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A New Normal

People line up, distanced from each other waiting to get into a drugstore across from StartWell on King St W in Toronto People line up, distanced from each other waiting to get into a drugstore across from StartWell on King St W in Toronto
As governments and society at large react to fears of COVID19, economic impacts have already been widespread. Most retail shops have closed - some owners have faced financial ruin and others have raised debt to continue paying landlords - even choosing to board-up their stores to wait out the storm. With bars, restaurants and places of entertainment closed, most people are now tiring of what feels like an extended winter hibernation. Just a month into 'lockdown' in Toronto and the city's livability has dramatically decreased... Sidewalk line-ups of grocery shoppers rob the in-store experience of pleasure, and isolated citizens in need of fresh air are increasingly being rushed away from parks - police are obviously struggling to understand and enforce what will keep people safe in open spaces. All of this should not establish a new paradigm for urban experience in our city. Though we risk becoming accustomed to such lifestyle restrictions, it is important to open our minds to what we want the New Normal to be when 'this' all ends. It is with this thinking that StartWell is launching a new content series and podcast to be published through our Digital Magazine and via iTunes + Spotify. This week we released two episodes of 'A New Normal' and will continue to speak to local entrepreneurs and innovators in attempts to chronicle their experiences whilst hopefully relating optimism that may inspire your own vision for the near future. If you have any recommendations for topics or stories we should cover, need access to space on campus or anything else, you can always reach me via qasim@startwell.co

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Meeting room rentals at StartWell in Toronto

Book any of our meeting rooms or venues on-demand for small or large company gatherings. We include presentation technology with complimentary barista service and a great vibe that your team will love.

  • Level Up

    Level Up

    Level Up

    Seating capacity: 150

    This spacious suite is perfect for all types of large corporate gatherings - from meetings to thought leadership sessions to seminars/trainings to socials. Fully furnished with layout options - plus full AV for stage presentations, content recording and live streaming. The space has a mixture of comfy lounge seating, hightop bar/eating areas and row seating plus a presentation space - all located just above our espresso bar at reception and looking onto King Street from a glass wall.

  • Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Dedicated Offsite Venue

    Seating capacity: 100

    Unique private suite with its own retail access from King Street, lounge setup, open concept bar with cold storage, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails and conferences. Full AV package with professional stage lighting, 2 large connected TVs, mic packages, PA, video conferencing and 3 whiteboards on wheels. 

  • The Third Floor

    The Third Floor

    The Third Floor

    Seating capacity: 50

    Large suite perfect for large team sessions - exposed brick and high ceilings combined with large West facing windows. Three 6-person breakout rooms included, plus open concept lounge and 2 washrooms. 4 large connected TVs with video conferencing and white boards on walls.

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    Bitmap

    Seating capacity: 16

    Comfortable large meeting room with large conference setup for 16 people just past our reception cafe. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, 3 white boards and 2 windows.

  • JPEG

    JPEG

    JPEG

    Seating capacity: 10

    A comfy board room featuring exposed brick at the back of the first floor in our main building.  With a large connected TV, video conferencing and 3 white boards.

  • Cube

    Cube

    Cube

    Seating capacity: 12

    A glass-enclosed board room next to the cafe on the first floor of our main building.  With a large connected TV, video conferencing, white board and privacy blinds.

  • Fast Forward

    Fast Forward

    Fast Forward

    Seating capacity: 4

    A cosy exposed brick meeting room on the first floor of our main building near the library. With a connected TV, large white board and window.  

  • Patio

    Patio

    Patio

    Seating capacity: 6

    An intimate board room just past the cafe on the first floor of our main building, across from our common hot desk workspace.  With a large connected TV, white board and sliding glass doors.

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