Re: [Coworking] Re: SXSW Coworking Takeaways
I love this angle David. (and use the word for hat tipping virtue to Alex). Alex, I am glad that you pointed out, ultimately, that anything that is presented on coworking should unfold from the inside. If we are going to speak and come together on coworking than that is the platform that we should speak on in terms that we as coworking facilities FACILITATE the process for those to accomplish their dreams with community minded resonance. Lastly, we are all affecting and effecting the shifting work environment as well as the global community.I hope someone out there is in fact capturing this from the inside out and not from an 'ant farm perspective' because that is when we really are doing a disservice to the movement. Danielle Nicoli WhereMMM On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 6:34 AM, David Troy davet...@gmail.com wrote: I've come to think of coworking as an environment that promotes self-actualization. If you think about Maslow's hierarchy (food/shelter/sex/money at the base, then a lot of higher things on top), coworking is an environment designed to allow people to move as far up that hierarchy as they desire; and to demonstrate that such upward mobility is possible. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@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] Tangential Survey by me!
Just curious... will there be a cost associated with your CC License on the data? Is so, how much will it be to access the data that you are getting from the group? And, for those of you out there (like I was this am) who are wondering what a CC license is it is called Creative Commons and works in conjuncture with CP.. a link for more background is provided below via one of my legal members(just mention bc I don't know much about the link / blog etc. and fig we didnt need a whole legal lesson in the thread) http://danheller.blogspot.com/2008/01/gaming-creative-commons-for-profit.html Thanks, Danielle Nicoli WHERE:MMM Coworking in LA On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 8:21 AM, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: Heya! So...I was really curious about some assumptions that I was making...namely that people care more about sharing than they do privacy (in my network anyway), but there are some trigger issues. So, after grad student Cindy Kelly sent me an awesome survey of her own for her studies ( http://bit.ly/10minSurvey) I was inspired to put together my own to test my assumptions: Survey: Why Do You Share? http://bit.ly/cbrkBo I thought it's tangentially related to coworking as, well, we are all about sharing! AND this survey focuses on Geo-location, which is also appropriate. It's kind of fun and definitely pretty fast...and I already have 675 respondents! I'm shooting for 1000...then the data will be nice and rich. Please participate (unless I've already hit you up) and pass along! T p.s. I WILL be sharing the results as a report, raw data and in future presentations. It will be under a CC-license. -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Company: Shwowp (http://www.shwowp.com) Book: The Whuffie Factor (http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://horsepigcow.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 514-679-2951 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] Tangential Survey by me!
This is really a cool new tool to use by the way... maybe a way for each of us to use within our local communities to gather and then share in a large google doc cloud computing format? ie. in conjunction with the regional cllaboration/ alliances being formed out there? The form that Tara provides from Cindy is a survey where you can quickly create your own. If you don't have time for the survey here is the link that pops up at the end and gives you the option to make your own. http://sites.google.com/site/twittersurveywsu/2010 Danielle Nicoli On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 8:21 AM, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: Heya! So...I was really curious about some assumptions that I was making...namely that people care more about sharing than they do privacy (in my network anyway), but there are some trigger issues. So, after grad student Cindy Kelly sent me an awesome survey of her own for her studies ( http://bit.ly/10minSurvey) I was inspired to put together my own to test my assumptions: Survey: Why Do You Share? http://bit.ly/cbrkBo I thought it's tangentially related to coworking as, well, we are all about sharing! AND this survey focuses on Geo-location, which is also appropriate. It's kind of fun and definitely pretty fast...and I already have 675 respondents! I'm shooting for 1000...then the data will be nice and rich. Please participate (unless I've already hit you up) and pass along! T p.s. I WILL be sharing the results as a report, raw data and in future presentations. It will be under a CC-license. -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Company: Shwowp (http://www.shwowp.com) Book: The Whuffie Factor (http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://horsepigcow.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 514-679-2951 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: Things You Miss @ Coworking Spaces
We do too. Complete with blankets and pillows even. Plus, I like to give people the option to come read or watch their favorite movie when then need to just take a break and chill out from the world. Danielle Nicoli WHERE:MMM On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 11:21 AM, Mike Pihlman m...@telbitconsulting.comwrote: Us too...remember average age here = 49. :-) On 3/29/2010 9:53 AM, felicity at cubes wrote: Hi Tara, We have that :) Felicity CubesCrayons On Mar 28, 9:30 am, Tara Hunthorsepig...@gmail.com wrote: Nap room. The ability to wear your pajamas all day. On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 12:21 PM, workomaniaoffice.bu...@wbac-berlin.de wrote: What do you miss in your coworking space? We are interested in offering one of the best coworking spaces, so we are always interested in your ideas and advise what you find a good coworking space needs or should offer. Thank you all for your support... Michael Bachmann -http://www.cluboffice-berlin.de -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com coworking%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%252bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Company: Shwowp (http://www.shwowp.com) Book: The Whuffie Factor (http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://horsepigcow.com) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 514-679-2951 -- Mike Pihlman AltamontCowork 95 W. 11th Street, Suite 205 Tracy, CA 95376 Phone: 209-757-8862 Web: AltamontCowork.com Twitter: @AltamontCowork -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: Improving the Google Group
As I am sure that someone out there can submit a list of functionality to Google... I would like to start off with asking for an easy translation function embedded into the threads so that more people can collaborate seamlessly. I know that you can cut and paste but having a translation that other people can help add meaning right there (in the stream of the conversation) would be helpful. Danielle Nicoli WHERE:MMM Coworking in LA Personally, I'm not advocating changing from google to anything else. But, Google is a big, smart company ... they ought to be able to add forum options to their google groups. Maybe it's a long shot, and maybe it would take a lot of other groups asking for the same functionality, but is there a way that we can give them feedback saying that we'd love it if they would consider adding forum options to their groups? I'd be happy with that. Thanks for humoring me! On Mar 29, 3:30 pm, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: I've said it before and I'll say it again: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I've been the admin for at least 50 Groups over the past 5 years. The 10 groups that made the decision to move to wikis, forums, Tangler (which is a chatty forum), Skype rooms and other things died. Died. 100%. No more group. What was once a lively conversation in the (admittedly imperfect) Google Group is history. There is something about Google Groups that persists. Don't know what it is. Sure, the interface is crap. People repeat the same darned questions over and over. But we keep talking. And gathering people. And starting threads. Not saying there isn't something better out there...just that better isn't always better. T p.s. this is coming from someone who hates routine, loves change and embraces chaos for a living. I just don't want our beautiful group to die like those that went before this...heart breaking. On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 7:22 PM, Eastlake r...@shamrockdesign.com wrote: Well, I'm a bit of a rookie here, so take this with a grain of salt, but here's where my impression comes from: First, I chose not to get emails from the group ... the last thing I need are more emails that I have to wade through. So I come to the group site to check things out when I want to, but otherwise leave everything there. That being said, this thread got 11 responses the same day it was posted, and then 7 more the next day. That was Feb. 9 and Feb. 10. Since then, there was only one more post on Feb. 16 until I (and you) posted to it today. So, you have to admit, after two days of a lot of interest, it appears now that this post is old news and I just wasn't sure if the topic was now dead or not. For all I know, someone else may have started a new thread that relates to the topic, but I wouldn't have seen that thread. My experience with forums is that you don't lose these kinds of conversations this way ... a new post puts the thread back at the top, and there's an organized way to look through topics, which is a great way to research. This seems particularly helpful to new people (like myself) so we can get up to speed much quicker, and participate in a more relevant way. If I can read up on beginner topics, then I don't have to ask the same questions everyone before me asked. If I want to spend more time researching anything more in depth, I can get up to speed with everyone else so far on the topic within a day or two (or maybe even just an hour or two). Also, when I recently posted some questions, I only got one posted response, and now my thread has been pushed down to irrelevancy ... very quickly, it seems. I appreciate and respect that this discussion format through email allows people more of an instant conversation with eachother on a topic, but I just wish it were categorized and organized a little better so each thread would remain relevant longer and I could more easily find and read what I want to. Again, I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds on the issue, as I am still a newbie to the group and to coworking in general ... On Mar 29, 11:37 am, Hassan Schroeder hassan.schroe...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 12:26 PM, Eastlake r...@shamrockdesign.com wrote: Can we give google any feedback requesting that they add a forum feature to their group functions? I'm surprised they don't offer it already ... Has this discussion gone anywhere since Feb. 16 that I'm unaware of? Just curious -- why would you think there was activity on this thread that doesn't appear in the group message listing? -- Hassan Schroeder hassan.schroe...@gmail.com twitter: @hassan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to
Re: [Coworking] not an employee
This rocks! Are you okay with putting up links on our own sites ? Danielle Nicoli WHERE: MMM Coworking in LA 323 663 6636 On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 4:47 PM, j. p. sweeney james.swee...@workantileexchange.com wrote: Hey all, Some friends of mine (and fellow coworkring aficionados) tossed this site up as an homage to all the things that keep us going as contractors. The site is gorgeous and I find myself revisiting it from time to time to remind myself why I chose this path. Here's hoping that someone else will find something worthy of note here as well: http://notanemployee.net J.P. Sweeney Workantile Exchange Ann Arbor, MI workantileexchange.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] Pooling together to provide health care
Bryan, Sorry I don't know, but which coworking site are you associated with? I have been looking into providing this service here in CA since inception/ implementation of WHERE:MMM and found that it was extremely costly (prohibitively so) to provide to my members or even across LA/ California for independent contractors. I even used the same analogy as the Actor's and Writer's Union's out here but no one would underwrite it without a large chuck of change attached. Even with a national reach.. to get the type of numbers that would provide lower health care costs was even more tricky and no one would underwrite. Perhaps you can share a bit more details to the group here on your idea; as, I know that, it is the main reason that Freelancers Union hasn't done it yet. Do you have someone on hand now that is offering to underwrite it to the group? And, if so what organizational structure would be needed from us all??? or do you have an institution either non profit or for profit already in place? Would love to see this happen.. so necessary... Thanks in advance for hitting us up with this! Best, Danielle Nicoli WHERE: MMM Los Angeles Coworking 323 663 6636 On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 8:03 AM, BrianR anon...@gmail.com wrote: It appears health care reform may make it easier for coworking spaces, in the US, to pool together to provide insurance. The purpose is to save money on health insurance by buying in bulk. By banding together many small orgs could get the same rates as a big company. I realize this is a complicated issue with very geocentric details. I'm familiar with some of the orgs already doing this. Some experiments in health insurance pooling have not gone well. Are ya'll interested in this idea? Is it something that we could innovate in? Is it just too big of a hassle? I believe it could be real unifying force for coworking spaces and a reason for us to work under one umbrella. -BrianR p.s. some related links http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/22/smallbusiness/small_business_health_reform/ http://smallbusinessreview.com/regulations/Everyone_into_The_Health_Insurance_Pool/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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 Press from SXSW in USA Today, today!
Hi everyone and especially all site owners out there that I got to connect with at SXSW. Wow what a total blast and some great work, brainstorming (at all hours), collaboration, and exciting times ahead. Thanks to Derrick from Texas Coworking Alliance for giving me the early morning edition of the press we got: here it is http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2010-03-18-coworking18_ST_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip or if your mobile device connects here is a shorter link below on the article New trend: 'Co-working,' where people share office space - USATODAY.com http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2010-0... Cheers to all of us... Danielle Danielle Nicoli, WHERE Coworking in Los AngelesWHERE Meet, Mix, Mogul And for those of you who I didn't meet and want to connect with me, please use google voice number (202) 596-5157. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@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] techvibes series - feeling the love
That's fantastic! NY, Texas and LA also got press today in USA article from Tech Money Section. *USA* Today writes about the growing trend of #*coworking*http://twitter.com/search?q=%23coworkingspaces around the country. even has a hive mention! http://bit.ly/dlQ1oM Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix Mogul Facebook us or follow @wheremmm On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 11:58 AM, rachel young rac...@camaraderie.cawrote: We're so stoked about the great article that was posted to Techvibes today, facilitated by Minna at The Network Hub. http://www.techvibes.com/blog/camaraderie-in-coworking Talk about feeling the love from a fellow coworking space! Looking forward to the rest of the series. r. -- rachel young rac...@camaraderie.ca (416) 801-0196 Find us in person: Camaraderie 102 Adelaide St 2nd Floor Toronto, ONM5C 1K9 Find us online: website and blog: camaraderie.ca twitter: @camaraderie sprouter: @ruyoung -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] Making CoWorking sustainable: meeting on Monday, March 15th during SxSW
This was so great to be a part of...thanks for setting it up! Everyone should watch and send in comments. I know I'd like to see more regular collaboration btw. Still here at SXSW and it rocks! best, Danielle Nicoli Where:MMM (202) 596-5157 google voice or direct message @wheremmm On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 8:34 PM, Kristie Wells kristiewe...@gmail.comwrote: Hi everyone, Kristie Wells here from San Francisco (Citizen Space) and I somehow forgot to send a note around about this event until just now. Yikes. Me thinks it has something to do with managing 9 events in three days, but whatever the reason, I am sorry...just hoping we can find ways for you all to participate in this conversation we are holding tomorrow. We held a coworking meetup in San Francisco last month with several leaders from around the Bay Area as well as the folks from Paris, talking about how to help all coworking spaces become sustainable and collaborate more for the betterment of the entire community. We thought since many folks were coming to SxSW, we should try to get everyone together and dig a little deeper into this topic. We have set up an in-person meeting at the Social Media Clubhouse on Monday (March 15) at 1pm to kick off this conversation. We are also livestreaming it at http://bit.ly/smch3live for those who cannot participate in person, but want to contribute or watch. The goal is turn this into a monthly meeting (run by someone new each time) where we can get as many people together on a call/video chat and explore ways we can collaborate better together beyond the mailing list, to discuss common needs, share alternative revenue ideas and perhaps even, determine how we can support better curation/sharing of our local insights and lessons learned. Again, I am beside myself I did not post this sooner. I am hoping some of you can find an hour or two tomorrow to either join us personally or at least tune into the livestream...then we reconvene and see about setting up a call/chat for April to keep things moving. if you can join us in person, please let us know by registering at http://smch3-coworking.eventbrite.com (password is working2gether). I know it is cheesy. I am tired and not as creative as I can be. Right now, we have Tara Hunt (SF), Chris Schultz (NOLA), Tony Bacigalupo (New York) and several others who are coming. The Clubhouse is about 20 minutes from downtown and we have a free shuttle (thanks Moonfruit!) to take you to/from, starting at 11:20am with another at 12:20pm. We expect to chat from 1pm-2:30pm and then can get everyone back to the Convention Center to ensure you can make the 3:30pm panels. We will also record the conversation and I am happy to post the video link here once done if you guys want to reference it. This email is way longer than I expected, but wanted to give you as much info as possible. Hoping to have some of you either here in person or on the stream so we can get as many voices as possible to kick this off. Interested? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: SXSW Coworking Meetup Announcement
Hi everyone, I am on my way to SXSW from Los Angeles. I look fwd to mtg everyone soon !!! Just in case anyone wants to meet up with me before/ after the Texas Meetup, I can be reached at the following: Danielle Nicoli 310 867 3051 mobile to mobile calls 310 270 8219 text @wheremmm 01pu...@gmail.com personal email WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul On Jan 31, 7:08 pm, Cody Marx Bailey superp...@gmail.com wrote: Hey everyone, On behalf of all the coworking spaces in Texas, I'd like to welcome everyone to this years Coworking Meetup during SXSW. In years past, we have used the lovely San Jose Hotel, but this year, we'll be having it at the newly opened Texas Coworking just blocks away from the Austin Convention Center. We're doing it a bit earlier than years past, so we don't take away from the party atmosphere that happens later in the night. That said, here's the skinny: Date: March 13th, 2010 Time: 6PM - 8PM Location: 200 E. 6th Street, 3rd Floor -- Austin, TX If anyone has any questions, let me know. I'll respond on/off list. Cody Marx Bailey 979-574-9199 The Creative Space (.org) Desired Hearts (.com) Hashtags (.org) 211a West Wm J Bryan Pkwy Bryan, Texas 77803 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] CoLoft is now open :)
I stopped by this week and definately was impressed. Welcome to Los Angeles coworking! danie...@wheremmm On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 5:04 PM, Avesta 2bave...@gmail.com wrote: Hey everyone, Just wanted to update you all that the CoLoft officially opened this past Monday in Santa Monica, CA. We are really excited about this, and already have a handful of people coworking away :) Feel free to take a look at our site and the pictures, and let us know what you guys think! We love to hear feedback from those more experienced than us :) Hope everyone is having a great week! Avesta Co-Founder CoLoft www.CoLoft.com http://www.coloft.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: coworking.com: the next generation
good comment.! Danielle Nicoli WHERE to cowork in Los Angeles On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 10:18 AM, resourcesuites dan...@resourcesuites.comwrote: i would like to suggest Coworking: the NEW generation. let's cross over the bar, not compete to raise it. On Feb 18, 2:29 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Over the last several hours, I've finalized the transactions with Bernie and Gerrit, transferred the domain, configured the DNS, and set up a simple static homepage to display the community core values and point them to the three communal resources that we have, just like intended by the proposal sent out earlier this week. The new coworking.com points to the google group, the wiki, and the blog. It defines some explicit activities that people can do at each of those places to get involved. http://coworking.com It does not attempt to define coworking any more than is already defined on the landing page of the google group. It does not express any commercial or even organizational intent. It just says we're here, and we're not going anywhere. I think this stake in the ground is extremely representative and lets us go ANY direction we want. The design is the product of...well...an hour of my time put in to copywriting and CSS. I'd be just as happy to throw it away if something else came along and the group suggests that, so long as the general concept stays clear. I'd also be willing to take design/copy tips/tweaks to heart. You can't hurt my feelings too bad, I'm not a designer and I know it :) There are still a number of other matters to sort out that have come up since we started down this fun journey this week, and they can be dealt with one at a time. I'll be following up with all of the contributors, as well as the list, to discuss the next steps in managing the remaining funds. *I'd really like the next discussion on this list* to help find a more sustainable mechanism for allowing people to contribute to the website fund without raising money that we simply don't need. Right now the fund raise is spread out over ~20 people. That de-risked the initial purchase, and let this happen at all. In the next phase, I think the objective should be to spread the fund wider and, as Chris Messina said, put the focus on individual supporters instead of business supporters, giving everyone more equal access to the resources that come with having the domain. Let's brainstorm! I also want to publicly thank Bernie and Gerrit for being so awesome during the transaction. They asked me to share this retrospective they posted last night on the last 10 years with the domain. http://www.smartmobs.com/2010/02/17/coworking-past-and-future/ -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: coworking.com: the next generation
On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 10:48 AM, WHERE MMM where...@gmail.com wrote: good comment.! Danielle Nicoli WHERE to cowork in Los Angeles On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 10:18 AM, resourcesuites dan...@resourcesuites.com wrote: i would like to suggest Coworking: the NEW generation. let's cross over the bar, not compete to raise it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@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: Clarification
This is the core of the regional concept for me and also speaks to the new thread that Alex is proposing in Next steps .. in association with coworking.com Perhaps there is an organic movement already under the surface here? In coworking.com we first start with pages that point to regions .. as someone mentioned with the google maps.. that there is just too much outdated info on it Moving to a regionally appointed 'point person' and or with a shared respnsibility in each region could really help in managing the information flowyes? danie...@where Meet, Mix, Mogul Coworking in LA On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 7:01 AM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: I agree completely with this part: a something that helps potential space owners validate market demand in their area for a space, provide the nuts and bolts of what works and what doesn't work in nearby spaces -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 9:58 AM, Chris Stewart socialtop...@gmail.comwrote: Cutting off the tip of an arm isn't enough; it needs a a piece of the core in order to grow into a new organism (http:// www.newton.dep.anl.gov/newton/askasci/1993/biology/bio007.htm). I believe I've carved the starfish enough for now ;) Personally, whatI would like to see is a something that helps potential space owners validate market demand in their area for a space, provide the nuts and bolts of what works and what doesn't work in nearby spaces, and help them market the space. So much of coworking feels like the Wild West to me, in a freewheeling sort of way. Certainly there's a way to promote unity without resulting in homogeneity? - Chris On Feb 18, 2:53 pm, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: Every starfish needs a center... Technically that is untrue. Cut off a floating leg and it'll grow another core and four more legs. ;) That's why we use the metaphor! But I get what you mean...for me it is the Google group. Please don't move it! T On Feb 18, 2010 3:36 PM, Chris Stewart socialtop...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, It's been far too long since I've checked in with the group, and I'm glad to see the pace of discussion hasn't slowed down a bit. As someone in, but not of, coworking, as I'm not a space owner (yet), I've championed the concept of coworking to a number of audiences in my neck of the woods (south Dallas County, Texas), and the first speedbump I always hit with people is the definition of the movement in terms they understand. Unlocking the value of coworking in the minds of non-coworkers is a marketing issue, and marketing the movement is driven by the largest elephant in the room. It's my belief that the core issue at stake is this: control. Every other issue dances around the question of control. For a while last year, I was throwing the term federated coworking as something between no walls coworking and evil empire Coworking USA Incorporated. Every starfish needs a center, or else all you have is a bunch of floating arms. For some, this group and the wiki is the only core that we need; for myself, there is a perceived value in creating something (brackets meaning I'm not going there on legal formalities, etc.) beyond the group and wiki that can serve as a center for spaces. I'm leaning toward the idea of a regional something, since the economic and social climates differ between Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia, and New York, etc. The regional somethings and individual spaces could people to an inter/national meetup something. For the space owners, I have a question that may warrant its own thread: what's your core? Whether internal or external, online or offline, written down or in your mind alone, there is something that drives your unique implementation of coworking, and I'm curious to see what it is. May the introspection begin :) - Chris On Feb 17, 12:16 pm, Mike Schinkel mikeschin...@newclarity.net wrote: On Feb 17, 2010, at 12:49 PM, Jacob Sayles wrote: That's a far cry from putting together a b... Ignition Alley Atlanta Coworkinghttp://ignitionalley.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
Re: [Coworking] Re: coworking.com: the next generation
nice idea... they are looking at various forms of media outreach... we are the NEW generation. On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 11:49 AM, Steven Heath she...@gmail.com wrote: On 21 February 2010 07:18, resourcesuites dan...@resourcesuites.com wrote: i would like to suggest Coworking: the NEW generation. let's cross over the bar, not compete to raise it. Bring on Pepsi as sponsor? -- Steven Heath Director, Foxbane Consulting Founder, AltSpace Cell: +64 21 706-067 www.foxbane.co.nz Level 22 Plimmer Towers 2 Gilmer Terrace Wellington AltSpace.co.nz http://altspace.co.nz/ - Shared office space in Wellington for home based workers, freelancers, or nimble companies -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] Introduction
Thanks for the posting. I am in and out of NYC (not as much as I would like to nowadays but...) and never knew of your space. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Coworking in Los Angeles On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 6:37 AM, Joy Parisi joypar...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, I wanted to say hello to the group. I'm one of the owners of Paragraph, a workspace for writers in downtown Manhattan. We've been around close to five years now. Paragraph is a coworking space, but a little different because members are all writers and the majority of the workspace is kept completely quiet to facilitate the writing process. There's also a kitchen/lounge area where people hang out and socialize, and events every month, so there is a definite community and lots of connection happening despite (or because of?) the isolated nature of writing. Anyway, I'm excited that this board exists and am looking forward to participating. Cheers, Joy http://www.paragraphny.com 35 West 14th Street, 3rd Fl, NY, NY 10011 646.216.8407 | 646.526.8794 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] Implications of Coworking.com.. and mixing it up some
Please keep us all posted, thanks: good stuff. Love love love that Texas will be hosting these discussions (as part southern belle) it is nice to have the heart of texas/ southern hospitality flow through coworking! I am new to the SXSW adventure and am planning my trip now..so any advice and guidance, in advance, would be great! Danielle Danielle Nicoli WHERE: MMM Los Angeles I'd like to suggest that those of us attending SXSW that we get together on Saturday afternoon before the MeetUp for a little CoworkCamp activity to discuss this and all other kinds of good ideas. I'd suggest Texas Coworking as the location but I'll leave that to them. For whatever reason, it's time. I'm so glad to be here right now! Todd O'Neill Catalyst/Partner C4 Workspace San Antonio Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: SXSW Coworking Meetup Announcement
I know there are multiple sites for events info on SXSW but is there one main roster besides this thread that we can look at to prep for our Texas Hosts? It would be interesting for me to know who all to look for besides the list on this thread...on an on going basis.. sorry I am not that much of a tech wiz to just develop it and post. And I will be attending... Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix Mogul Los Angeles, CA 323 663 6636 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@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: Community Acquisition of Coworking.com
Alex, As the pint person here on this, and again I totally understand that you took a much needed lead and happy you stepped up to the plate on it but wondering who is now going to be a part of the 'entity' of the negotiation of the deal. And, how is it that people can reserve on the initial offer that you presented and or for the redistribution of funds? (per Jason's last comment/ request) Would there be a way to begin a list of those who pledged and or now want to contribute; those who didn't get have an opportunity to partake on this quick deal over a long holiday weekend? What is the time frame that you are looking at to officially close the deal and how can people be a part of the 'official' process of contributing/submitting ideas going forward? Will there be a committee formed and what will be the 'election process'? Danielle Nicoli Linked in @wheremmm WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Coworking in Los Angeles googlevoice 202 596 5157 On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 9:51 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: Jason, As I mention in the thread, we've over-raised at this point and aren't taking more contributions towards the domain purchase. We've had some suggestions about how to redistribute the funding and allow more people to benefit from the domain than the fast and the funded, but we won't need to address that until the domain is transferred and up, which is going to be a bit :) -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 12:44 AM, jasontgoodr...@gmail.com jasontgoodr...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in for $500. On Feb 15, 11:26 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: A few days ago, the group received an e-mail from Gerrit at The Coworking Intitute, the owners of coworking.com http://groups.google.com/group/coworking/browse_thread/thread/5e4e84c. .. As he mentioned in the e-mail, he and his partner Bernie were recently approached by a commercial entity with interest in buying coworking.comfrom them. While the offer was one they could not refuse, they agreed to turn to our community first and give us a chance to counter-offer. I've been corresponding with Gerrit on the side and have had a very positive dialogue. We've agreed to a counter offer (which they have accepted) of 5000 Euros, or ~$6800 USD. I've never spent this kind of money on a domain before, so I've spoken with a group of some of the longest-standing contributors to the coworking community to see if I was off my rocker. We've agreed that this is a great opportunity to put a stronger stake in the ground for the brand of coworking, the core values that this list upholds, and a better technique of communicating with people who are just finding our community. What do I think should be done with the domain? *My plan is as follows:* The wiki, blog, and google group will be aliased appropriately from subdomains of the coworking.com domain. Coworking.com will contain a home page explaining those properties and their contents, as well as some curated press links that will be user submitted. Additional ideas are welcome, but this is where I'd like to start! In the last 24 hours, I've kicked off a pledge of $500 from my own pocket (IndyHall still has some debt to pay back from our move last spring and we consider that priority), and have been followed by the following pledges: $500 - Alex Hillman/IndyHall $500 - Tara Hunt/Citizen Space $250 - Felicity Chapman/Cubes Crayons $250 - Steven Heath/AltSpace $1000 - Susan Evans Jacob Sayles/Office Nomads $500 - Chris Messina $500 - Patrick Tanguay/Station C That means we've been pledged $3500, just about halfway to the $7k mark we need (including paypal fees and impending wire fees). That's enough for me to transfer 50% of the asking price to the sellers to begin the transfer to us. Now...what are these contributors getting for their hard earned money? I've come up with a very simple structure to encourage consistent contribution amounts: • *Any contributor of $250* or more will have lifetime (of the domain) access to a subdomain of their choice (http://yourchoice.coworking.com), so long as the content of the subdomain falls within the values of the Coworking Community Manifesto: Community Collaboration Openness Diversity Sustainability see Citizen Space http://citizenspace.us/about/our-philosophy/ and Station-C http://station-c.com/en/community-manifesto for citation of what those values mean • *Any contributor of $500* or more will get a subdomain of their choice as well, and additionally up to 5 email addresses hosted at a Google for your Domain account set up for coworking.com • *Any contributor of $1000* will get a subdomain, 5 e-mail addresses, and a sponsor link in the footer of the coworking.com home page linking to the coworking community/space website
Re: [Coworking] Re: Community Acquisition of Coworking.com
Chris, I love this idea on specific next steps that you have presented. I would be willing to move my pledge for the domain purchase to money to spend on a open site/ location at SXSW to host such a meeting. And, if there is anyone else who didn't get to be involved and would like to be please let me know. This momentum is exciting! Danielle @''WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Worklounge and Community Hub Los Angeles, Ca On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Chris Messina chris.mess...@gmail.comwrote: Congratulations, Alex. Great work! There's clearly a desire among the coworking community to put in a stake in the ground and create something that more collectively represents the maturity (or maturing?) of the community! I think this initiative worked because it was 1) focused 2) had a deadline 3) resulted in a tangible outcome. Given that there's probably still people who would like to chip in, I wonder if you can't quickly look into hiring a contractor or company to build out the coworking.com website? Perhaps put out a limited RFP to the coworking community and then have the various proposals presented at SXSW and then voted on to quickly move things forward with the opportunity to raise a second amount of money to cover the costs of such a site? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@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] NJ Coworking opening March 1, 2010
Hi Steve and congrads on opening Converge! I don't know if you have been in the group for a while or not but my name is Danielle Nicoli from WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul in Los Angeles. Jerome from Blackspaces and I are the two 'long-timers' here in LA, CA. While my members prefer writing checks for their business accounts I know Jerome has an amazing system that he can tell you about... On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 6:44 PM, ConvergeNJ coworkin...@gmail.com wrote: Hi fellow Coworkers! I'm so excited to announce that NJ's first Coworking space, Converge, will officially be opening on March 1, 2010. We'll be planning an open house / grand opening for shortly there after. Obviously, we've got lots of work to do in the next six weeks. The two biggest areas of support we're looking for is members and systems... Members - we've got a handful of extremely eager coworkers ready to ump right in and commit and another handful ready for part time coworking. We have a Meetup planned for the 28th of this month and are trying to get the word out. So please, if you can, spread the word about our NJ Coworking Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Converge/calendar/12301638/ Systems - We're exploring tools to use for managing our membership, taking reservations, allowing online registration, etc. Obviously we can build something sexy, but that's a ton of time (aka money) that I don't know that we have right now. I've explored a few systems online taht might be decent options. And of course, there's the hobbled system of Google Cal, Excel, Paypal, etc. which would work for a little bit I'm sure. So my question to you all is this: What are you using to manage your membership and membership data? How do you manage your assets (rooms / desks, etc.)? What do you use for online registrations and reservations? Did you build your own? If so, do you offer it as a web based solution to others? Any input / support /recommendations would be hugely appreciated! Thanks in advance, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] New Member
Welcome to the co-working group Devra. There are many places listed here in S. California that will be of great resource in marketing your program. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Cowork in LA 323 663 6636 On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 11:04 AM, dvorasari dvoras...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Co-Working Group, I am the Project Coordinator for www.jessweiner.com and we are a virtual office space with most of the team working in LA. Looking forward to hearing/reading/meeting other members here. All best, Devra Sari Zabot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: Coworking Article in WSJ
This is really encouraging and a happy day for me. I feel great when we all support one another (yes a bit mushy perhaps but true). This is the real heart of the coworking spirit.. All of us site owners need to give each other a boost from time to time and when we tighten our efforts and present more of a seamless, unified yet unique front to the 'face' of coworking it only helps all of us serve our members and our community better. And, I do think this article is actually going to bring in a lot of calls/ visitors for us all. We have seen a significant rise since the posting as well. And, we were not mentioned in the article so check your voice mails and emails everyone. group hugs all around. Danielle Nicoli WHERE, LA On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Tony Bacigalupo tonybacigal...@gmail.comwrote: Rock, thanks for posting the article! I got a ton of calls yesterday thanks to that article; I'm just getting around to returning them now. Happy 2010 Coworking peeps! Cheers, Tony - New Work City - Work happy. Web: http://nwcny.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/nwc Email: t...@nwcny.com Phone: (888) 823-3494 On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 4:08 PM, Kungfoo joshsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Great article, thanks for sharing! I noticed in your previous locker post that you just got into coworking, how's it going? Sincerely, Josh On Jan 5, 3:34 pm, Rick rickm...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, Rick Myers from Strongbox West in Atlanta GA. Maybe I missed it, but it doesn't seem anyone has mentioned it, so I thought I would pass along that there was a coworking piece in the WSJ on New Year's Eve. You can read it here http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870415280457462825332226... if you like. -Rick Rick Myers Co-Founder Strongbox Westwww.StrongboxWest.com http://westwww.strongboxwest.com/ http://www.strongboxwest.com/ Twitter: @StrongboxWest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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] The Creative Space Canada Moves Up
That is fantastic! Really proving that coworking is growing and works! What a wonderful start for the new year ahead. May we all make leaps and bounds this year! Best, Danielle Nicoli On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Rick rickm...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats Chad. -Rick Myers Strongbox West http://strongboxwest.com On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:02 PM, creativespace c...@thecreativespace.cawrote: Hey all! We just moved up to the 2nd floor - now up to 2300 sf - thanks for all your great advice and support! Chad Ballantyne The Creative Space (Canada) www.thecreativespace.ca 705-252-2423 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: Partnerships (was PariSoMa and Zipcar)
I am a bit behind in this discussion but wanted to answer this question specifically. I have worked in community development and creating collaborations for nearly the past 20 years on a regional and national level. This is a fantastic start Mike and we thank you all. The question that I pose is how do we all want to contribute in a way that will be organized, streamlined and most effective? Happy Holidays to you all... Danielle Nicoli WHERE work lounges in Los Angeles On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Julian @PariSoMa jrnachti...@gmail.comwrote: A framework for collective negotiation is a great idea Mike! The power of many is much greater than the power of one. I would love to see coworking spaces collaborate together more and this is a great way to start. Does anyone have any experience collaborating with other coworking space in similar things? What do other coworking spaces already have set-up? Very happy to see so many people are excited about this. Happy Holidays, J./ On Dec 23, 5:46 am, Mike Schinkel mikeschin...@newclarity.net wrote: On Dec 22, 2009, at 9:35 PM, Tara Hunt wrote: Count me in! Alrighty then! I've added this page as a framework for collective negotiation: http://coworking.pbworks.com/Membership-Incentives Let the games begin! :) -Mike Schinkel Ignition Alley Atlanta Coworkinghttp://ignitionalley.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@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 cowork...@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: MBA student: Confused about Profitability of Cowroking?
WHERE is very excited to see more interest in this topic and to support the advance of coworking we are offering free usage of our space to those who are working on their thesis on coworking. On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 12:31 PM, Cameron sy.kash...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all! First off, this is a fabulous group, and I love the coworking idea! I'm an MBA student and I need to choose a topic to write a profitability/feasibility analysis on for a class, and am interested in writing about this concept, but wondering about the profitability. I've researched a lot, and it seems like people have different answers... a lot say its not profitable since its the community aspect that's appealing, while others say it can be profitable if you do it right (what IS considered right is the question?). I don't want to start a repetitive post, but I would love to hear from those of you who have experience with running/owning a coworking spot. Do you break even? If you go beyond break even, is it by much? Is there anyone who is experiencing growth even with the recession? What are your membership plans? Does being profitable have to do with charging for extra services? Most of all, is this a business that one should approach with a mind frame of making money or with one of community, or both? Don't worry about answering EVERY question... I'm just trying to be as through as I can be in my research! I would be happy to post my findings once it's all done! :) Any help would be awesome! Thanks in advance! Cam :) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 do you carry with you?
I'm just curious.. where are you studying and what is the degree you are seeking? And, for me I love using a netbook just because I am on the go a lot and it is super easy to throw it in a big purse. That being said when I have a big project I am loaded down with papers, books, colored markers and a sketchpad at the least for good old-fashioned brainstorming. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Work Lounge for Creatives Los Angeles, CA On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 7:42 AM, Diana Thomas xdiana.thom...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, As some of you know I am yet another student intrigued by coworking and doing my thesis on the topic of mobile work. I am in the process of designing a few products for this venture and was wondering what most mobile workers carried with them on a daily basis when you leave the house? Please let me know what you carry with you when you have a chance. I am interested! You can email me directly at diana.freel...@gmail.com (I recently got married, thus the different last name) if you don't wish to share with the entire group. Thanks for your time. Diana http://di-fine.blogspot.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] Re: Coworking in Miami Beach
I'd be in for helping with setting up a cabana style coworking site! Welcome, good luck and give me a shout anytime...although I am now on the West Coast I spent more fomative years as an East Coast gal. Danielle Nicoli www.wheremmm.com LA/ CA, USA On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: Woodie, that's awesome! 2 years ago I talked to Brian Breslin from Refresh Miami about beach cabana Coworking on miami beach, and I'm excites to meet you next time im in town. Welcome to the list! -Alex, IndyHall, Philadelphia On Monday, September 28, 2009, Woodie wood...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys! My name is Woodie Neiss and I'm interested in starting a co-working group in Miami Beach. I understand that there is one in Midtown Miami however, I don't have a car so my life is pretty much confined to South Beach. I'm a serial entrepreneur. While I got my life started on Wall Street and then Silicon Valley, my biggest success to date was being a part of FLAVORx, Inc. We flavored medicine for children so they are more compliant. I just got back from a year of backpacking around the globe. I have located myself in Miami Beach because I feel like I live in paradise here and working and living in paradise is the real deal! I am currently study Carbon Accounting and plan on opening a business that helps companies figure out and reduce their carbon footprints. I work out of my home fairly successfully but do go to Starbucks on 10th and Alton to work about 3x per week. The idea of working in a shared space really turns me on. I'd love to be around other motivated entrepreneurs. If you are interested in getting a group going, let me know. From the looks of it, there's plenty of space available! Regards, Woodie Neiss -- -- - -- - Alex Hillman im always developing something digital: a...@weknowhtml.com helpful: www.unstick.me visual: www.dangerouslyawesome.com local: www.indyhall.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Ignition Alley: New Coworking Space in Atlanta
I was wondering when Atlanta was going to pop up on our coworking site list in the US. Congrads Danielle Nicoli www.wheremmm.com On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Mike Schinkel mikeschin...@newclarity.net wrote: Hi All: While I've been on the list over a year and participated briefly at times I haven't proactively introduced myself or our space yet. I've been trying to find a way to get a space going for almost 2 years, but as of Monday, Atlanta will have one between Midtown and Virginia/Highlands just off Ponce de Leon thanks to my co-founder Tim Dorr (@timdorr on Twitter) of A Small Orange web hosting. While I can't speak for Tim my motivations have been as a meetup organizer (http://atlantawebentrepreneurs.org) wanting a place for more casual events that are not our monthly meetings, and I've proactively been involved in the growing the tech startup community in Atlanta. Referring back to Alex's email of the 3 types, maybe that makes me a special interest but I would instead would say I'm much more of a community organizer. Our space is called Ignition Alley and we have 6000 sqft including quiet and loud areas, a large conference room, and a huge training room/meetup room. What's more we are opening Monday September 21st and we are having open houses on Fridays from 2pm-7pm from now until who knows when. Check us out! http://www.ignitionalley.com I look forward to participating a lot more on this list moving forward. -Mike Schinkel Co-founder; Ignition Alley Atlanta Coworking http://www.ignitionalley.com http://twitter.com/mikeschinkel --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: advice on dealing with a loud co-worker
We at WHERE work lounge do the same as well. Basically the level of the music serves as a guide for the volume of the environment; think restaurants and bars vs lounge or spa. Also, think about making a member policy that suggests taking long and or loud phone calls outside if you don't have a separate room. The best policy is really an up front one overall though and since we are all working together there is a bit of flexibility on every one's part that should be considered. Frankly their are some days that I get to blast the music or have a group watch a movie with me while we work while other days it is like a library / or soothing spa... and then again that's what seems to be a good fit for my member community. The only other suggestion would really be a referral to a nearby work space. We all hate to loos business but you must think about the bulk of your members and sometimes we have to make cross referrals where there is a better jive. Hope that helps a bit more on some possible tactics. I went ahead and emailed the group since this experience is probably a benefit to us all.. but thanks for including your personal email for direct contact in the body of your message. Danielle N. WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul *tm Los Angeles, California On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: Amen to that, including the Massive Attack Pandora station. -Alex -- - -- - Alex Hillman im always developing something digital: a...@weknowhtml.com helpful: www.unstick.me visual: www.dangerouslyawesome.com local: www.indyhall.org On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: I found playing light music in the background (install speakers for the whole space) helped tone down the carrying of voices. It also encouraged others to talk (at a regular level) when it's too silent and eerie (often a turn-off for people just arriving or dropping in). The Massive Attack Pandora station was my fave for ambience. T On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 2:20 PM, nfcarlson nfcarl...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Does anyone out there have any advice on how to deal with a loud co- worker? We have one particular individual person in our open space who talks REALLY loudly. This person is aware that their voice carries and has told me that they don't want to be a problem. But the fact is, they don't seem to be capable of keeping it down. So I'm looking for some practical solutions. Anyone dealt with this before? Do sound machines work, or does that just promote even more volume? As another member said to me, The person either doesn't realize we can hear every word of the conversation, or the person doesn't care if we can. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact me offline at n...@brooklyncreativeleague.com. Thanks! Neil -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Book: The Whuffie Factor (http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://horsepigcow.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 514-679-2951 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] PRINT FOR FILE: NOW OPEN: Coworking at The Trampery in London
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 8:34 AM, Emma Persky emma.per...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone! We are about to start a coworking trial from our offices in Shoreditch, London (close to Old Street / Liverpool Street) It's a bit of an experiment for us as we do run our little startup form here, so we are offering some space for a trial period (probably a month or so) for free! If you are interested and want to know me, drop me an email. Emma --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: COWORKING IN BARCELONA
It is nice to have an introduction and connection to other countries out there; thanks for your posting to let us all know. WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul is a work lounge for Creatives here in Los Anegeles California and is based on the same philosophies that you have described here. I would love to know more about your community either through posting on the site or through Facebook. Thanks, Danielle www.wheremmm.com On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 4:17 AM, Cristina csando...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all co-workers!!!,, My name is Cristina and we opened two years ago our co-working office called GRACIA WORK CENTER. I think the best definition for this kind of workspace is a meeting point where you can create synergies and professional relationships that could help you to achieve your aims and goals. At the end, people make business possible and personal relationships are important to achieve these aims. We define ourselves as a pleasant work space with all amenities or a shared office recently refurbished where you can rent a work space and enjoy a nice work atmosphere. We want that people works here to feel like home, to be able to decide, to improve and make the office yours...It means, a pleasant space to work, to enjoy the days no matter how long they are. Then if you think that you are interested in renting a work space in a shared office like ours, do not hesitate to visit us and we will show you around. It will be a pleasure to know you. www.graciaworkcenter.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] Re: Party Tips for a coworking space
We at WHERE in LA throw private events all the time for the community and our members. What type of tips are you looking for??? Would be more than happy to help contribute. Danielle Nicoli www.wheremmm.com 2009/9/2 Liu Yan liuyan.dat...@gmail.com We are organizing a party for all the electronic art genius and virtual reality intellectuals gathered from the globe in our space during Shanghai eArts festival, have been looking for some sponsors for the event but got no luck. So we are gonna do it by ourselves, with modest drink and snack, good music, nice atmosphere, blah blah!! ... HELP! We need tips for holding a good party in the space... More information about this party: http://xindanwei.com/events/xindanwei-now-新单位“闹” Liu Yan -- Liu Yan 刘妍 Xindanwei 新单位 4C,Bld 4, Dingxi Rd 727, Shanghai,CHINA 中国上海定西路727号四栋4C (+86) 135 2429 5509 @theliuyan @xindanwei http://xindanwei.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] Re: A New Catalyst
Coming from a community building, non profit grass roots background I would say that if you know you are committed to this than go for it because getting your space up and running and building a community are challenging. More than that it is time consuming. Best suggestion is to document and observe and collect all your info. Open the space if you feel you are ready though... don't delay... because it does take time. Your thesis won't really help you get things off the ground frankly either... although it would be nice to have the info and (out of selfishness) would be interesting to see your thesis published for us all to read. Best of luck and please feel free to contact me directly. Danielle Nicoli www.wheremmm.com Los Angeles CA (USA) Facebook, Twitter, Linked in etc. On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 2:50 AM, Patrizio patrick.bee...@gmail.com wrote: Hi there, My name is Patrick (or Patrizio) and I want to start a coworking office in the Netherlands. I have seen there are already several of them around (http://amsterdam.the-hub.net/public/, http://www.igluu.nl/, http://coworkingdenhaag.nl/), but I would like to make mine and perhaps also a bit different. A bit more rough and raw ;) The idea originated (and still is) the main topic of my Master-thesis from the Politecnico di Milano (Italy) hence my nickname Patrizio. I've studied there for four years and now I am back in the Netherlands to finish up my thesis and start a space. So apart from all my ideas and desire to start now. I have a question for the community, I wonder what you recommend me: a) finish thesis first or b) get this place up-and-running and do the thesis in parallel after all the thesis is about setting up the space. Regards, Patrick Beeker --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Need a replacement guest in :30 minutes ... help!
I think this is a great idea for tonight even as a open topic and could be done without a guest speaker really; so that we can start to gather and group panel topics! Good luck.. I would jump in but we have a huge festival this weekend in Silverlake called Sunset Junction for those of you who have been and or lived in LA. Danielle Nicoli www.WHEREMMM.com http://www.wheremmm.com/ On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 6:15 AM, OpenSpace Coworking (Nikki Haffey) nikkihaf...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Andy - sorry we missed you (although we have been on)...suggestion for a future show...a bunch of people have submitted panel topics on coworking to SXSW Interactive 2010. It'd be great to get all of those people on a call together to discuss and come together! Nikki Haffey OpenSpace www.openspacecoworking.com On Aug 12, 6:37 pm, @OnCoworking cow...@landist.org wrote: Hi Coworking gang, This is Andy from OnCoworking.com and we just had a last minute scheduling conflict, which means we currently don't have a guest for the show tonight... which by the way starts in less than 30 minutes! Ideally, it would be great to get a guest who hasn't been on the show yet, but because of timing, we are open. Please email me ASAP at cow...@landist.org and let me know if you would like to be a guest on the show. The show runs Wednesday at 7pm Eastern and lasts between 30 - 60 minutes (max). The call-in number is 724-444-7444, (call id: 50025). Sorry for the last minute plea, but without an exec. producer, things get messy sometimes. Cheers, Andy . --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Standard lease length
We also offer a discount for our pre paying members (three month min) and to our incubator businesses who bring in multiple members/ meetings as well as CBO's who hold Board Meetings in an effort to promote community collaboration/ support. It has been, perhaps, one of our most popular efforts. Danielle WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Los Angeles, CA 90026 On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 8:02 AM, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: At Citizen Space, we go month to month, but have recently added some incentives to signing up for a 3 month period ($25/month off rent). T On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Anca Mosoiuliminal.a...@gmail.com wrote: Do you guys start your thirty days on the first of the month, or every 30 days? I'm working on writing up my leasing agreements right now, so this is a great conversation! :) On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: :) Thanks! And great to know! On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM, pa...@arbotek.compa...@arbotek.com wrote: Hey Tara, Just FYI. I bought 3 copies of TWF 1 for me and 2 for the library at Business Playce Guess which 2 books always seem to be checked out? Paul www.businessplayce.com Twitter: Businessplayce On Aug 6, 10:29 am, Tara Hunt horsepig...@gmail.com wrote: We used to have something as flexible as Business Playce, but we found out the 'let us know as soon as possible' bit led to people telling us on the first of the month they wanted to leave (like that day), so we have the 30 day membership agreement with 30 days notice now. T On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM, pa...@arbotek.compa...@arbotek.com wrote: Andy, We have a 30 day membership agreement. One of the benefits of coworking at Business Playce is flexibility. We tell our new members, try us out for free for a few days, then join for 30 days if you like it greatif not why be tied into something that wasn't/isn't for you. I assume for cash flow projections it would be nice to have a long term lease/agreement, but for us and our culture that seems to Corporate. In fact our agreement simply says When you decide you don't want to be here anymore, let us know as soon as possible; No Harm, No Foul. Paul www.businessplayce.com Twitter: businessplayce On Aug 6, 5:41 am, Andy McMillan andy.mcmil...@gmail.com wrote: I'm wondering - from others running coworking spaces - how are your leases set up in terms of time, clauses etc? Are you offering discounts for longer leases? Any information would be fantastic - thanks! -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Book: The Whuffie Factor (http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://horsepigcow.com) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 415-694-1951 -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Book: The Whuffie Factor (http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://horsepigcow.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 415-694-1951 -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Book: The Whuffie Factor (http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://horsepigcow.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 415-694-1951 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Questions about creating a Space with Childcare
This is really helpful and specific info that you have provided for on site child care. The one thing that I really want to point out for some who may read through these postings quickly is that the requirements will vary from city, county and state to state. Iit would (continue to be) helpful for all of us (as we continue to grow and chare memberships via the Coworking VISA program) on the differences so that we can be better versed in explaining to members the background of child care services. Thanks again for your informative post! Danielle Danielle Nicoli WHERE: A work lounge for creatives. Los Angeles, CA www.wheremmm.com On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 7:42 AM, greth...@yahoo.com greth...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi Jodie, you might also want to contact Soma Vida in Austin, TX. They have child care a few days a week on the premises. My husband, Jason, and I are also looking at starting a coworking center with child care here in Chicago. Our local business development center has been very helpful...they filled us in on all the requirements. Here in Chicago opening a day care where the children are dropped off and the parents can leave the premises is very involved, but if you require the parents to be present and available (in the next room, for example) the certification process is way simpler. We're thinking of starting with that and then upgrading to day care if there is a need for it. We're just in the beginning stages as well...feel free to contact me if you want to co-work or just bounce ideas around. I don't know about you, but every work-at-home parent I have talked to about this gets very excited about the idea of having a place to work where their kids are involved in something other than the Disney Channel! Gretchen Goodrich Chicago, IL On Jul 31, 5:47 pm, jodiegrace jodiegr...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello. I am new to this group. In the process of starting a co-work space for parents with small children in my city here in Canada. Does anyone have any experience incorperating childcare into the space. I am thinking about having a play room that could be unsupervised at times, with a paid babysitter in for scheduled times during the week for more supervision. Not too sure about the legalities of this. Is it better to have members volunteer? Looking for feedback. I know there is a great need for this as it is next to impossible to find part-time childcare and really costly when all you may have to do is just a few hours of phone interviews and work without childcare for the rest etc. Can't wait to hear any comments. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking business planning
My quick advice whould be to visit some sites and see what fits for your
community and your style of coworking.
You are welcome to come to WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul in Los Angeles and or
contact me if you would like to chat.
And, I think that all of us who have started our own sites would wish you
good luck!. I will add that it takes a lot of focus, vitamins and keep
plenty of caffeine on hand.
Best wishes, Danielle
www.wheremmm.com
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:25 PM, portlandhead pemaq...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi All,
I'm in the process of setting up a coworking space in Portland,
Maine. I'm trying to write up a business plan and cash flow. If
anyone has any templates, resources or words of advice, that would be
greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
- Rob
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[Coworking] Re: Presentation
Welcome Cadu, Could you share with us all the article that turned you on to coworking please? It is always great to find new info from other parts of the world and how each region/ country interprets coworking in their respective communities. I am specifically encouraged by your intro and would love to collaborate with you on your development of your own space since a few people have mentioned how my WHERE members and local neighborhood community has characteristics that reflect the spirit and culture of Brazil. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Work Lounge for Creatives www.wheremmm.com On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Cadu de Castro Alves cadudecastroal...@gmail.com wrote: Hi people! I'm Cadu, 24, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I'm currently working as a Web Developer in a little company. I started a business with a college friend in the same activity in which we work (web development) and we intend to dedicate 100% of our time in our business in the next year. I knew the coworking concept reading a brazilian magazine article. After that, I started googling about this subject and I really loved it. I figured out about coworking spaces in Brazil and I found some, but not much. I'm doing some researches on this to know what I have to do to open my own space. How I sad before, I intend to take my business to the next level in the next year and I think sharing a space with some people could be a good idea, if not the better. =) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking on Bainbridge Island, WA
Do you have any pictures or at least some more info about the town that you can share? Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Facebook Silverlake/ LA, CA USA On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 4:49 PM, JeannieB jbmc...@mac.com wrote: Hey, all. I find myself with 3,000 sq ft of primo office space and would like to gauge interest in putting together a coworking site on BI. My personal business plans got sidelined and I am left with a lease and a space. I am looking for like-minded people who want to be part of a community. I am looking for some start up funds to get going--I have some office furniture and an internet connection. The space needs some build out. Want to start asap. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please let me know. Thanks. Jeannie --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: newbie from Orrville, OH
Hi there Darrin, Nice to have you in the group. What made you think about starting a coworking site and what industry background do you hail from? Danielle WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Silverlake, Los Angeles/ CA (USA) On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 7:51 PM, Darrin Wasniewski darrin.wasniew...@gmail.com wrote: Hello- just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. We are exploring starting a coworking collaborative in Orrville, OH (small rural city about 1/2 hour southwest of Akron, OH.) I'm glad to have been directed to this site, its looking like a great resource so far. I'm sure I'll be full of questions later as we progress further in our endeavor. d --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking in Burlington, VT - it's going to happen
Great intro, thanks for all the info.. very helpful. Best of luck! Danielle WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Los Angeles, CA On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 5:28 PM, JeninVT min...@gmavt.net wrote: Hi, Just re-introducing myself and giving an update on co-working in Burlington, VT. My name is Jen Mincar. I own an IT Project Management company in Burlington, VT and have been successfully operating as an independent consultant in VT for the past ten years. Now I’m starting an additional project, a coworking space, which I’ve been calling the BHive (but will be changing the name because I didn't realize there were already various coworking 'Hives' and 'BeaHives' out there). Upon advice from the coworking wiki and this google group, I’ve been actively building up a coworking community here in VT for the past 3 months. I’ve created a linked in group that consists of almost 80 people interested in coworking in the Burlington area: The BHive - Coworking in Burlington, VT http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1878468/ We’re having our first informal coworking event, a jelly, next week Friday at FoundLine, Inc. This event was so popular that all of the spaces were filled within 12 hours of advertising it. I am so stoked. I’ve started looking at real estate/office space in the Burlington area, specifically: Maltex Building Pine St. All over Burlington proper/Church St. Main St. If there is anyone else out there in the btv, VT area looking to cowork and wants to join me in this quest, please let me know. Thanks for everyone's help and advice to date. As someone who reads this group's updates daily, it's been an invaluable resource to use to get VT's space started. And I know I will continue to use it, and hopefully contribute, in the future. Jen Mincar min...@gmavt.net @jeninvt Mincar Consulting IT/Web Project Management Consulting and Training http://www.mincarconsulting.com 802.363.0170 The BHive - Coworking in Burlington, VT http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1878468/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking on Lunch.com
It is so fantastic that you guys are doing this!!! Can't wait to host a BIG WELCOME PARTY when you come through Los Angeles. Danielle WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Facebook @wheremmm On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Tony Bacigalupo tonybacigal...@gmail.comwrote: Hey everyone! Tara, Alex, Karen, Emma, Ridley and I are rocking Whuffaoke and are about halfway through the tour now! I hope you are enjoying our tweets and video and photos along the way. One of our sponsors, Lunch.com, has us working on some articles for their site, and I just wrote up a review of coworking. Full disclosure, they are a sponsor... but their site is rather cool, sponsor or not. You might want to check it out. Here's my review: http://www.lunch.com/data/Coworking-1394380.html Enjoy and hope to see you in your respective cities when we come to town! Rock on, Tony --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Hi
Another great alternative is to collaborate with your local in-home day car provider/ or network of providers. While on site is great (speaking as a parent) it is difficult to really focus at times when you have your mind on your kids... but the ability to drop in, get updates and such provides peace of mind; much needed for the freelancer parent that is on the go as it is. This way you reduce your liability as well with trained day care providers as well as stimulating your local neighborhood economy... try bartering too...host child care trainings at your coworking site. Just some quick thoughts.. Danielle, WHERE www.wheremmm.com Los Angeles, CA On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 12:32 PM, Joseph Rooks josephro...@gmail.comwrote: I know some universities provide child care in their research facilities, since one of my friends is doing that over the summer- might want to hop into the Coworking at Universities discussion and find out if anyone knows the specifics of that. If you're near a university, perhaps it would be possible to set up some kind of partnership in that area? I don't know any kind of specifics, but it's a lead that might be worth following. - Joseph On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 3:28 PM, Chad Ballantynec...@rhubarbmedia.ca wrote: Childcare would be fab. We've made our place child friendly for 5 and up ages. The thing with co-work most freelancers are on a tight budget - to ad childcare might put them over. At the same time if you could at least provide a room/area like doctors offices for a TV/toys/books a desk for older kids, etc. it might work out. We have space for kids to sit and play and Monsters Inc toys every where! A full-out childcare facility would be great. Chad On 23-Jul-09, at 3:08 PM, Aaron Lozier wrote: I'm at about the same place as you and I also thought a childcare would be a super great amenity. On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 8:25 PM, ForceDotMom bcol...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I am not coworking yet. Actually - I just had the idea to open a space the other day, and I didn't even know that 'coworking' was a thing. But here you all are. My thought was that it would be nice to have a coworking space that would incorporate childcare of some kind. I know that some corporations have on site daycare for working parents. I think it would be so great to have something like that for people (like me) who work at a home office and have kids to care for. Would love to hear any thoughts or input from the group. I look forward to learning more here. -Brandy Chad Ballantyne 705.252.2423 c...@rhubarbmedia.ca www.rhubarbmedia.ca ü Please consider the environment before printing this email. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Hello
Do you have a twitter link, email or facebook that people can find out more about you? On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 12:04 PM, AmericanFido americanf...@gmail.comwrote: I am a freelancer in Tampa, FL and would like to join this group. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Small Town Success
Scott, This is quite inspiring and great for all of us; we are lucky (in deed) that you do PR/ Communications for a living). What I have specifically noticed in our group is that we all have an area of expertise and that is what helps shape the individuality of each site along with the community that is generated and supported. The flow and interaction among each of our coworking sites/ communities is unique and special but more importantly it is a social phenomenon that historically should be documented on a larger scale. In the spirit of some recent communications out there on our coworking google group would you mind sharing some hints on how you created the buzz? And, if anyone could perhaps add a link to our collective/ internal coworking site here (because I am not IT either, community architect myself) I think that would be super! I am thinking of how great it could be to have a collective PR piece that anyone who sees an article and finds us on Google Coworking could be linked into an archive/ index of articles for any and all sites who are a part of this group. Thanks for the Monday morning kick off Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Open Work Space for Creatives www.wheremmm.com On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Scott Tillitt / BEAHIVE sc...@beahivebeacon.com wrote: Hello, fellow coworkers... There have been a few posts looking for inspiration and feasibility in starting a space in small towns (I asked myself several months back). So I thought I'd just share our success so far. BEAHIVE opened not quite 3 months ago with an auspicious beginning in Beacon, NY -- a small town shy of 15,000 an hour north of NYC on the Hudson River. We've grown to 19 Founding Members with a few more starting soon. We're making monthly expenses. We had 90 or so at our launch party, including the mayor and his wife. And we've generated quite a bit of buzz in the media: 3 profiles of us this week alone (all listed on our site at http://beahivebeacon.com). (It helps that I do PR/communications for a living.) Now, Beacon is not like most towns of its size. It's on the NYC commuter train line and, perhaps most importantly, a major contemporary art museum opened here 5 years ago (Dia:Beacon). Along with it has come many NYC and other big city emigres. (Some folks jokingly call it NoBro: North Brooklyn.) As many have said tirelessly, it all starts with building the community and excitement first (another area my main profession comes in handy). I'm happy to share any specifics offline. Bzzz... scott. - --- SCOTT TILLITT PR yogi writer [ sc...@beahivebeacon.com / 917.449.6356 ] BEAHIVE collaborative community workspace / join the hive. engage. *sign up for BEAHIVE Bzzz: http://eepurl.com/caxT* [ www.beahivebeacon.com / www.twitter.com/BEAHIVE ] ANTIDOTE COLLECTIVE socially conscious communications / apply liberally. [ www.antidotecollective.org ] - --- t h i n k / f e e l --- - ...an idea or product that deserves the label 'creative' arises from the synergy of many sources and not only from the mind of a single person.” (Mihaly Csikszentmihaly) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Single Page/Short Article Summary on Co-Working?
Franklin, I don't recognize your name/ coworking site so I am not sure if you are asking for your members or for potential investors but here is a nice overview that I like to refer to from the NY TIMES http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/26/fashion/26Work.html?_r=2oref=slogin Anything else please contact me at where...@gmail.com Good luck and hope it helps, Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Silverlake/ LA, CA (USA) www.wheremmm.com On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Franklen franklenraymon...@gmail.comwrote: I looked through the Wiki and did a web search, but didn't find what I was looking for. Does anyone know off the top of their heads a link to a good one page summary or short short article to share about just what exactly co-working is, its benefits, etc. Something to hand to someone instead of sending them to the wiki or blog which they would have to wade through? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: New Coworking Studio in Pasadena
Coworking in LA is growing; how fantastic, congrads on your location! The pics look great too! I would definitely encourage you to drop in on JellyLA mtg at WHERE in Silverlake/LA sometime so that we can cross-promote; it will also be a good way for you to immerse yourself as a site owner in the LA community. Best wishes for a wonderful grand opening I look fwd to supporting your venture as I truly believe we all succeed when we work together. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Open Work Lounge for Creatives www.wheremmm.com On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 4:39 PM, PAT CHEUNG rapata...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself, and to finally announce a new coworking space we're launching on August 1st! I say finally cause I've been thinking of doing this for about 9 months now and finally decided to take the plunge last month. It will be a modest studio located in the heart of Pasadena, CA (yes, home of the Rose Bowl/Rose Parade). It's built on the break-even model, and we're putting any proceeds back into developing the space/community. Currently our sugar-daddy is my other company, methink.com. Like many others, we're targeting the tech and creatives sector, because that's what we enjoy, and that's what we know best. Anyways, we quickly threw this site together to tell a little more about it (www.officeandcompany.com). Anyways, there's still a lot to learn, and a lot to do for us. Hopefully, we can contribute more to this Google Group community a bit more now that we're fellow space catalysts. Thanks! -- pat cheung www.officeandcompany.com p...@officeandcompany.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] Re: New Coworking Studio in Pasadena
Absolutely, just give me a heads up because I would like to meet you; I am not always here @ WHERE now asI am searching for other sites currently. Danielle Nicoli On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:48 PM, PAT CHEUNG rapata...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Danielle, Been meaning to drop by that Jelly. Will definitely try to make it out there for the next meeting. Thanks! -- pat cheung p...@officeandcompany.com On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 5:13 PM, WHERE MMM where...@gmail.com wrote: Coworking in LA is growing; how fantastic, congrads on your location! The pics look great too! I would definitely encourage you to drop in on JellyLA mtg at WHERE in Silverlake/LA sometime so that we can cross-promote; it will also be a good way for you to immerse yourself as a site owner in the LA community. Best wishes for a wonderful grand opening I look fwd to supporting your venture as I truly believe we all succeed when we work together. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Open Work Lounge for Creatives www.wheremmm.com On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 4:39 PM, PAT CHEUNG rapata...@gmail.comwrote: Hi Everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself, and to finally announce a new coworking space we're launching on August 1st! I say finally cause I've been thinking of doing this for about 9 months now and finally decided to take the plunge last month. It will be a modest studio located in the heart of Pasadena, CA (yes, home of the Rose Bowl/Rose Parade). It's built on the break-even model, and we're putting any proceeds back into developing the space/community. Currently our sugar-daddy is my other company, methink.com. Like many others, we're targeting the tech and creatives sector, because that's what we enjoy, and that's what we know best. Anyways, we quickly threw this site together to tell a little more about it (www.officeandcompany.com). Anyways, there's still a lot to learn, and a lot to do for us. Hopefully, we can contribute more to this Google Group community a bit more now that we're fellow space catalysts. Thanks! -- pat cheung www.officeandcompany.com p...@officeandcompany.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] Re: Blog Entry on Coworking
Your posted comments on your link are EXACTLY what WHERE is about too.. Would love to contribute/ collaborate where...@gmail.com Danielle Nicoli www.wheremmm.com Facebook WHERE Meet, Mix, Mogul Twitter @wheremmm for site member updates On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Mike Pihlman m...@telbitconsulting.comwrote: I wrote a very quick blog entry on Coworking and my experiences so far (2 months being open) out here in Tracy, CA (commuter-ville USA). http://telbitconsulting.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/coworking/ Mike -- Mike Pihlman TracyVirtualOffice A Coworking Community 95 W. 11th Street, Suite 203 Tracy, CA 95376 Mobile: 209-608-4340 Web: TracyVirtualOffice.com Twitter: @TracyVirtOffice --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Co-work in Barrie Ontario Canada
Chad, Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. It is great to know that there is always a creative solution ahead; love the new name! I have to admit I am a bit partial...as I describe, for those who aren't familiar with coworking or need a more clarification, WHERE with the definition of a work lounge for creatives. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul www.wheremmm.com @wheremmm On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Chad Ballantyne c...@rhubarbmedia.cawrote: Hi folks! This is Chad from The Creative Space in Barrie Ontario, Canada. Check out our blog www.thecreativespace.ca We will have been co-working here for about 1.5 years, but just recently took it a new level under the newly launched name the creative space. The 2nd floor wishes have been slowed due to lack of funds - so we're gunna pack em into our existing space of 1300 s/f. There are 10 of us in here and will be expanding to 14 permeant tenants. Designers, web developers, programers, photographers, video producers, marketing consultants, etc. I'll post some more pics, especially of the building and area. Most windows face a downtown park and the other view...Kemenfelt Bay! Thanks to all who post to this group. It's been so valuable to us. Lots of ideas and most of all - a community to let the na-sayers know, we're not crazy!! Well... maybe were a bit crazy. Cheers!! Chad Ballantyne 705.252.2423 c...@rhubarbmedia.ca www.rhubarbmedia.ca ü Please consider the environment before printing this email. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~--- inline: rhubarblogo2.jpg
[Coworking] Re: Help me write my MA thesis on coworking!
It is fantastic to see this type of growth on coworking and especially interesting from this angle. As a site owner of an open work lounge for creatives, I would be interested in knowing what prompted you to take this topic. Also, what exactly attracted you to to concept of coworking? (Did you use a space in Chigaco while you were studying?) Thanks! Danielle Nicoli Facebook WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul new web site: www.wheremmm.com @wheremmm On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 8:44 AM, talia taliaelizab...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All! I am a graduate student at the Art Institute of Chicago and am planning to write my thesis on coworking spaces. I have designed a brief, online survey to gather information on various coworking spaces. If you work at, manage, or own a coworking space I would love to have you take the survey. The results of the survey will help inform the direction of my thesis. Please click here (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx? sm=NdS8mfStjplqwU8fNkH_2b_2fQ_3d_3d) to take the survey. Please feel free to reply with any questions! Thanks - Talia. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Starting up a coworking space
Lauren, Definitely welcome to the group. The only thing I would add is to plan to have a lot of patience and to be flexible in your planning. This is a community spirited business first and foremost; whatever business model you choose.Luckily you have the existing community out here already and sites that have been in operation. If you can, before you start, request to go and visit some of these coworking locations. It is essential to see the variation from not only the models but to the communities, services, and overall approach to coworking in each new venue. One last note that I have observed...coworking had a lot of variations in the implementation and the development. One of your biggest (unexpected hurdles/ it was mine let me say) is how much of a balance do we give to the chosen business model, the community of coworking and even your members, and your business. In the trend of the moment of 'transparancy' is expected; as well as it is a fantastic tool of marketing. That being said you as a new site owner really must not forget leadership in the equation. I call this accessible and approachable leadership. It is something that would drag on in this forum to speak about but believe me after developing nearly 100 different community based programs for non-profits/foundations and such, it is always a clear path that is most embraced but also one that can find resistance because of one simple thing: change! So be clear in your desire of giving coworking to your community, be ready to listen, and be ready to hold on for an amazing and fulfilling ride. Welcome again, Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Work Lounge for Creatives Silverlake, LA, CA (USA) Facebook, myspace @wheremmm where...@gmail.com On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM, laurenw1021 laurenw1...@gmail.com wrote: All, Thank you for all of the great advice! I feel I am already in love with coworking as the people are so welcoming, helpful, and willing to share information! Thanks, Lauren On Jun 24, 12:53 am, felicity at cubes felicity.chap...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Lauren, Welcome! This is the best group. And just to second it...listen to Tony. I have virtually nothing to add. -felicity Outside the Cube - professional community cubes.typepad.com/otc CubesCrayons - coworking meets coplaying cubesandcrayons.com On Jun 23, 12:53 pm, Susan Evans susan.c.ev...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Lauren! Congrats and welcome to the wild world of coworking! Tony's advise is simply perfect (as usual). I'd add: -I'll reiterate one of Tony's points first: as tedious as it might be, dig back into this listserv for old threads of helpful conversation - there are a TON of them, full of great thoughts and info. -Try not to get too far ahead of yourself. Don't create anything before there is a nice demand for it - you don't want to waste any time or energy in a direction that might not be needed to develop your space. Welcome again, and best of luck to you! Susan __ Office Nomads officenomads.com 206-323-6500 On Jun 22, 2:53 pm, Matt Titsworth paladi...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy Lauren, I'm one of the folks helping to run Company|Dallas over in Richardson, and I have to say how delighted I am to hear about somebody wanting to get a coworking spot going over in Fort Worth. I've run into a number of people from that area who are interested in the idea. Feel free to drop me a line about the specifics of coworking in DFW. I'd add to what Tony has said above, but right now those are exactly the things we're working on to get ourselves up to snuff. All the best, Matthewhttp://www.companydallas.com matt...@companydallas.comhttp://www.twitter.com/companydallas On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Tony Bacigalupotonybacigal...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome Lauren! Some Cliff's notes of advice: - Start one person at a time - Focus on people and community needs first, not space - Use a cafe or a house or otherwise free space as a staging area for your community - Consider starting a Jelly (http://workatjelly.com) - Hook up with as many other DFW-area communities as you can, including some folks who are already doing coworking there. - Be extra open and transparent in all that you do. Share photos, blog posts, tweets, and talk about what's good and what's hard. Engage people and get them involved. - Empower the would-be members of you community to take an active role in helping grow the community. You'll have more committed members and a lot more help :) - Read the messages in this group! Best of luck and keep us posted! Cheers, Tony --- -- New Work City - Coworking NYC style. Phone: (888) 823-3494 Email: 3...@nwcny.com Web:
[Coworking] Re: Overusing Space for Personal Storage?
All of these comments are very very true and good suggestions for you. I have one thing though that may vary.. I AM A SPACE HOG myself. Now, In my opinion I dont think I am cluttered or like Charlie Brown's Linus carrying through with dust cloud but one very simple things that we have purchased for our work lounge at WHERE is lockers! Lockers are an easy way to approach the subject of someone's mess too but in a way that you really don't have to walk that fine line off wondering if they will feel attacked or have to get in a long winded discussion about space and different membership access that may make someone feel outcast in your environment/ community. And the best thing is if you can really get your members to self regulate the situation. Now that is much more of a discussion topic..but for another day and place. Best of luck for happy coworking. Danielle Nicoli WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Facebook @wheremmm Silverlake, LA, CA (USA) On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 5:41 AM, Franklen franklenraymon...@gmail.comwrote: Our new space is just getting started and is very informal at the present. We have one person who regularly uses a desk, but also regularly uses another empty desk or two as well as some extra floor space for storing personal items, or maneuvering their own stuff around. I don' want to be a bad guy but I think I need to nip this in the bud. If nothing else I think it would be better to have the place neat and orderly when others come to visit or look at the space. But other than that, what kind of policies of resources do you have for storage of personal and/or business stuff on site? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Interested in opening a coworking space in Rancho Cordova, Ca
Hi there Geoffrey, I have a coworking site in Silverlake/ LA, CA and it is called WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul (facebook). WHERE is what I affectionately call an open work lounge for creatives. It is based on the values of coworking but has a bit more of a twist since my background is from the non-profit world and I did community development for over 15 years before turning the for-profit strategic consulting. As WHERE is growing I would like to definitely network with you and invite you to come on down for a visit sometime in the near future. It is great that you are exploring a site of your own .. as many of us site owners will tell you is challenging and rewarding. Best of luck, Danielle Nicoli where...@gmail.com 323 663 6636 @wheremmm On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 2:14 PM, Geoffrey Sakala geoffreysak...@googlemail.com wrote: I'm exploring the possibility of opening a coworking space in Rancho Cordova, Ca. Where is that? Just east of Sacramento, Ca. I'm an entrepreneur with a social media startup and wanting to have a space where creativity can flow and community can build though open dialog and collaboration. Any tips would be helpful. Thanks @rcpost --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: New to Group - Hello!
I just replied to another person who is looking to open a site near Sacramento, CA.but I will send you a quick note too. WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul (Facebook) is expanding and also looking for people to collaborate with out there.. in our ever-growing coworking society. I know I am not the oldest of co-working sites by any means but we have a unique take on the coworking scene with my long history of non-profit development across the united states and Mexico. I am sure that you have seen many posts from Tony B of New Work City and Indy Hall's Alex H. so maybe that would be a first great place to start since you are so close. That being said if you find yourself in LA let us @WHEREmmm know! Until then, please email any of your comments/ questions to where...@gmail.com and I would love to collaborate. Danielle N. WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Silverlake, LA CA (USA) On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 12:45 PM, steveguberman steveguber...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, Wanted to introduce myself and say Hi... I'm Steve Guberman, work and live in Northern NJ. I own a Graphic Design agency in Denville and we've been talking about embarking on this journey for some time now. We're excited to help bring people together and all grow and learn from each other. Anyone else in NJ looking to kick around some ideas, we're in Denville (Morris County) and will be looking into Montclair, Morristown, or Union, NJ. Best Regards, Steve --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: New to the Group -- Thanks for being nice :)
What is the company you work for? On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 7:27 AM, Lisa K lisakan...@gmail.com wrote: Hello! My name is Lisa and I'm really here in this group to learn more about coworking. My company actually supports independent consultants so I'm kind of tasked with learning as much as possible about the industry. Coworking seems like a big wave right now, and what better place to learn as much as I can than through this group. Thanks for welcoming me and being nice to someone from the corporate world. I promise I'm good people :) Lisa www.twitter.com/mbopartners --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Building a coworking space in Shanghai, ALL TOGETHER!
This is very exciting! Thanks for including your facebook link for us all too. Best, Danielle N. WHERE: Work Lounge for Creatives Facebook: WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Silverlake/ LA, CA (USA) 2009/6/9 Liu Yan liuyan.dat...@gmail.com Dear all, We have been following the advices and roadmap provided by many friends in this group and community to start our coworking space in Shanghai. I would like to share with you our great news, our Coworking Space, XINDANWEI, will be officially opened in three weeks time. The space is around 280 square meters, located in IIInShanghai hub, a creative park transformed from an abadoned plastic factory in downtown Shanghai. More information about the space can be found at: http://xindanwei.com/p/us/ And we did realize how important it is to get the potential coworkers involved in the building stage of the coworking space, both for the establishment of office hardware and software, and to allow people to have a piece of ownership of the space and the community. In the coming Saturday, we will organize a visioning and brainstorming session for everyone who are interested in Coworking. The event is held in our space which is still under construction. We welcome everyone who happens to be in Shanghai to join this event and brainstorm with all of us. The event information can be found at the following links: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=87646309323ref=mf http://www.we-need-money-not-art.com/archives/3507 Let's create a great event altogether! With kind regards, Liu Yan刘妍 (+86) 135 2429 5509 @theliuyan www.we-need-money-not-art.com/activist www.xindanwei.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] Re: North County San Diego
Are you looking to open a site or connect with someone who already is? On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Michelle michellehol...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Just wondering if there was any interest in getting this going in North County San Diego? Thanks, Michelle --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Caroline Collective 1st Anniversary
Congrads!!! It is a big accomplishement and we all wish you success for the next years ahead. Do you have pictures to share with us all? Danielle WHERE: Work Lounge for Creatives Silverlake/ LA, CA (USA) On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Matthew Wettergreen mwettergr...@gmail.comwrote: Actually ducking out of the party right now to drop this note... I just wanted to tell everyone on the coworking group how thankful Ned and I are for all of the help, assistance and information that this group has provided over the past year and change. Tonight (now) we are celebrating our one year anniversary with a party at Caroline Collective. The Houston tech, arts and culture community is thrilled to be included and continues to mention how excited they are that Caroline Collective exists and that it continues to provide a service to the community. Without the guidance and assistance of many of you from this group we would not have the direction and strategy to include all the diverse members of the Houston community that call Caroline Collective home.. Thanks, Matthew --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Reportage and identi.ca
I think it is fantastic. Someday I hope to experience a full fledged on line coworking system where members can promote, discuss and fully search what is developing in our spaces. We all have so much to share, learn and grow. Can't wait to see what unfolds next..please, continue to share. Danielle WHERE: Work Lounge for Creatives Facebook twitter @wheremmm Silverlake/ Los Angeles, CA/ USA On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:17 AM, patrick.tang...@gmail.com patrick.tang...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I know some of you have to look for financing and are always looking for example of collaboration and incubator like projects grown in coworking space. Today one of our members launched Reportage, a cool new Twitter app for the iPhone and I think it's a great example of how a coworking environment can help with product/company developement. http://station-c.com/membres/reportage/#english As I mention in the post, you might also want to drop by http://identi.ca, another project launched from Station C. I hope everyone think's it's ok to announce such launches here? Patrick http://station-c.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] Re: Starting a coop
Where would you be opening the space? On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 8:36 AM, jmivy jackie...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all. I have just joined the group, and am very interested in forming my own coop office. My background is design and architecture, so I understand how to lay out the space. I am more fuzzy on how to figure out the financial model of it.are there any how-tos out there that I could review? Thanks in advance. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Support Letters
It would be really helpful if people can include where they are located and looking to open coworking spaces please. Thanks, Danielle where...@gmail.com WHERE work lounge for creatives Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA/ USA Facebook twit...@wheremmm On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 6:49 AM, Knite20 d...@knite20.com wrote: I am in the same process, but was able to satisfy them with just my spreadsheet of contact info for interested persons. Of course, I am still in the process of seeking the SBA Loan I'm still not sure if they'll approve it. If you're seeking VC funds or Angel money, they are most likely looking for actual notes and letters from members that state they will be joining the space when it opens. Wish I could be more helpful, but those are my thoughts. drew BetaLoft, LLC (Opening June 1st) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking and College Students?
This is what we have found as well; remember most student simply dont have the funds to afford membership and most are not disciplined enough to really work and contribute to the coworking environment that members seek. Having students or even returning students/ grad students to trade their membership rates for study time works out to be the best. I think, primarily because the student population has a unique need more similar to a library than coworking that extends beyond the campus facilities available, the established sense of community already formulated and the numerous cafes. Instead, think about how to incorporate these younger students into your coworking scenes by way of networking events, mentoring, internships, etc. Danielle WHERE: A work lounge for Creatives twitter @wheremmm where...@gmail.com facebook WHERE:Meet, Mix, Mogul (tm) Los Angeles, CA USA On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 8:34 AM, JR Moreau james.r.mor...@gmail.com wrote: At a meeting with some people interested in investing in a Worcester space, we discussed having a college student or two be able to use the space for free and be the administrator (clean, supplies, security, etc). Doesn't have to be a college student, but someone who has a lot of free time to be there and watch the place. As far as having college student's interested in paying for a place to go, I think that may be the wrong market. It would be tough to convince someone they should pay for a space when they've got the school library and common areas that *almost* serve the same purpose. James JRM Gets Creative! http://jrmgetscreative.com On May 14, 1:08 pm, Eric Marden eric.mar...@gmail.com wrote: We have one member that's in school full time (Rollins). He comes to do his homework, network with other members, and ask questions about Ruby on Rails. He found us, but thinks that if we were closer to UCF we'd be able to attract a lot more 'young blood'. Your biggest hurdle will be in showing the value in a membership over the ratty wifi at the local coffee house (where most of them are grabbing internet, when not on campus). Also, internet speed matters. - Eric Marden CoLab Orlando 37 N. Orange Ave, 6th Floor Downtown Orlandohttp://colaborlando.com On May 11, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Norcross wrote: Hey there everyone, I'm part of the CoworkingStPete group currently in the process of getting a space together in St. Petersburg, Florida. Something we've discussed internally is how to approach college students. For those that aren't aware, St. Petersburg is a smaller city, surrounded by suburbs. However, we have two college campuses downtown, both close to the area. Has anyone had any experience with either reaching out to college students, or having them use your space? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking and College Students?
Now this is something we do as well. Teachers really enjoy having the space to relax and work in the community. We also offer professors discounted rates for private meeting times. Danielle @ WHERE LA/ CA, USA On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 8:52 AM, Mike Pihlman m...@telbitconsulting.comwrote: Somewhat related...since I am a teacher in training, I have invited teachers (or recently let go teachers) to use TracyVirtualOffice for free during the summer. Mike JR Moreau wrote: At a meeting with some people interested in investing in a Worcester space, we discussed having a college student or two be able to use the space for free and be the administrator (clean, supplies, security, etc). Doesn't have to be a college student, but someone who has a lot of free time to be there and watch the place. As far as having college student's interested in paying for a place to go, I think that may be the wrong market. It would be tough to convince someone they should pay for a space when they've got the school library and common areas that *almost* serve the same purpose. James JRM Gets Creative! http://jrmgetscreative.com On May 14, 1:08 pm, Eric Marden eric.mar...@gmail.com wrote: We have one member that's in school full time (Rollins). He comes to do his homework, network with other members, and ask questions about Ruby on Rails. He found us, but thinks that if we were closer to UCF we'd be able to attract a lot more 'young blood'. Your biggest hurdle will be in showing the value in a membership over the ratty wifi at the local coffee house (where most of them are grabbing internet, when not on campus). Also, internet speed matters. - Eric Marden CoLab Orlando 37 N. Orange Ave, 6th Floor Downtown Orlandohttp://colaborlando.com On May 11, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Norcross wrote: Hey there everyone, I'm part of the CoworkingStPete group currently in the process of getting a space together in St. Petersburg, Florida. Something we've discussed internally is how to approach college students. For those that aren't aware, St. Petersburg is a smaller city, surrounded by suburbs. However, we have two college campuses downtown, both close to the area. Has anyone had any experience with either reaching out to college students, or having them use your space? -- Mike Pihlman TracyVirtualOffice A Coworking Community 95 W. 11th Street, Suite 203 Tracy, CA 95376 Mobile: 209-608-4340 Web: TracyVirtualOffice.com ooVoo: tracyvirtualoffice Twitter: @TracyVirtOffice --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Roadtrip! Coworking peeps in Minneapolis?
Please connect with us at WHERE: Meet Mix Mogul on Facebook. I am located in Silverlake/ LA, CA and would enjoy bouncing ideas with you...you...danie...@where danie...@where We are also on twitter @wheremmm email: where...@gmail.com On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM, Daniel E. Shipton dship...@gmail.comwrote: Hey all, My partner and I are going on a road trip today (Wednesday) to Minneapolis and are hoping to connect with some folks who have coworking spaces off the ground or who still are in the planning stages. I run Impromptu Studio which is one of the few coworking joints in the Midwest and am looking for other owners to collaborate/ bounce ideas off of with! If you are interested in connecting, give me a call or shoot me an email. It looks like we will have plenty of downtime between meetings while we are there. Kind regards, -Daniel -- Daniel E. Shipton Founder, Impromptu Studio Office: (515) 868-0060 Cell: (515) 460-3618 Twitter: @danielshipton --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking in Salt Lake City, Ut. thanks you all!
Congrads!!! That is great Drew do you have a facebook page up yet? I would love to connect with you as a coworking space owner. Danielle WHERE: Work Lounge for Creatives Silverlake/ LA, CA, USA Facebook~ WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul email~ where...@gmail.com Twitter @wheremmm On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 9:57 PM, Knite20 d...@knite20.com wrote: After months and months of talking about it and planning for it, I just signed a lease for a loft to open a coworking space in downtown SLC. The space will be called BetaLoft. It's an exciting step to be sure, but I couldn't have done it without this group. I've spent a lot of time reviewing many archived posts, there is so much information in there! Thanks to everyone who continues to contribute to the discussion here. I've been doing a multi-part interview for Greg La Vardera's site workalicious.org about my process of setting up a space, and becoming a space catalyst. http://www.workalicious.org/2009/05/interview-with-drew-tyler-birth-of-a-coworking-community.html#more In the near future I hope to speak with the producer/host of TechVi.com about the place of coworking spaces in the tech scene. I am also planning on joining the Coworking Visa program. If any of you come through SLC, I'd love to see you at the Betaloft! Thanks again for all the posts, and video, etc. I'll be sure to continue to share my ideas, and questions as I move forward. drew -Drew Tyler Owner, BetaLoft, LLC 801.529.8479 357 W 200 S Suite 201 SLC, UT www.BetaLoftSLC.com http://www.betaloftslc.com/ @knite20 @betaloft --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Discussion on map-of-coworking-spaces-in-us-and-canada
Can someone give directions on how to place a coworking site on this google map please? Thx, Danielle WHERE: Open Work Lounge for Creatives 1519 Griffith Park Blvd. (Silverlake) Los Angelese, CA (USA) On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 8:27 AM, turbo2ltr turbo2...@gmail.com wrote: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8hl=enom=1source=embeds=AARTsJrnA1iB_oa_K0b178X9JMKmOH8nvQmsa=0msid=106781626613503194308.00043ae28812f6044bed3ll=44.590467,-35.332031spn=103.107555,270.703125z=3 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: 1 week from the launch of Company|Dallas
Are you kidding, of course that is normal, omg!!! Best of luck.. and believe me your members will eventually help out and it gets easier with each event. And, it gets really cool to see how people want to join in and participate. So get some rest now and push later and then enjoy. Hope to come visit sometime soon. Danielle WHERE: Work Lounge for Creatives 1519 Griffith Park Blvd, LA/ CA USA Facebook, Twitter @wheremmm email: where...@gmail.com On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Matt Titsworth paladi...@gmail.comwrote: We're exactly one week away from the Company|Dallas launch. May 20th will be the big day, and I invite everybody on the user group (especially those in the DFW area) to come by. We've got a stocked fridge, Desks, chairs, tables, internet, and a Semantic web Workshop for the kick off. We've been getting the word out and moving our butts to let as many people as possible know, and I think we're almost ready. Still, I have this wierd butterfly feeling in my gut, Is that normal? Matthew TItsworth Company|Dallas http://www.companydallas.com twitter: @companydallas --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Just Joined
I currently work with the vegan place next door to me and the coffee shop
that is two doors down. Additionally, there is a bakery next door to me that
does these amazing empanadas and grills during my Friday Night Networking
events.
It is fantastic that I don't have the food service issues and kitchen to
content with as running the space for coworking is enough of a challenge.
I have found that by working directly with the places next to me, especially
the coffee shop it encourages my members to feel like they are really
getting something special that we have created with the neighborhood and
allows them to feel more connected into the community when they are
automatically recognized as a WHERE member and show their coffee card for
example.
Danielle
WHERE: Open Work Lounge for Creatives
Facebook, Twitter @wheremmm and email where...@gmail.com
On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 1:49 AM, Mark W. Johnson adfo...@gmail.com wrote:
It looks like we are moving forward. The Quiznos guy is very
encouraged and thinks it can work. As far as Quiznos and Co-Working we
aren't going to go that far but we are talking about his Italian
Restaurant having a small sandwich shop located in the co-working
space that will also have a take out window near the back where it
won;t distirb anyone but can make renue for the location and provide
the Co-workers sandwiches. We are looking at, for full members,
sandwich tokens where they would get 3 free sandwiches a month or
something like that.
Thoughts anyone? Is anything like this being done anywhere else.
--MJ
On May 9, 8:34 am, Tony Bacigalupo tonybacigal...@gmail.com wrote:
Best of luck Mark!
The person that figures out how to combine toasted Quiznos-style subs
with
coworking will be a very rich person, methinks :-D
Best,Tony Bacigalupo
Coworking:http://nwcny.com
Book: http://imouttaherethebook.com
Recession:http://runwayproject.org
Personal: http://tonybacigalupo.com
On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 2:56 AM, Mark W. Johnson adfo...@gmail.com
wrote:
Hello everyone,
My interest in Co-working came from finding out about Indy Hall in
Philadelphia through the Mashable website. I live in Normal-
Bloomington Illinois. Home to Illinois State University, Illinois
Wesleyan University and State Farm Insurance.
I myself am a New Media consultant that advises not-for-profits,
advocacy groups and political campaigns how to develop online
strategies.
Glad that I have this resource as I am hoping to see how I can promote
the Co-working philosophy locally.
I am traveling tomorrow to another College town --- Champaign Illinois
to go and speak with the founder of the recently opened Co-
working space down there to see if I can pick up some tips.
I have a local business owner that has a old Quizno's that is vacant,
but he has built a very nice restaurant next door with a private
meeting room upstairs that would serve as our space. He is looking to
just cover his costs. I have shown him some online videos and pricing
structures of other spaces and he is also going to Champaign on this
fact finding mission.
I'll keep you all updated and look forward to reading past posts on
topics that I' sure I will have questions on.
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Baby Born!
Hi Julie, When creating 'WHERE' (work/ lounge) in Silverlake / LA, CA I came at the coworking concept with a community building / non-profit background. As such I look to support many organizations and sub-communities who all can collaborate as a collective within the neighborhood. One of the programs that I created a long time ago was for local moms to become trained in daycare and was supported through foundation support. To integrate the present coworking shift with your select SOWKS spaces try working around the current low peak hours of your coworkers and host a dedicated mom's morning. Or on the days/ hrs when you are normally closed. Additionally consider the added benefits to stimulate the local economy by partnering with established home day-care providers which can expand your niche market; helping incubate/ accelerate and stimulate the local economy. (And could further link back to finding support from your city county programs and community foundations.) Of course that is a very brief thumbnail response. Please feel free to Facebook me http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1608922441ref=profile with more questions or email: where...@gmail.com Danielle @ WHERE WHERE: work/lounge Silverlake/ Los Angeles, CA Other than that congrads and just know that it is possible. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Julie soukju...@gmail.com wrote: Gave birth to baby boy last week, joining Felicity - and I'm sure some others out there - who are space owners with kids, or SOWKslol! Julie Duryea http://www.soukllc.com @soukportland 503.517.6900 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking Baby Born!
Believe me it is possible.. just have to learn how to network and relax. Apply the concepts of coworking to parenting. Danielle Twitter @wheremmm Email: where...@gmail.com Facebook: WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:23 PM, David Kominsky davidkomin...@gmail.comwrote: Mazal Tov! Can't imagine trying to run the space and having a kid. --David David Kominsky da...@cubespacepdx.com 503-206-3500 CubeSpace 622 SE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97214 On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Julie soukju...@gmail.com wrote: Gave birth to baby boy last week, joining Felicity - and I'm sure some others out there - who are space owners with kids, or SOWKslol! Julie Duryea http://www.soukllc.com @soukportland 503.517.6900 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking Baby Born!
YES!! I will have to come to you on that Mike...I am quickly approaching that zone with mine and it is a whole new dilema/ you have to follow them on Twitter! danie...@where On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Mike Pihlman m...@telbitconsulting.comwrote: And then when they are 17 (like ours) everything changes! ;-) Congrats Julie! :-) Mike WHERE MMM wrote: Believe me it is possible.. just have to learn how to network and relax. Apply the concepts of coworking to parenting. Danielle Twitter @wheremmm Email: where...@gmail.com mailto:where...@gmail.com Facebook: WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:23 PM, David Kominsky davidkomin...@gmail.com mailto:davidkomin...@gmail.com wrote: Mazal Tov! Can't imagine trying to run the space and having a kid. --David David Kominsky da...@cubespacepdx.com 503-206-3500 CubeSpace 622 SE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97214 On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Julie soukju...@gmail.com mailto:soukju...@gmail.com wrote: Gave birth to baby boy last week, joining Felicity - and I'm sure some others out there - who are space owners with kids, or SOWKslol! Julie Duryea http://www.soukllc.com http://www.soukllc.com/ @soukportland 503.517.6900 -- Mike Pihlman TracyVirtualOffice A Coworking Community 95 W. 11th Street, Suite 203 Tracy, CA 95376 Mobile: 209-608-4340 Web: TracyVirtualOffice.com ooVoo: tracyvirtualoffice Twitter: @TracyVirtOffice --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Co-working the work model of the future
Welcome to the community! If you find yourself in Los Angeles, please give me a head's up. We are in Silverlake which is near downtwon LA / California (USA). As for your project there are a lot of interesting books and articles that relate to the social trend of coworking and the psychological needs that coworking fulfills. I will be posting more articles on my facebook WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul and you should definitely check out sites such as Indy Hall, Gangplank and Tony B in NYC... in my opinion. Danielle @WHERE email: where...@gmail.com On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 1:29 AM, Ralf Lippold ralf.lipp...@googlemail.comwrote: Hello, due to my past work experience working setting up a new combined- transport transportation hub at BASF/Ludwigshafen with Kombiverkehr, working during the 2002 flood in Dresden and being an active member of the build-up of the new BMW plant in Leipzig, I have lived in a work- world often remotely and just connected via phone, mail, netmeeting and other means of communication (other than face-to-face). I love that kind of working, as it offers me the opportunity to florish my strengths -connecting people, seeing patterns in processes and behaviors, bring people to work in their most valuable strengths fields- and I love working with several Skype windows open, being on the phone at the same time and writing an article or answering an email. So I think this group is what I am looking for (unknowingly;-)) and I love to read, listen and write to make world go round. For the last four weeks I am working on a project called LockSchuppen (http://mindbroker.de/wiki/LockSchuppen) which will open the path the 21st century of work. Have a look if you wish. Best regards and see you all around Ralf PS.: If you are in Dresden just give me call and see LockSchuppen --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: anyone running a coworking space in santa monica, ca?
Hi Simon, There is a group called Jelly LA and Bryan and Adam run it. They are cross promoting with WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul here in Silverlake/ LA. In fact, we are open (and FREE) to all Jelly LA'ers this Friday! While my place is a dedicated work lounge there are two coffee shops that I can tell you about in Santa Monica: the first is called The Funnel and I also know of a placed called The Novel Cafe which offers an environment that is conducive for coworking. Danielle @WHERE danie...@where 1519 Griffith Park Blvd. Silverlake LA 90026 Facebook: WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Twitter: @wheremmm Email: where...@gmail.com On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 7:26 PM, coolrebel simon...@gmail.com wrote: my son's at pre-school in santa monica and i'm looking for a coworking space i can be a part of in the SM West LA area. Any thoughts anyone? thanks simon --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Introduction and Northern Virginia Coworking
Laban, So I went to your web site and saw your logo for coworking but I didnt see any press release on what your coop is doing within the coworking community. Are you as a busines looking to consult with coworking spaces or providing them? Thanks, Danielle @WHERE On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 5:52 PM, Laban Johnson labanjohn...@gmail.comwrote: Suppose I am a business owner and I have people I am working with all over the country or who work independently from home and I want to offer them office space in a coworking environment as an incentive to work with me. How difficult is that with umpteen different coworking facilities which are all probably managed slightly differently and have their own rules, procedures, etc? How difficult is it for a large company to make use of co-working facilities as part of the plan and not just the occassional exception to the rule? Might there exist a need for co-working agencies to broker space anywhere/everywhere so that larger companies can easily arrange for space in multiple facilities through a single contact, on a single invoice? Maybe a few of you will take the co-working broker idea and run with it :) Laban Johnson Founder, President CEO, The Laban Johnson Group http://www.LabanJohnson.com http://www.labanjohnson.com/ Improving the Quality of Life la...@labanjohnson.com 888-841-4282 (vm / fax) LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/labanjohnson Twitter: @labanjohnson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=601471689 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Hi, I'm new here :)
Hi there Aviva!! I am actually sitting down next to Adam Goyer from Jelly LA and we are coworking right now (while watching 'The Spirit' so much fun)... anyway.. he told me that you are coming to WHERE in Silverlake/ LA this Friday for all Jelly LA'ers ( as it is a FREE work day here at WHERE). I think your idea is a great one and look fwd to chatting more with you in person. Danielle @ WHERE 1519 Griffith Park Blvd. Silverlake/ LA, CA USA Facebook: WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Email: where...@gmail.com Twitter: @wheremmm On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Aviva aviva.mohil...@gmail.com wrote: Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Aviva (avivamo if you're a Twitter fan). A bit about me + coworking: I'm pretty new to the formal world of coworking (if you can call it that), but I've been doing it casually in cafes, hotels and in a big house in SF for awhile now. Finding better, more inspiring ways of working ranks high on my passion-meter, and coworking is my biggest crush. I'm not looking to develop a space - rather, I'd like to create a resource for anyone interested in finding new places/people/ways of working. I'm just starting to get a blog going (workhabitats.wordpress.com), but am chipping away at other stuff that I hope will be helpful. Call that to be continued... To anyone in LA, SF or NY, hope to meet in-person sometime. And to all, have a great weekend! Cheers, Aviva --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Coworking Newbie
Hi Courtney, I read your blog and found your comments to very interesting. I would like to invite you to join WHERE on Facebook so that you can get more of a feel for the coworking community than your observation : I couldn’t help but notice, however, that much of the information I found on coworking came from “wikis”, twitter, or some other Web 2.0 tool. Furthermore, the actual offline executions of said movement were typically made by quintessentially t-shirted and flip-flopped, young, white males. In other words, *coworking as a movement seems to passively be dominated by geek culture.* When I created WHERE (Silverlake/ LA, CA USA) I came at coworking from a hybrid standpoint. I am very much into building community as well as providing a space for freelancers and incubator business to grow. I really do like your use of Creatives.. it is a concept that I came across about ten years ago out of Montery/ Big Sur. And, it is one that I emrace here @ WHERE. I'd love to learn more about your involvement/ thoughts in bringing Creatives.together. Danielle@ WHERE Facebook: WHERE:Meet, Mix, Mogul Email: where...@gmail.com Twitter: @wheremmm On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 1:14 PM, creativeequals...@gmail.com creativeequals...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All! My name is Courtney, I'm a college student at Howard University and I'm interested in starting a coworking space in DC. Since arriving in DC, I've been really active with the arts, entrepreneurship, and the non-profit community; all of which I feel naturally led my to the concept of coworking. I am an artist in both the traditional (I paint) and non-traditional (I'm just a generally creative person) senses of the word, and I love the idea of starting a space devoted to artist and their entrepreneurial endeavors. You can check out my blog at: http://creativeequals.wordpress.com/ ...which talks more about it. I'm very happy find out that people are so passionate about the coworking concept; all I ask is that you all let me be your sponge! I want to soak up all everyone has to offer ~Courtney Powell http://creativeequals.wordpress.com/ creativeequalsinc [at] gmail [dot] 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] Re: how to set up coworking in puerto rico
I think the first thing you need to put out there is what type of coworking space you would like to create...as there are several versions that way you will obtain the best suited information for your venture. Best, Danielle @ WHERE: Meet, Mix, Mogul Facebook Email: where...@gmail.com Twitter: @wheremmm On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 2:56 PM, Marieke Hensel mariekehen...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 1:54 PM, zbae...@gmail.com zbae...@gmail.com wrote: My name is Zamia Baerga, I am the business development manager for an business incubator located in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Two weeks ago, I participated of the National Conference for Business Incubation held in Kansas City, MO, in the conference a speaker mentioned about coworking. I found it very interesting, and will like to know how can we start it in Puerto Rico. Not that I can help you, but we just had it the other way around. We had Puerto Rico in our Coworking place. :-) Too funny! Last monday was a very successful board game night with 22 peeps showing up and one of the games we played was the awesome game Puerto Rico. ;-) Best, Marieke http://www.coworkingfullerton.com -- Marieke Hensel http://twitter.com/hensel We take your name to fame 1-877-747-FAME Start attracting your target market online, sign up for my newsletter and you receive a fr'ee ebook: http://www.brandingpersonality.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] Re: US-coworking-summer-trip-2009
Fantastic... yes.. I see a lot of us agree... see below for my original note on this. I would love to collaborate with Iddy and Gangplank to get this going.. guys..? thoughts ..immediate action plan for a weekend project...? Not to put anyone on the spot but I would think it better to be a cooperative effort. Danielle @ WHERE: MIX MEET MOGUL Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA USA 323 663 6636 direct office FACEBOOK, TWITTER, MYSPACE I completely agree!!! I think it is a wonderful idea and would like to extend an invitation to host a traveling group at a new coworking space in Los Angeles. Our work / lounge is located in Silverlake and is ten minutes from downtown. I would encourage us all to use Facebook as it is an easy way to better inform each other about the locations and countries that we may visit...as well as to 'meet one another' via pictures. See some of the community events that WHERE has hosted in Silverlake http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/profile.php?id=1608922441v=ph... WHERE: MEET, MIX, MOGUL On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 3:35 AM, Stefan Leitner-Sidl leitner-s...@konnex.cc wrote: guys, should'n we open a group on facebook or elsewhere 4 communication and sharing? cheers stefan Am 17.04.2009 um 03:00 schrieb WHERE MMM: I completely agree!!! I think it is a wonderful idea and would like to extend an invitation to host a traveling group at a new coworking space in Los Angeles. Our work / lounge is located in Silverlake and is ten minutes from downtown. I would encourage us all to use Facebook as it is an easy way to better inform each other about the locations and countries that we may visit...as well as to 'meet one another' via pictures. See some of the community events that WHERE has hosted in Silverlake http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/profile.php?id=1608922441v=photos WHERE: MEET, MIX, MOGUL Silverlake, Los Angeles CA, USA On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 5:46 AM, IDEA REPUBLIC peteschr...@googlemail.com wrote: Dear fellow coworking enthusiasts, i am located in cologne/germany and my plan for july/august 2009 is to visit a couple of US coworking spaces. I wonder if there are maybe some further european coworking enthusiasts out there who always wanted to tour places like Citizen Space to get a first hand experience on what coworking feels like in its homecountry. If so I would suggest that we set up a group- travelling page where everybody can follow our trip details and can join in the conversation. Are you interested? Or do you know someone who could be interested? Than just answer this thread or drop me a note: summertrip2...@coworking.de Thanks, Peter – Mag. Stefan Leitner-Sidl Konnex - Leitner-Sidl Pöll OEG Lilienbrunngasse 18 1020 Wien T +43 1 2164844-40 F +43 1 2164844-55 M +43 699 19697907 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: US-coworking-summer-trip-2009
I completely agree!!! I think it is a wonderful idea and would like to extend an invitation to host a traveling group at a new coworking space in Los Angeles. Our work / lounge is located in Silverlake and is ten minutes from downtown. I would encourage us all to use Facebook as it is an easy way to better inform each other about the locations and countries that we may visit...as well as to 'meet one another' via pictures. See some of the community events that WHERE has hosted in Silverlake http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/profile.php?id=1608922441v=photos WHERE: MEET, MIX, MOGUL Silverlake, Los Angeles CA, USA On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 5:46 AM, IDEA REPUBLIC peteschr...@googlemail.comwrote: Dear fellow coworking enthusiasts, i am located in cologne/germany and my plan for july/august 2009 is to visit a couple of US coworking spaces. I wonder if there are maybe some further european coworking enthusiasts out there who always wanted to tour places like Citizen Space to get a first hand experience on what coworking feels like in its homecountry. If so I would suggest that we set up a group- travelling page where everybody can follow our trip details and can join in the conversation. Are you interested? Or do you know someone who could be interested? Than just answer this thread or drop me a note: summertrip2...@coworking.de Thanks, Peter --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
