Caroline Collective has hosted a wedding reception but no wedding. In unrelated history: Alex, Tara and myself did crash a wedding reception the weekend CC opened.
To add to Alex's comments below: More than likely you've structured your coworking space to provide the highest value for its coworkers. This means anything you choose to do at the space outside that goal could reduce value for these anchor members. Just because you have a large room does not mean it is an event space. This is especially true if that large room houses your full-time desk members. Show your work: When Caroline Collective was in its infancy we had our dedicated desk space in the same location as the place we would hold events. We held a large number of events the first several months we were open and each time these people would have to move. Obviously this was a problem for these people and for their ability to do work. We've now moved our dedicated desk space to a private section of the building that is never used as desk space and we have our light members in the room where we do events. The number of events that we hold has been significantly reduced to continue providing value for the people who really matter: the members. Currently, we do not plan events during the work day at all unless there are no other options and we have given ample notice for our light members. The bottom line is that if you're going to do events at your space, it should have been part of the plan from the beginning. Holding regular events in a space that is not designed for it is a competing goal with trying to create a fertile workplace for the community. Matthew On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Susan Evans <[email protected]>wrote: > An Indy Hall wedding?! That's got to be a coworking first - anyone else > hosted a wedding at their space?! > __ > Office Nomads > officenomads.com > 206-484-5859 > > > > On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Alex Hillman - Indy Hall < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Agreed with what Bianca said. We allow the space to be used for events >> that are beneficial to Indy Hall membership in one way or another. We >> have very strong preference to events that are organized or led by >> members, and treat everything else in a case by case basis. >> >> It's a slippery slope once you're renting the workspace to other >> groups, especially as your full time membership grows. Now that we're >> at >30 full time people, a large-scale event in the space means >> packing up everybody's things and moving them. That's gotta be VERY >> beneficial to our members, so we only do it for parties and events >> that members can attend. Two weekends ago, we hosted our second ever >> 100% private event in 4 years, a wedding of one of our members. They >> actually got married and held the reception at Indy Hall. It was >> awesome to be a part of their special day and see how they re-imagined >> Indy Hall as a place to get married. When we get pictures, I'll post >> them! >> >> Bottom line - we run this decision through the same filter we run >> every decision through: (how) does this benefit the members? >> If the answer is no or unclear, we typically say no. >> >> -Alex >> >> /ah >> indyhall.org >> coworking in philadelphia >> >> On May 17, 8:34 am, Bianca Rico <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Jordan, >> > I think renting out for event space is great for revenue and for >> > advertising. We always rent out our space but as long as we believe it >> > has something to do with what we are doing here at MiamiShared.com. For >> > any tech related event that we think our members would like to attend , >> > we let them host here for a discounted price, the only rule being that >> > our members can attend for free. Also during the event the community >> > managers are always around and we promote the space for people who ask. >> > Also at least once or twice during the event, the organizers usually >> > give a shout out to us or let us make our own introduction. All and all >> > I really like renting out for events or hosting events period because it >> > draws more people in who might have never known we were here in the >> > first place. >> > >> > -- >> > Sincerely, >> > Bianca Rico >> > Client Services >> > MiamiShared.com >> > Tel: 305-929-8688, ext. 143 >> > Fax: 305-397-1250http://www.miamishared.com >> > >> > On 5/17/2011 1:02 AM, Jordan Grader ♥ ҉- wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > Hi all, >> > >> > > I am seeking to rent out an event space on 5/20 for a party of about >> > > 100-150 people. >> > >> > > Are there benefits to coworking spaces renting out the space for >> > > parties for income? >> > >> > > Would anyone be able to suggest some good locations in San Francisco? >> > >> > > Thank you! >> > >> > > -- >> > > ☮Jordan Grader >> > > The Happiness Institute >> > > m: 312.613.1428 >> > > s: jordan.grader >> > >> > > -- >> > > 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. >> >> -- >> 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. >> >> > -- > 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. > -- Matthew Wettergreen, Ph.D e: [email protected] w: http://matthewwettergreen.com c: 713.825.4613 t: @organprinter -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. 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