[Coworking] Re: Choosing a location based on need or viability?

2010-01-25 Thread felicity at cubes 
Hi Dave,

I think you need to look strongly at the demographics in choice and
just
as in real estate, location is important.  The space needs to be
convenient
to your market.  Does the area you are looking at have the
demographics
of people who will be using a coworking space?  My initial instinct is
no, based
on the very little you mentioned.  Ultimately, as learned from people
like
Alex of Indy Hall and Tony of New Work City, you have to build the
community and
if you have a strong community before you open the space, you will be
able to
discuss with them where they would want it which will help you build
your success.

Best of luck.

Felicity
Cubes&Crayons
Outside the Cube

On Jan 23, 9:23 pm, Cowork D  wrote:
> Hi there all!
>
> I wish to join the coworking movement by starting a facility around my
> neighborhood in NYC, in the area east or south east of Manhattan near
> the river. Looking at Citizen Space’s philosophy on coworking
> (collaboration, openness, community, localism, sustainability, and
> accessibility), I believe this movement (especially in the current
> economy) would benefit this area, dominated by low-income housing/
> immigrant families, the most.
>
> Looking at current NYC coworking facilities, they are located in a
> relatively bustling area of commerce and higher value real estate.  My
> question for the NYC fellows (other facilites around the world please
> chime in too!) is, what made you decide to open your coworking space
> in your chosen/current location?
>
> Looking forward to hearing thoughts on this issue, happy cow-orking…
> eh..coworking!
>
> Dave

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[Coworking] Re: 2 Years

2010-01-25 Thread felicity at cubes 
Thanks again, to everyone, for their warm wishes.  Looking forward to
seeing everyone at their 2 year and 10 year anniversaries!

Felicity


On Jan 25, 11:53 am, Jay  wrote:
> Congratulations Felicity!
>
> Jay
>
> The Network Hubwww.thenetworkhub.ca
> twitter.com/jaycatalan
>
> felicity at cubes wrote:
> > Hi Everyone,
>
> > Somehow Cubes&Crayons' 2 year birthday came up and surprised me this
> > year.  As many of you are now thinking of launching new spaces, 2
> > years in the coworking world suddenly seems like a long time.  What I
> > can tell you for those of you embarking into this arena is that is
> > challenging, thrilling, and after 2 years, we have hit our stride.
> > Just this month we have seen an enormous surge in new members and an
> > increase in use.
>
> > Coworking is definitely becoming more well-known and talked about it
> > and I feel lucky to be part of this great community.  So as we
> > celebrate 2 years, I definitely want to reach out and thank all of you
> > in the coworking group who have shared ideas, thoughts, conversations
> > and more as we learned with all of you about how to make this exciting
> > concept work.  I have found great resources and new friends.
>
> > I look forward to being part of the community for many years to come.
> > And for those of you in the Mountain View area, drop in Monday or
> > Tuesday this week for a cupcake - because, we do believe you can have
> > your cake and eat it, too!
>
> > All the best,
> > Felicity
> > Cubes&Crayons
> > Coworking meets Coplaying
>
> >www.cubesandcrayons.com
>
> > Outside the Cube
> > The space for professionals, entrepreneurs, and freelancers to
> > support, learn and engage in a community
> >www.otcsf.com

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[Coworking] crisiscamps

2010-01-25 Thread rachel young 
Hi all,

CrisisCamps, part of CrisisCommons, are ramping up once again in various
cities around the world to use technology to mitigate disaster, this time
with a focus on Haiti, and it is a way for many of us to use our skills to
help if we feel we can't help in so many other ways.

CrisisCampTO  had a great
kickoff/planning meeting yesterday, but our actual devcamp will be on Sat
Jan 30 at the University of Toronto, in coordination with CCs in other
cities.

I know that New Work City will be hosting CC this coming weekend, and
NedSpace in Portland as well. any others?
r.


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[Coworking] Mea Culpa :-(

2010-01-25 Thread Eli Malinsky 
Hey all

 

Super super sorry about the super super annoying "out of office" postings.
I'm on a bunch of lists but this is the only one that kept posting the Out
of Office message.

 

I'll make sure to temporarily unsubscribe from the list next time.

 

Happy 2010 everyone.

 

Eli  

 

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Re: [Coworking] Re: 2 Years

2010-01-25 Thread TCS 
Way to go Felicity!  Great to hear of so many sticking with it and seeing 
success!
Chad

On 2010-01-24, at 11:21 PM, felicity at cubes wrote:

> Thanks, Alex!  It feels really great to get there.  2010 is shaping up
> to be a big year for us.  Very excited about it all.
> 
> Thanks, Mike - I have no doubt you will hit 2 years with a bang, and
> hope to come celebrate when you get there.
> 
> Felicity
> 
> 
> On Jan 24, 7:37 pm, Mike Schinkel  wrote:
>> Congrats Felicity!  We look forward to being as excited about our 2nd 
>> birthday!
>> 
>> -Mike Schinkel
>> Ignition Alley Atlanta Coworkinghttp://ignitionalley.com
>> 
>> On Jan 24, 2010, at 10:11 PM, felicity at cubes wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Everyone,
>> 
>>> Somehow Cubes&Crayons' 2 year birthday came up and surprised me this
>>> year.  As many of you are now thinking of launching new spaces, 2
>>> years in the coworking world suddenly seems like a long time.  What I
>>> can tell you for those of you embarking into this arena is that is
>>> challenging, thrilling, and after 2 years, we have hit our stride.
>>> Just this month we have seen an enormous surge in new members and an
>>> increase in use.
>> 
>>> Coworking is definitely becoming more well-known and talked about it
>>> and I feel lucky to be part of this great community.  So as we
>>> celebrate 2 years, I definitely want to reach out and thank all of you
>>> in the coworking group who have shared ideas, thoughts, conversations
>>> and more as we learned with all of you about how to make this exciting
>>> concept work.  I have found great resources and new friends.
>> 
>>> I look forward to being part of the community for many years to come.
>>> And for those of you in the Mountain View area, drop in Monday or
>>> Tuesday this week for a cupcake - because, we do believe you can have
>>> your cake and eat it, too!
>> 
>>> All the best,
>>> Felicity
>>> Cubes&Crayons
>>> Coworking meets Coplaying
>> 
>>> www.cubesandcrayons.com
>> 
>>> Outside the Cube
>>> The space for professionals, entrepreneurs, and freelancers to
>>> support, learn and engage in a community
>>> www.otcsf.com
>> 
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