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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Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Bright Soda-Brand Office Spaces
BIT CREATIVE Designs the Coca-Cola HBC Headquarters
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
AI-Powered Search Tools
Industry Experts Debut the AI-Powered Search and a New Online Community
Ethical Coffee Partnerships
Win Win Coffee Collaborates with Aramark for Community Impact
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Inclusive Independent Bookstores
Good Books in Cornwall, New York is Community-Focused
Digital Nomad Career Sites
Remote Nomad Jobs Curates 100% Remote Jobs for Skilled Workers
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Global No-Code Communities
The NoCode Crew Connects Nocoders For Collaboration, Learning, & Growth
AI Community Platforms
Arena Community Builds And Monetizes AI-Powered Communities On Your Website
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Positivity-Sharing Platforms
What Went Well Today is an Open-Source Space to Share Daily Hope
Communal Social Video Features
Instagram Blend Create Communal Reel Playlists with Friends
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces
Blossoms Helps Families Exchange Gently Used Children's Clothing
Social Media Aggregators
Feed Page Centralizes And Shares All Your Social Media Updates
LGBTQ+ Business Networking Apps
'Famm Connect' Showcases Queer-Owned Businesses
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
No-Code Knowledge Platforms
Micro Teams Helps Businesses Create In-App Guidance for Productivity
Community-Powered Recommendations
'Something Like' Offers Community Recommendations For Anything
Experimental Urban City Developments
Toyota Presents the First Phase of the Woven City at CES
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Literary Community Shops
Bold Fork Books Houses an Extensive Collection of Culinary Books
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Stress Relief Communities
Feel So Joy Offers Space For Users Can Connect with Like-Minded People
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Founder Marketing Networks
Startup Growth Syndicate Offers Free Marketing Tools and Community
Automobile Design Communities
WA COMMUNITY Connects Enthusiasts To Share Car Design Ideas
Professional Networking Tools
Boardy Builds Connections Through Personalized Introductions
Community Engagement Platforms
Dmany Builds Loyal Communities to Fuel Growth and Success
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Team Collaboration Platforms
Teamhub.com Centralizes Projects, Chat, Docs, and More for Easy Work
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
Connective Remote Working Platforms
Creare Helps Find Inspiring Remote and Creative Work Locations
3D-Printed Community Centers
One Heart and Hassell Design the Hope Village in Tanzania
Branded Health Initiatives
Hims & Hers Debut Health Collective & Community Member Council
Community Behavioral Health Campaigns
Comprehensive Healthcare Debuts a New Recruitment Campaign
Underutilized Property Revitalization Projects
Thrive Living Focuses on Underutilized Properties
Business Idea Development
Think Tank Pro Helps Turn Ideas into Actionable Business Plans
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Business Operation-Optimizing Tools
Vemlo Debuts Tools for Business Operations & Online Visibility
Digital Accessibility Job Finders
Accessibility Cafe Helps Users Apply for Specialized Jobs
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Student Network Platforms
Studeen Connects Students Through School-Specific Sharing Communities
Community Experience Hubs
Gradual Brings Events, Content, and Conversations Into One Platform
Social Content Generator
Coso.ai Creates and Approves Weekly Social Content in Minutes
Community-Harnessing Workplaces
CLB Architects Helps in Creating the New EMIT Technologies Office
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Creative Planning Boards
Creativit 1.2 Helps You Organize Ideas in One Unified Moodboard
Community-Building Social Features
YouTube Debuts a Communities Tab for Discord-Style Interactions
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
AI Thinking Workspaces
Cove Is A Visual Workspace For Brainstorming And Project Planning
Professional Networking Matches
Osmos Connects Like-Minded Professionals for 1-on-1 Conversations
Fitness Marketplace Platforms
Funkcio Connects Fitness Enthusiasts with Services and Advice
Indie Hacker Networks
Starters Lab Connects Indie Hackers to Build, Share, and Grow Together
Multipurpose Bright Community Parks
Local and Pir 2 Join to Design the Skakkeringen Park
Employment-Focused Charity Initiatives
ComIT Addresses Barriers and Provides Free Tech Training
Business Feedback Platforms
Two Cents Helps Gather Constructive Feedback for Products and Services
Community Gaming Initiatives
Riot Games' 'Riot Play Club' is an Inclusive, Engaging Experience
Digital Nomad Communities
Sorted Nomad is a Community for Insights While Traveling the World
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Redesigned Online Property Marketplaces
SWAPD Has Unveiled a Redesigned Community Platform
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
Custom Design Concepts
'FREE Design Concepts' Offers Tailored Web Design From Experienced Experts
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
Diverse Empowerment Newsletters
The Beautiful Societies Delivers Uplifting, Informative Content
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
AI Networking Platforms
Team-Up Helps Entrepreneurs Connect, Share Ideas, and Expand Networks
Business Organization Systems
Solopreneur Second Brain Streamlines Your Workflow and Tasks
Community-Driven Product Feedback
Peerfecter Facilitates Honest Feedback on Ideas and Products
Integrated Productivity Platforms
GoodGains Work Combines Trello, Slack, Zoom, & More Into a Tool
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Universal Search Platforms
Reddo Allows You to Search Products, Companies, and Other Creations
All-in-One Content Platforms
'Chips' Enables Seamless Content Creation and Community Engagement
Small Business Resources
Forge and Prosper Provides Essential Tips for Business Success
Creative Journey Hubs
ContentCraft Guides Content Creators with Tools, Tips, and Monetization
Group Coaching Platforms
Coaching.com Has Unveiled an Upgraded Version of Its Platform
Content Studio Marketplaces
ContCave Connects Creators and Brands With Professional Shoot Spaces
Community-Based Selling Platforms
Build, Sell, and Thrive with Digital Creations with YouTribe
Community Discovery Tools
Audience List Invites Users to Discover and Join 1,000+ Communities
Developer Resource Hubs
Dev Tips Offers Curated Tools and Resources for Web Developers Everywhere
Light-Controlled Co-Working Clubs
The Malin Opened a Location in Austin Designed by Chioco
Expansive Inclusivity Initiatives
Boathouse Group Implements a Supplier Diversity Program
Entrepreneurship Term Guides
InvestRoster Dictionary Offers 600+ Terms for Entrepreneurs’ Success
AI Support Tools
The Prompt Community is a Hub to Help You Find the Right Tools
Engaging Remote Work Solutions
Crewting Transforms Isolated Remote Workers into Teams
Community Builder Tools
Premiunity Builds, Shares Knowledge, and Earns Recurring Revenue
Professional Networking Platforms
Netchemy Connects And Shares Ideas With Professionals
Inclusive Women's Health Forums
The Online Health Community Offers Topic-Specific Connection
Recipe Sharing Networks
ICanCookFood Lets Foodies Share Recipes And Follow Culinary Creators
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
Startup Visibility Boosters
Startup Levels Drives Traffic And SEO With Leaderboard Exposure
Professional Networking Platforms
JustNetwork Helps Monetize Business Connections And Expertise
Boilerplate Discovery Platforms
Discover the Best Boilerplates with BuildFast.club’s Community
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Creative Collaboration Platforms
Buttonshift Simplify Projects with an Intuitive Approval Workflow
Retail Boosting Citywide Initiatives
Aberdeen is Bringing Back its 'Shop Aberdeen' Initiative
Work Communication Knowledge Bases
Bex Creates And Updates Team Knowledge Directly From Slack
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
SEO Resource Hubs
Daydream Library Offers SEO Insights, Case Studies, and Strategy Guides
Multi-Agent Workflow Tools
MindPal Community Showcase Provides Expert-Curated Workflows
Employee Engagement Platforms
WAYUT Boosts Team Connections with Employee-Led Activities
Can Food Community Platforms
Pacific Coast Producers Has Launched the Can Fan Community
Cycling Enthusiast Hubs
TheCyclingCollective is a Go-To Hub for Cycling Stories and Gear Reviews
Unified Collaboration Hubs
General Collaboration Centralizes Project Conversations Across All Apps
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Connective Remote Work Experiences
Open Studio Works as Airbnb for Home Offices for Remote Workers
Instant Page Builders
Build Landing Pages in Seconds With No Code Using the dMunity Platform
Social Proof Enhancement Tools
Proofify Boosts Businesses with Compelling Content and Reviews
Smart Meeting Platforms
That's What You Said! Highlights the Gaps in Modern Meeting Platforms
In-Person Community Builders
Spon Empowers People to Build Up Their Communities
Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards
IndiePage Showcases Startups that Compete for Top Spots
Community Growth Tools
Odd Circles Powers Engagement, Management, and Monetization for Communities
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Local Economic Growth Initiatives
Hershey's is Supporting Village Savings and Loan Associations
Task-Sharing Platforms
Troupe is a Platform for Teams That Promotes Transparency
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Developer Sharing Platforms
Devlopea Enables Developers To Share Code Snippets, Media, & Diagrams
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations
Community Matching Platforms
Matcha Lets Users Create and Manage 1:1 Community Programs
Collaborative AI Platforms
Collab and Create with Workspaice, Blending Human+AI for Innovation
Collaborative Product Communities
The Product City Builds Professional Credibility With Colleagues
Affordable Developer Networks
RocketDevs Connects Skilled Developers With Global Job Opportunities
Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces
Smarin Designs Officetopia Rethinking Modern Workspaces
Digital Entrepreneur Directories
WebKits Aggregates Boilerplate Templates Across Tech Stacks
Startup Partnership Platforms
Foundance Helps Startups Find Co-Founders and Structures Agreements
Startup Marketing Support
Aritiv Helps AI Startups Grow with SEO, PPC, and Web Design Services