Early stage members with open desk and dedicated desk access can utilize the 1871 co-working space in the Merchandise Mart. On the day of your new member orientation, you'll receive an email prompting you to set up OpenPath, our keyless entry system. Early stage members with virtual membership access do not have day-to-day access to the co-working space. However, if there's an event or PYROS session you'd like to attend in-person, please reach out to membership@1871.com. We are happy to assist within reason. 

Note: Front desk is staffed Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

1871 Chicago

222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza

Floor 12, Suite 1212

Chicago, IL 60654

Website: 1871.com

Facebook: facebook.com/1871Chicago

Instagram: @1871Chicago

Twitter: @1871Chicago

Youtube: @1871innovationhub

Blogs: https://blog.1871.com/

Press Releases: https://1871.com/category/press-releases/

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MEMBERSHIP: Billing, policies, adding team members, guests, canceling, perks, and other questions about your membership: membership@1871.com      

PROGRAMMING: PYROS, pitch practice, mentors + mentorship/programming inquiries: programming@1871.com

COMMUNICATIONS: Communications/Marketing questions and to share what’s happening with your company: marketing@1871.com

RECRUITING: For questions about our in-house recruiting services: recruiting@1871.com

CORPORATE INNOVATION: For learning how to best leverage 1871’s resources to support your company’s growth: corpinno@1871.com

EVENTS: Room requests and events inquiries: events@1871.com

FRONT DESK: Mail needs and general questions: frontdesk@1871.com 

MOMENTUM: Momentum Awards Dinner: momentum@1871.com

IT: OpenPath keyless entry system, WiFi connectivity questions, printer & IT needs: it@1871.com

TOURS: Tour inquiries: tours@1871.com

OTHER: If you don’t know whom to contact: contact@1871.com

1871 is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal property. Valuable personal items such as purses, wallets, and electronics should not be left in areas where theft might occur, and it is encouraged that members lock these items up if possible. 1871 provides lockers for $25/month and can be obtained by emailing frontdesk@1871.com.

1871 has security cameras throughout the space and will thoroughly investigate any situation where a member of our community is the victim of theft. If a member is missing something, they should immediately reach out to frontdesk@1871.com with a full description and image of the item that is missing, if available, as well as the last time and location it was seen. The 1871 Team will follow up immediately.