About

THE HIVE CHESTER

The Hive Chester is a space where you are known.  We strive each day to create programs and activities to keep the community connected, healthy, and successful.  The building hosts shared space including a conference room, coworking space, private offices, and event space.  Included with all memberships is access to resources that harness the power of shared buying and larger communities. Entrepreneurs, remote employees, startups, freelancers, and all who choose to be a member will thrive in our community.

THE FOUNDER

Briana Jewczyn

I started The Hive Chester because I believe in the power of community. I was in the Coast Guard for 17 years. I was drawn to the Coast Guard because I’ve always felt like my purpose in life was to help others. On active duty and in the reserves I served on a ship, worked at a shore unit, attended graduate School at Yale, and most recently taught Physics at the US Coast Guard Academy. This was an incredible experience, but after having a family I wanted to be able to work closer to home. I quickly realized that working from my house was impossible. Our two small children and all the distractions of everyday life were an obstacle I had to overcome. After a series of serendipitous events I discovered coworking and knew that I needed to bring this model of co-opportunity to Chester. Like all entrepreneurs, I found that starting my own business was incredibly terrifying and a lot of work. With the support of my wonderful family and friends, I persevered. I knew that The Hive was a way that I could help others be successful and achieve work life balance that they deserve.