EnterpriseWorks Tenant Services and Resources

The EnterpriseWorks Tenant Portal serves as a way to centralize important resources and information for EnterpriseWorks tenants. Below, you’ll find information about access, maintenance, and the wide ranging benefits of being a tenant at EnterpriseWorks.

Maintenance, Rent, Mail/Shipping, and More

Here you will find the most common resources that EnterpriseWorks tenants may need, such as submitting maintenance requests, how to pay rent, and more.

Submitting a Maintenance Request

Submitting a Maintenance Request Please complete the online service request form, and an EnterpriseWorks staff member will contact you for scheduling. If this is an maintenance related emergency outside of regular business hours, please call (217) 333-0340

Submit a Maintenance Request

Paying Your Rent

Paying Your Rent

Tenants will receive a paper invoice from the University of Illinois, delivered to their EW mailbox. Rent is due by the 28th of the same month. Payment can be made by check, mailed to the address on the invoice, or via online portal (see instructions below).

View Instructions for Online Rent Payments

Sending and Receiving Mail/Packages

Sending and Receiving Mail/Packages Incoming Mail and Shipping

Each company is provided a mailbox located on the first floor.

For items that are incoming that are large and require a lift gate or dock, please contact Jim Wells, Facility Manager, to make delivery arrangements.

Outgoing Mail and Shipping

Outgoing USPS mail can be placed in the North entrance USPS labeled mailbox
Outgoing packages can also be left on the outgoing racks at the North entrance of EW, after calling UPS/FedEx/DHL/Amazon to arrange for pickup
FedEx has a drop box [6:15 pm pick-up] located in parking lot to the east of EnterpriseWorks

The receiving dock on the west end of the building houses a pallet jack, dolly, and two small carts

Using the EnterpriseWorks Printer

Using the EnterpriseWorks Printer For instructions on how to properly configure your device for use of the EnterpriseWorks printer, please see the attached instruction document below.

Setting Up the EnterpriseWorks Printer

Getting Access to the Building

Getting Access to the Building Your Keycard is used to enter the EnterpriseWorks building, wet lab, and shared equipment spaces. For any tenant or employee who needs access to their office/lab space in the EnterpriseWorks building, please request a Prox Card using the form below. Your request will be processed, and you will receive an email from Sheri Wilson with further instructions.

Request a Prox Card Here

Conference Rooms, Atrium, Outdoor Spaces

Here at EnterpriseWorks, we have a wide variety of spaces that are available for reservations, including conference rooms, outdoor patio space, and the atrium. Reserve a space here.

Labs, Coworking Spaces, and More

Here at EnterpriseWorks, we offer a variety of shared spaces for anyone to use, such as shared lab space, co-working spaces, a kitchen and more.

Using the Shared Equipment Lab

Shared Equipment Lab

EnterpriseWorks Suite 200 is a shared equipment lab with access for lab tenants at no additional charge.

Equipment List:

Eppendorf Centrifuge 5415D X2
Eppendorf Centrifuge 5810R
Sorval Centrifuge RCC5 Plus
Yamato Drying Oven DX302
DDM Novistar GF-B Reflow Oven
Consolidated Autoclave
Accument A15 Plus PH Meter
Mettler Toldeo AX304 Balance
Thermo Scientific GenPure Pro UV/UF DI Water system
Leica S6E Microscope
Fischer Scientific
Stereomaster
Microscope
Dry ice is available for tenant use

Using the Coworking Spaces

Using the Coworking Spaces

EnterpriseWorks has a coworking space on the second floor on the West end of the building, available for use at anytime with common area desks, phone-booth rooms for private calls, and a lounge space that can be used for relaxing, meetings, or a quiet place to work.

Using the Maker Space

Maker Space

EnterpriseWorks Suite 143 is a shared maker space with access for lab tenants at no additional charge.

Equipment List:

Mill/TDrill/Tapping Machine, Grizzly G0519
Horizontal Bandsaw, Grizzly G0622
Miter Saw
3D Printer, Ultimaker 3
3D printer, UP Mini
Laser Cutter
Air compressor
Metal Lathe, Grizzly G0602Z
Vertical Bandsaw, Porter Cable
Drill Press, Porter Cable
Belt Sander
Bench grinder
Various hand tools

Using the Kitchen

Kitchen

The kitchen area includes:

Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave ovens
Toaster oven
Plasticware
Soda/snack machines in the dock area
Coffee and condiments
Ceramic coffee cups
Hot water kettle
Variety of teas from Tiesta Tea
Assorted ramen noodle cups

Safety Plan

Each tenant is responsible for creating and maintaining a lab safety plan.
- Tenants are in the unique position of being a business in a University building.
- EnterpriseWorks is part of the University of Illinois Research Park, and falls under the DRS (Division of Research Safety) umbrella.
DRS has provided detailed handouts that cover important safety related topics, including:
DRS provided trainings, along with the handouts provided here, are a starting point for creating your first Lab Safety Plan.
- Tenants are required to have a Lab Safety Plan.

Resources, Shared Services, and More

As a tenant at EnterpriseWorks, you’re provided with numerous benefits, such as our Entrepreneurial Resources, Shared Services projects, and more.

Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging, Bike Tags, and More

At EnterpriseWorks, we want to make sure everyone has a path to Research Park, which is why we’ve provided information about parking, bus routes, vehicle charging, and more.

Bus Routes in Research Park

Bus Routes in Research Park

The public transit system in Urbana-Champaign makes travelling to and from Research Park easy. Learn more about the bus routes at the link below.

Learn About Bus Routes

Charging Your Electric Vehicle

Electric Vehicle Charging

In the southeast corner of the EnterpriseWorks’ parking lot, electric vehicle charging is available for use by Research Park employees.

Learn About Charging Electric Vehicles

Parking at EnterpriseWorks

Parking (same as Incubator page)

EnterpriseWorks offers two available permit parking lots to tenants and their employees:

North Parking Lot (entrance on Oak St)
East Parking Lot (entrance on Hazelwood Dr)

For any tenant or employee that needs a parking pass for the EnterpriseWorks parking lot, please see Sheri Wilson at the EnterpriseWorks front desk.

Registering Your Bike

Registering Your Bike

Research Park has bicycle paths and docks, making getting here easy for bike-riders. Registering for the Project 529 Shield tag protects your bike.

Learn More About Bikes & Registration

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