Over the past few weeks I've met/emailed several group members to discuss the idea of creating a non-profit organization to support coworking space owners and members.
The idea is to have an organization whose mission is to help spaces start and sustain themselves, and link them together. Imagine a knowledge base of information and resources for a space catalyst, or collaborating with members in other locations via video conferencing or finding the specific expertise you need for your latest project through a member directory... Coworking will be an industry, not just a movement. This organization can also assist the independent worker and entrepreneurial spirit found in so many members...I'd love to connect members with affordable and much-needed medical or disability insurance... There seems to be some interest in this idea. What do YOU think? Good idea? Let's discuss. If yes, I see two next steps: 1. Form a Board of Advisors to define the mission and vision of the organization and contribute their expertise and knowledge. Not sure of the time commitment needed - probably minimal - perhaps an hour conference call in the next few weeks. 2. Define a list of projects for the Cowork Network and help identify people to assist. Would love to hear your opinions pro or con, on list or off. Thanks, Karen Origlio [EMAIL PROTECTED] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
