Ebay x Colony: A New Chapter in Ancoats

We are pleased to announce that our sister company, Colony, has been selected by eBay as their workspace operator in Manchester for their Web3 team. Colony is a leading provider of premium workspaces designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses and professionals. With six venues across Manchester city centre, Colony offers flexible workspace solutions tailored to clients' requirements, including private offices, flexible desks, meeting rooms, and communal areas.

eBay has secured a spacious 4,000 sq. ft serviced office within The Astley. Perfectly placed on the border of two of the most exciting neighbourhoods in Central Manchester, The Astley is on the edge of the eclectic Northern Quarter and Ancoats, surrounded by thriving creative businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. The Astley has two floors of vibrant and soulful interior with carefully designed spaces to encourage ideas to flow and develop individually and with colleagues. The space includes private offices, flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, and communal areas, designed to drive innovation, attract top talent, and support eBay’s business objectives in the North West.

eBay and other Colony members benefit from premium facilities, tailored services, and a dynamic community, all essential for fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment. This collaboration highlights eBay’s commitment to innovation and growth and just how perfectly suited Colony coworking areas are for sizeable and successful businesses. Andy Gray, Director of eBay’s Web3 team, highlighted the advantages of this move: “Serviced offices give us the ability to scale quickly and leverage the resources at hand. We are very happy to be in our new home with Colony!”

Rebecca Cox, Operations Director at Colony, expressed excitement about the partnership: “We are delighted to be chosen by eBay as their workspace partner in Manchester. This partnership highlights the value of our flexible workspaces and underscores our commitment to providing exceptional workspace solutions to businesses of all sizes. We look forward to supporting eBay’s growth and success in Manchester and beyond.”

The collaboration between Colony and eBay marks a significant milestone, presenting opportunities for mutual growth and success for all involved and is paving the way for further success and development in Manchester’s bustling landscape. As Northern Group and Colony continue to expand their presence in Manchester, we remain dedicated to empowering businesses of all sizes to thrive in today’s dynamic work environment. As for Manchester, the business landscape continues to improve and solidify its reputation as a leading hub for commerce and industry, making it an extremely attractive location for businesses seeking to expand and innovate.

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