For Users Can Connect with Like-Minded People
Community Behavioral Health Campaigns
Comprehensive Healthcare Debuts a New Recruitment Campaign
Specialty Drink Community Hubs
The Oatbox FOAMO Club Shares Exclusive Events, Pro Tips and More
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Co-Created Beauty Glosses
Convié Creates Community-Focused Beauty Innovations
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Collaborative Bright Office Spaces
Bespoke Only Designs Her New Spring Office Loft Space
3D-Printed Community Centers
One Heart and Hassell Design the Hope Village in Tanzania
Connective Pet Communities
Petigo Connects Pet Owners So They Can Share Photos, Engage, and More
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Co-Creating Consumer Communities
The Sam's Club Member’s Mark Community Provides Valuable Feedback
Self-Designed Exhibition Spaces
Kiki & Joost Adds a New Installation Space to Eindhoven Studio
Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Community-Building Social Features
YouTube Debuts a Communities Tab for Discord-Style Interactions
Rock-Climbing Work Spaces
Paris has a Hidden Climbing Gym and Cowork Space Inside a Chapel
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Digital Nomad Communities
Sorted Nomad is a Community for Insights While Traveling the World
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Community Gaming Initiatives
Riot Games' 'Riot Play Club' is an Inclusive, Engaging Experience
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
AI Research Collaboration Platforms
Synthical is an Online Community for Scientists and Research
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Property Co-Host Networks
Airbnb's Co-Host Network Connects Owners with Property Assistants
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Online Vehicle Owners Communities
OMMT is an online community for like-minded car lovers
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Connective Men's Wellness Apps
'Find a Men's Group' Helps Men Seeking Community and Support
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Company Culture-Enhancing Communication Tools
Motivosity Has Unveiled a New Feature Called Spaces
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Community-Driven Product Feedback
Peerfecter Facilitates Honest Feedback on Ideas and Products
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Group Coaching Platforms
Coaching.com Has Unveiled an Upgraded Version of Its Platform
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Expansive Inclusivity Initiatives
Boathouse Group Implements a Supplier Diversity Program
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
AI Support Tools
The Prompt Community is a Hub to Help You Find the Right Tools
Empowering AI Enthusiast Support
The AIMidUs Community on Slack is a Space to Discuss AI
Engaging Remote Work Solutions
Crewting Transforms Isolated Remote Workers into Teams
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Inclusive Women's Health Forums
The Online Health Community Offers Topic-Specific Connection
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
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Design Showcase Platforms
todays.design Creates a Community of Artists Showing their Best Work
Multifunctional Cross-Disciplinary Buildings
The BLOX Building in Represents Joint Thinking
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Design Service Launch Exhibitions
The Public Records Exhibition Marks a New Design Service
Virtual Entrepreneurial Workshops
autonom.me is Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Makers
Bite-Sized Team Learning
Tidbitly is Designed Slack Workspaces to Foster Team Engagement
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Can Food Community Platforms
Pacific Coast Producers Has Launched the Can Fan Community
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
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
Professional Networking Platforms
Peerlist Helps Individuals and Businesses Create Profiles
Connective Daily Email Groups
Glory Morning Connects Like-Minded People Via Email
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Employee Recognition Tools
Teamlight Shines a Spotlight on Employees and Their Great Work
Niche Number-Focused Community Forums
37 Heaven is a Place for Users to Celebrate the Number 37
Quiz Competition Platforms
Jargon Jive is a Space for People to Build Engaging Quizzes
Cohost Homestay Networks
The Airbnb Co-Host Network Connects Hosts to Other Hosts for Assistance
In-Person Community Builders
Spon Empowers People to Build Up Their Communities
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Entrepreneur-Specific Global Hubs
Endeavor Has Launched a New Global Hub in London
Local Economic Growth Initiatives
Hershey's is Supporting Village Savings and Loan Associations
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Task-Sharing Platforms
Troupe is a Platform for Teams That Promotes Transparency
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Senior-Targeted Website Builders
Dwellr Seeks to Help Senior Communities Facing Limitations
Celebratory Workplace Recognition Tools
Worklife Helps Employees Recognize One Another
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Collaborative Insights Sharing
Collabwriting Empowers Teams to Collect and Share Across the Web
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate
Team-Based Wellness Challenges
Bright Break Enhances the Well-Being of Remote and Hybrid Employees
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love
Efficient Job Outreach Solutions
Career Connect Helps Job Seekers Find Company Emails
Digital Entrepreneur Directories
WebKits Aggregates Boilerplate Templates Across Tech Stacks