GRAND OPENING FOR THE RUNWAY SET AUGUST 25

GRAND OPENING FOR THE RUNWAY SET AUGUST 25

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin Regional Entrepreneurship and

Economic Development (REED) Center will open its new coworking space named The Runway

with a grand-opening celebration from 10 a.m.-noon, Wed., Aug. 25, at 240 Lindell Street in

Martin. The Runway serves as an office space for entrepreneurs, small business owners and

remote workers to connect and collaborate on various projects. Attendees are welcome to tour

the space, enjoy coffee and donuts, and learn about the amenities offered.

Three Runway membership levels are available. The Pilot level is $50 monthly and

allows for use of the facilities from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. The Aviator level is $100 monthly

and allows for 24/7 access. The Flying Ace level is $150 monthly and provides 24/7 access, as

well as a designated desk with lockable storage. Runway membership for UT Martin students

with a valid Skyhawk card is $25 monthly.

Runway amenities include a business address, 1GIG Wi-Fi, Sit/Stand desks, 27” Dell

monitors, a copier, security cameras, multiple seating areas, scheduled use of training rooms,

access to virtual conferencing technology, on-site business seminars, on-site economic

development specialists and connections to subject matter experts, UT Martin faculty, staff and

student interns. For non-members, access to The Runway is $20 per day, and allows for access

from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.

For more information or to become a member of The Runway, visit www.utm.edu/reed

or contact Landy Fuqua, director of the REED Center, at REED@utm.edu.