[Coworking] Re: T.E.A. FACTORY CO - Official Unofficial Opening!
This is very exciting Cindi, Reading PA was recently tagged in the national media as the poorest city in the US (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/us/reading-pa-tops- list-poverty-list-census-shows.html?pagewanted=all - September 26, 2011). And even more recently it was ranked as one of the most obese cities in America (http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2012/03/13/ obesity-in-america-10-fattest-cities - March 13, 2012). In the midst of the mess, there is so much talent and creativity. Those of us who live here find these statistics very disturbing, and it is time we start to revive our city. I believe that ventures like this coworking space can indeed help to turn the tide and inspire people in Reading, by bringing the community together. I am excited to be part of this (vital) community project. I would encourage the global community to please keep tabs on us as we take on the coworking challenge. We are grateful for the invaluable support and wealth of information that this group has been to us. Thanks talk to you soon. Bala. twitter.com/mdmnky On Mar 14, 10:36 pm, cindi abribat cabri1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi groupies! We are excited to announce the opening of the first coworking space in Reading, Pa! Special thanks to Alex Hillman and his dangerously awesome approach to sharing his knowledge and experiences with us! His workshop was an extremely valuable and worthwhile investment. The webinar was fantastic! Things fell into place almost effortlessly once we set our intention. We have been using Facebook groups to help us find and build our creative community! Our Official Unnoffial Opening: Friday...4-6PM! Stop in, check it out, bring a friend! T.E.A. FACTORY CO 580 Willow St. Reading, PA -- Cindi Abribat 610-223-5569 collaboration, openness, community, accessibility, sustainability -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Unconference Session Notes
Hi Iris, It was a pleasure meeting you at GCUC. I love my Working Alone Sucks t-shirt :) I'm co-founding a coworking space for media professionals in Philly and I would love to stay in contact with you as we build our space and community. Take care, Chakka Reeves http://www.chakkareeves.com Creative Director, Eighth House Creative LLC Co-Founder, Free Film Collective http://www.freefilmcollective.org 215-315-3181 Get my personal updates http://tinyletter.com/creeves https://www.facebook.com/FreeFilmCollective Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/FreeFilmCollective http://www.twitter.com/freedomreeves Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/freedomreeves http://www.linkedin.com/in/chakkareeves LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/chakkareeves http://vimeo.com/eighthhouse Vimeo http://vimeo.com/eighthhouse -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Chakka Reeves http://www.chakkareeves.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Coworking and Childcare - new google group!
I'm Jessie and I'm planning to open a coworking and child care space in Seattle. I greatly enjoyed meeting many of you in Austin. My website is purpleraincoats.wordpress.com. I've heard from about four different women also pursuing the same goal around the country, so I decided to get us all together in a google group. Please join if it's something you're considering or have advice about. http://groups.google.com/group/coworking-and-childcare Thank you! Jessie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] How much space per desk?
Hi Rena, Just a note to say hi! I have been following the co-working wiki for a while with some interest. I don't know if there is anything I can do to support, but I am very interested in learning more about what you are thinking of doing here. Currently I work (or try to work) from my house. Best, Peter From: Rena Tom bob...@gmail.com To: Coworking coworking@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:20 AM Subject: [Coworking] How much space per desk? Hi all, I have just been lurking for a while. I am in San Francisco and plan to open a space - not entirely coworking but a hybrid clubhouse space, with more focus on event rentals and classes. Anyway, I'm trying to get some numbers together and was wondering if there was a rule-of-thumb for how much square footage to allot per desk. Things are crazy expensive here so I need to balance the steady income per desk versus space rental income. Thanks for any tips; if this has been covered before let me know. Rena -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: T.E.A. FACTORY CO - Official Unofficial Opening!
Thanks CJay! On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Cheryl Jaycox cheryl.cajservi...@gmail.com wrote: Cindi, Congrats and Good Luck! Very exciting finally opening! Looking forward on hearing more about your opening CJay On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 10:36 PM, cindi abribat cabri1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi groupies! We are excited to announce the opening of the first coworking space in Reading, Pa! Special thanks to Alex Hillman and his dangerously awesome approach to sharing his knowledge and experiences with us! His workshop was an extremely valuable and worthwhile investment. The webinar was fantastic! Things fell into place almost effortlessly once we set our intention. We have been using Facebook groups to help us find and build our creative community! Our Official Unnoffial Opening: Friday...4-6PM! Stop in, check it out, bring a friend! T.E.A. FACTORY CO 580 Willow St. Reading, PA -- Cindi Abribat 610-223-5569 collaboration, openness, community, accessibility, sustainability -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Cheryl Jaycox Community Manager Micro Office Suites Business Center The HIVE@44,Business Coworking Community Phone: 636-405-3130 Cell: 314-800-4305 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Cindi Abribat 610-223-5569 collaboration, openness, community, accessibility, sustainability -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: T.E.A. FACTORY CO - Official Unofficial Opening!
Hey Bala... I agree this group has been an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration! We would never have been able to organize ourselves without this groups willingness to share its collective knowledge and experience. From what does a membership agreement look like, to how much does it cost to open a coworking space, we have benefited greatly from this group! Thanks to everyone here for being so open and responsive!! This is one of the most exciting ventures and being part of a global movement that is shifting the way we work and redefining our notions of how to work more collaboratively is one of the best parts! Thanks again everyone! On Friday, March 16, 2012, danielbala danielbalapeter...@gmail.com wrote: This is very exciting Cindi, Reading PA was recently tagged in the national media as the poorest city in the US (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/us/reading-pa-tops- list-poverty-list-census-shows.html?pagewanted=all - September 26, 2011). And even more recently it was ranked as one of the most obese cities in America (http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2012/03/13/ obesity-in-america-10-fattest-cities - March 13, 2012). In the midst of the mess, there is so much talent and creativity. Those of us who live here find these statistics very disturbing, and it is time we start to revive our city. I believe that ventures like this coworking space can indeed help to turn the tide and inspire people in Reading, by bringing the community together. I am excited to be part of this (vital) community project. I would encourage the global community to please keep tabs on us as we take on the coworking challenge. We are grateful for the invaluable support and wealth of information that this group has been to us. Thanks talk to you soon. Bala. twitter.com/mdmnky On Mar 14, 10:36 pm, cindi abribat cabri1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi groupies! We are excited to announce the opening of the first coworking space in Reading, Pa! Special thanks to Alex Hillman and his dangerously awesome approach to sharing his knowledge and experiences with us! His workshop was an extremely valuable and worthwhile investment. The webinar was fantastic! Things fell into place almost effortlessly once we set our intention. We have been using Facebook groups to help us find and build our creative community! Our Official Unnoffial Opening: Friday...4-6PM! Stop in, check it out, bring a friend! T.E.A. FACTORY CO 580 Willow St. Reading, PA -- Cindi Abribat 610-223-5569 collaboration, openness, community, accessibility, sustainability -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Cindi Abribat 610-223-5569 collaboration, openness, community, accessibility, sustainability -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Need Some Help This Summer?
Hey there coworkers, I have a semi-strange request for you. I'm just finishing up the first year of a two-year Master's program in Positive Developmental Psychology and Evaluation at Claremont Graduate University in southern California. My interests within positive psychology and my experience as a personal development coach the past couple of years have led me to the coworking movement. I've been promoting the idea of coworking here in Claremont and have created a small group of people who regularly cowork. Eventually I'd like to leverage this into opening an actual space here in Claremont. However, my main focus right now has been investigating the psychological benefits and implications of the coworking movement for my various school assignments and projects. I think coworking has a lot of potential upside for the individuals who regularly work within them and the greater community. I see coworking spaces becoming the hubs of positive psychology programming and workshops that can have far reaching positive implications for the community in which they are situated. For the upcoming summer I'm looking for an opportunity to work with a coworking space to help integrate the concepts of positive psychology (such as flow, happiness, meaning in work, etc.). I'm passionate about making coworking a household concept and would be an excellent addition to your team. I realize most coworking spaces don't necessarily have the funding to bring on an intern but if you've been looking for someone to help manage a space or bring some new ideas I think I can be a valuable addition. Basically, I love coworking and I love positive psychology and I want to see them brought together. I have approximately three months this summer to do something awesome and I figured reaching out to this group might open some interesting opportunities. If you want to know more about me you can check out my website at www.samspurlin.com or feel free to give me an email (samspur...@gmail.com). I'd be happy to give you more information or send you a more traditional resume. Thanks and happy coworking! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: What types of snacks do you provide?
We have a cereal bar in our space. We provide bowls, spoons, milk and 6 (just upped it from 4) different kinds of cereal. I've not heard one person say that they don't find this to be a valuable amenity. I thought that was interesting. On a practical note, the milk is the only pain to provide (as it needs to be purchased on a very regular basis). The rest we have subscriptions setup on Amazon. In case you're wondering, yes the cereal is in alphabetical order. ;) Ryan On Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:15:25 PM UTC-7, OC Houston wrote: We are in the planning stages of a coworking space. I've read that most spots provide snacks. What types of snacks are typically offered? Do you stay away from junk foods? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/RJ2yVN60_ekJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Communication tools
I've seen one or two other posts that somewhat addressed this, but they weren't directly related to the topic. I'm curious to hear what tools you have in place for communication between members. We're currently using three: GroupMe: Immediately reaching the group - members are asked to be very respectful and use it only when necessary as to not spam everyone. Free! Campfire (just moved from Jaconda) - Chat room for every day use. Quite expensive, but quality. Mobile access, etc. Google Groups - for longer term communication. I'm asking because while we once were very active in communication through these tools, thing seem to have been cooling down lately (after a year and a half). There's not much activity in these channels. I'm asking about this partly to see if anyone else has a solution that might be a tad more engaging and partly out of morbid curiosity. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/HOuzh7x8k-MJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Communication tools
- We use Hipchat at Indy Hall, it's pretty popular for daily banter and people who aren't in for the day to keep in touch. - We use/abuse Basecamp for our message board. That's being replaced soon with a homebrew solution. The key here, of course, is that email is the common denominator no matter how many social tools are built. - We used GroupMe when ~20 of our members were in Austin together for SXSW. It was awesome, but it limits groups to 25 people IIRC. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM, Ryan L. Cross rcr...@gmail.com wrote: I've seen one or two other posts that somewhat addressed this, but they weren't directly related to the topic. I'm curious to hear what tools you have in place for communication between members. We're currently using three: GroupMe: Immediately reaching the group - members are asked to be very respectful and use it only when necessary as to not spam everyone. Free! Campfire (just moved from Jaconda) - Chat room for every day use. Quite expensive, but quality. Mobile access, etc. Google Groups - for longer term communication. I'm asking because while we once were very active in communication through these tools, thing seem to have been cooling down lately (after a year and a half). There's not much activity in these channels. I'm asking about this partly to see if anyone else has a solution that might be a tad more engaging and partly out of morbid curiosity. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/HOuzh7x8k-MJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: What types of snacks do you provide?
A cereal bar, awesome idea! We have a few food-related things at Indy Hall: 1) a vending machine that is stocked weekly with all local-made snacks and beverages. Tastycake may have been bought by an Atlanta company, but they're still employing Philadelphia workers at the factory. The owner of this new business (offering the vending machines) is a member of Indy Hall herself. 2) We have a weekly meal plan that's organized by a few of our members and a local personal chef. You pay $20/month (5/meal) for a whatever she picks catered lunch. It's always an entree + a fruit or salad. It's delicious, nutritious, and heck - $5. 3) Our newest membership subset is called CounterCultr, a group of foodies that swap recipes, do food photography, menu-writing, and other creative work surrounding food. Us having a full (albeit non-commercial) kitchen means they're not shuffling between each others' kitchens every week while they experiment with their food ideas. The group is growing and a lot of fun. Bonus: they leave leftovers for the next day for everyone to share This is all on top of the usual coffe-provisions, the occasional pizza lunch, the periodic snack samples dropped off by various vendors, and generous members who bring in bagels, pretzels, fruit, baked goods, etc to share. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Ryan L. Cross rcr...@gmail.com wrote: We have a cereal bar in our space. We provide bowls, spoons, milk and 6 (just upped it from 4) different kinds of cereal. I've not heard one person say that they don't find this to be a valuable amenity. I thought that was interesting. On a practical note, the milk is the only pain to provide (as it needs to be purchased on a very regular basis). The rest we have subscriptions setup on Amazon. In case you're wondering, yes the cereal is in alphabetical order. ;) Ryan On Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:15:25 PM UTC-7, OC Houston wrote: We are in the planning stages of a coworking space. I've read that most spots provide snacks. What types of snacks are typically offered? Do you stay away from junk foods? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/RJ2yVN60_ekJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Communication tools
We use a Google group at Workantile, but are looking for another solution due to difficulties with group member management and other shortcomings. It gets used extensively by the membership. We played around with irc, but only the nerdiest of the nerds used it and I don't think it is used much anymore if at all. Our Thursday social lunches is where a lot of informal communication happens. We have one member who seems to come in only for the Thursday lunches. On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:03 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: - We use Hipchat at Indy Hall, it's pretty popular for daily banter and people who aren't in for the day to keep in touch. - We use/abuse Basecamp for our message board. That's being replaced soon with a homebrew solution. The key here, of course, is that email is the common denominator no matter how many social tools are built. - We used GroupMe when ~20 of our members were in Austin together for SXSW. It was awesome, but it limits groups to 25 people IIRC. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM, Ryan L. Cross rcr...@gmail.com wrote: I've seen one or two other posts that somewhat addressed this, but they weren't directly related to the topic. I'm curious to hear what tools you have in place for communication between members. We're currently using three: GroupMe: Immediately reaching the group - members are asked to be very respectful and use it only when necessary as to not spam everyone. Free! Campfire (just moved from Jaconda) - Chat room for every day use. Quite expensive, but quality. Mobile access, etc. Google Groups - for longer term communication. I'm asking because while we once were very active in communication through these tools, thing seem to have been cooling down lately (after a year and a half). There's not much activity in these channels. I'm asking about this partly to see if anyone else has a solution that might be a tad more engaging and partly out of morbid curiosity. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/HOuzh7x8k-MJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- twb member, Workantile http://workantile.com/ @twbrandt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: What types of snacks do you provide?
I heard about another awesome (and simple) event idea at the Unconference in Austin: a coworker's brunch. Apologies for not being able to remember the source. The idea is that some breakfast food is provided weekly at the beginning of the week to get everyone together, talk about their week ahead, and what they have planned. The following week provides followup and accountability. The rhythm, of course, is something that new members can jump into easily and replicate. I love this, we're going to be rolling something like this into Indy Hall. /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:01 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: A cereal bar, awesome idea! We have a few food-related things at Indy Hall: 1) a vending machine that is stocked weekly with all local-made snacks and beverages. Tastycake may have been bought by an Atlanta company, but they're still employing Philadelphia workers at the factory. The owner of this new business (offering the vending machines) is a member of Indy Hall herself. 2) We have a weekly meal plan that's organized by a few of our members and a local personal chef. You pay $20/month (5/meal) for a whatever she picks catered lunch. It's always an entree + a fruit or salad. It's delicious, nutritious, and heck - $5. 3) Our newest membership subset is called CounterCultr, a group of foodies that swap recipes, do food photography, menu-writing, and other creative work surrounding food. Us having a full (albeit non-commercial) kitchen means they're not shuffling between each others' kitchens every week while they experiment with their food ideas. The group is growing and a lot of fun. Bonus: they leave leftovers for the next day for everyone to share This is all on top of the usual coffe-provisions, the occasional pizza lunch, the periodic snack samples dropped off by various vendors, and generous members who bring in bagels, pretzels, fruit, baked goods, etc to share. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Ryan L. Cross rcr...@gmail.com wrote: We have a cereal bar in our space. We provide bowls, spoons, milk and 6 (just upped it from 4) different kinds of cereal. I've not heard one person say that they don't find this to be a valuable amenity. I thought that was interesting. On a practical note, the milk is the only pain to provide (as it needs to be purchased on a very regular basis). The rest we have subscriptions setup on Amazon. In case you're wondering, yes the cereal is in alphabetical order. ;) Ryan On Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:15:25 PM UTC-7, OC Houston wrote: We are in the planning stages of a coworking space. I've read that most spots provide snacks. What types of snacks are typically offered? Do you stay away from junk foods? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/RJ2yVN60_ekJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: What types of snacks do you provide?
test On Mar 16, 10:40 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I heard about another awesome (and simple) event idea at the Unconference in Austin: a coworker's brunch. Apologies for not being able to remember the source. The idea is that some breakfast food is provided weekly at the beginning of the week to get everyone together, talk about their week ahead, and what they have planned. The following week provides followup and accountability. The rhythm, of course, is something that new members can jump into easily and replicate. I love this, we're going to be rolling something like this into Indy Hall. /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:01 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: A cereal bar, awesome idea! We have a few food-related things at Indy Hall: 1) a vending machine that is stocked weekly with all local-made snacks and beverages. Tastycake may have been bought by an Atlanta company, but they're still employing Philadelphia workers at the factory. The owner of this new business (offering the vending machines) is a member of Indy Hall herself. 2) We have a weekly meal plan that's organized by a few of our members and a local personal chef. You pay $20/month (5/meal) for a whatever she picks catered lunch. It's always an entree + a fruit or salad. It's delicious, nutritious, and heck - $5. 3) Our newest membership subset is called CounterCultr, a group of foodies that swap recipes, do food photography, menu-writing, and other creative work surrounding food. Us having a full (albeit non-commercial) kitchen means they're not shuffling between each others' kitchens every week while they experiment with their food ideas. The group is growing and a lot of fun. Bonus: they leave leftovers for the next day for everyone to share This is all on top of the usual coffe-provisions, the occasional pizza lunch, the periodic snack samples dropped off by various vendors, and generous members who bring in bagels, pretzels, fruit, baked goods, etc to share. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Ryan L. Cross rcr...@gmail.com wrote: We have a cereal bar in our space. We provide bowls, spoons, milk and 6 (just upped it from 4) different kinds of cereal. I've not heard one person say that they don't find this to be a valuable amenity. I thought that was interesting. On a practical note, the milk is the only pain to provide (as it needs to be purchased on a very regular basis). The rest we have subscriptions setup on Amazon. In case you're wondering, yes the cereal is in alphabetical order. ;) Ryan On Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:15:25 PM UTC-7, OC Houston wrote: We are in the planning stages of a coworking space. I've read that most spots provide snacks. What types of snacks are typically offered? Do you stay away from junk foods? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/RJ2yVN60_ekJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: What types of snacks do you provide?
So, it appears none of my other replies posted or I can't see them. Let me know before I repost. I replied to Ryan and Alex. On Mar 16, 10:40 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I heard about another awesome (and simple) event idea at the Unconference in Austin: a coworker's brunch. Apologies for not being able to remember the source. The idea is that some breakfast food is provided weekly at the beginning of the week to get everyone together, talk about their week ahead, and what they have planned. The following week provides followup and accountability. The rhythm, of course, is something that new members can jump into easily and replicate. I love this, we're going to be rolling something like this into Indy Hall. /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:01 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: A cereal bar, awesome idea! We have a few food-related things at Indy Hall: 1) a vending machine that is stocked weekly with all local-made snacks and beverages. Tastycake may have been bought by an Atlanta company, but they're still employing Philadelphia workers at the factory. The owner of this new business (offering the vending machines) is a member of Indy Hall herself. 2) We have a weekly meal plan that's organized by a few of our members and a local personal chef. You pay $20/month (5/meal) for a whatever she picks catered lunch. It's always an entree + a fruit or salad. It's delicious, nutritious, and heck - $5. 3) Our newest membership subset is called CounterCultr, a group of foodies that swap recipes, do food photography, menu-writing, and other creative work surrounding food. Us having a full (albeit non-commercial) kitchen means they're not shuffling between each others' kitchens every week while they experiment with their food ideas. The group is growing and a lot of fun. Bonus: they leave leftovers for the next day for everyone to share This is all on top of the usual coffe-provisions, the occasional pizza lunch, the periodic snack samples dropped off by various vendors, and generous members who bring in bagels, pretzels, fruit, baked goods, etc to share. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Ryan L. Cross rcr...@gmail.com wrote: We have a cereal bar in our space. We provide bowls, spoons, milk and 6 (just upped it from 4) different kinds of cereal. I've not heard one person say that they don't find this to be a valuable amenity. I thought that was interesting. On a practical note, the milk is the only pain to provide (as it needs to be purchased on a very regular basis). The rest we have subscriptions setup on Amazon. In case you're wondering, yes the cereal is in alphabetical order. ;) Ryan On Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:15:25 PM UTC-7, OC Houston wrote: We are in the planning stages of a coworking space. I've read that most spots provide snacks. What types of snacks are typically offered? Do you stay away from junk foods? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/RJ2yVN60_ekJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
