ICYMI: The Copham Welcome Week

Collective recently expanded its presence in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood when it added The Copham in March. 

The Copham is a historic warehouse turned apartment community located on Washington Avenue just down the block from Collective’s ElseWarehouse. With its modern-meets-industrial style and a location in the heart of one of Minneapolis’ most vibrant neighborhoods, The Copham is a natural fit for the Collective portfolio.

Welcome Week at The Copham

To welcome residents of The Copham to Collective, we kicked things off with a Welcome Week full of happy hours, fun activities, and a little something extra to start each day, all rooted in our resident-first approach. It was a chance for residents to meet the Collective team, and for our team to put a face and name to the people who call The Copham home. 

It started strong with free piping hot (or ice cold) caffeinated beverages from Bean Sprout Coffee Co., a sibling-owned mobile coffee cart. The Bean Sprout crew brewed up a special menu for The Copham, featuring signature drinks like a Chocolate Orange latte and a Strawberry Matcha. Each hot drink was topped with a laser-etched Copham logo on top. It was a little extra in the best way and each drink was absolutely delicious.

The Copham logo laser etched onto a latte
Pastries during Welcome Week at The Copham
Residents of The Copham wait in line for coffee from Bean Sprout Coffee Co as part of Welcome Week
An iced latte from Bean Sprout Coffee Co during The Copham Welcome Week

No housewarming party would be complete without gifts. Our team designed custom leather coasters brought to life by Leather Works Minnesota exclusively for The Copham, including one featuring a street map of the North Loop. It was a fun surprise waiting for residents when they got home, and a subtle nod to the neighborhood we’re proud to be part of. We left a few extra scattered throughout The Copham. Something tells us they’ll find new homes pretty quickly.

We kept the fun surprises coming by hiding golden tickets throughout The Copham, each one earning the lucky recipient prizes like a bluetooth speaker or LEGO set. Once word got out, it turned into a frenzy of fun and the tickets were all found in no time.


No golden ticket was needed for one of our favorite events of the week: Wine Down Wednesday. The happy hour brought a little Napa Valley to the North Loop of Minneapolis thanks to Beck, a resident from nearby ElseWarehouse. He shared stories from his years working in California vineyards while the Collective team and residents crafted wine glass charms. Not a bad way to spend an evening with new friends.

Custom leather coasters brought to life by Leather Works Minnesota featuring The Copham logo and a Minneapolis North Loop street map
Resident of The Copham holds his winning Golden Ticket
Wine glass charms during Wine Down Wednesday at The Copham
Copham residents make wine glass charms during Wine Down Wednesday

Thursday night, we filled the lobby of The Copham with bright, fresh flowers, a bright spot on an otherwise unusually chilly day. Residents could grab a ready-made bundle of fresh-cut blooms or build their own, wrapped in rustic paper, stamped with The Copham logo, and finished with twine. It was our own little way to bring a hint of spring to The Copham.

We finished the week with a North Loop party, complete with a live set from a local DJ, apps, drinks, and good vibes. Hosted at nearby ElseWarehouse, it brought both communities together for the night. Neighbors and friends also got hands-on with a tote bag customization station led by Bound Nolo’s Colleen, adding their own flare to something they could take home. We’ll definitely be doing that again.

It was a great week with new connections and great stories. We’re excited for what’s ahead at The Copham.

Flower bouquets branded with The Copham logo
Evening rooftop view from the The Copham during Welcome Week
Residents sort through charms and patches at the bag making station during The Copham welcome week
The Copham sign on Washington Avenue

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