AMESBURY — While working from home allows you to stay in the comfort of your pajamas, it can also weaken one’s work-life balance. A local business, Resurge CoWorking, provides a solution for those looking for a happy medium.
The space at 25 Water St. is decorated in earth tones with plants aplenty and offers remote workers the chance to do business away from their homes. The business provides ample seating for visitors, with the option of communal desks and tables as well as multiple private offices.
While the business is new to Amesbury, its other location at 40R Merrimac St. has been a part of the Newburyport business community for the past few years.
Sarah Lord, owner of the Amesbury location, said she was excited to officially open a location in her hometown.
“It’s pretty surreal. It’s really exciting,” she said.
Lord said Amesbury residents have welcomed the new business, with many understanding the purpose of spaces such as Resurge after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Everyone seems really excited, and they understand the concept a bit more. Coworking five years ago still seemed a little foreign. I think post-pandemic, we’re definitely in a place where people understand coworking,” she said.
The space is next door to another recently opened Amesbury business, The Juice House, which had its soft opening this summer.
As Resurge celebrated its entry into the business community, local business owners stopped by to show their support.
Amanda Morrill, co-owner of CrossFit Amesbury, stopped by the grand opening and said she believes it is important to support fellow local business owners.
“We’re all small businesses. It’s a small community. And, it’s important to support each other and show that from a community standpoint,” she said.
Lord, along with Morrill, is now part of a business community with a number of women-owned businesses.
Renee Terry, owner of Sweet Cheeks, a nearby cookie shop, also stopped by the grand opening. Terry said female business owners throughout the city can turn to each other for support and advice.
“It’s amazing because we are all within the same boat of some sort. We all know as women how to adjust and pivot and move. And, we can rely on each other for support. It really is like a sisterhood,” she said.
Terry also said she is excited to see Lord’s business occupying the space and bringing more traffic to Water Street businesses.
“I’m just excited about Sarah having this space,” she said. “I think it’s a perfect fit with The Juice House next door. And, I think it will drive more people down to Water Street and see that we actually have more to offer. And, that Amesbury doesn’t start and end in the circle.”