[Coworking] Re: Coworking and Connections to City Governments

2011-04-08 Thread Brian Whipple
I would agree with David Garvin's response on the fact that each government is going to be different. Also, government facilities can stifle the entrepreneurial process if you dont choose the right place and have the right structure in place. However, if you research the google group you will

Re: [Coworking] Re: The Intro

2011-04-08 Thread Patrick Steele
Yeah, Adrian is kind of far... A better option for you is Tech Brewery or Workantile Exchange in Ann Arbor. Still about an hour's drive, but Ann Arbor is a great place to spend time. I've only been involved with the Rochester group for a few months. I'm looking for co-working space and found

[Coworking] Re: Co-Working in Manchester UK

2011-04-08 Thread anahavana
Thanks Jean Yves! Yes, Ive heard of Jelly. I have thought about setting up a Jelly group too, but they are usually monthly events and I really would like to start something a little more regular. Thanks though! :) On Apr 5, 9:57 am, JeanYves jeanyveshuw...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I think you can

[Coworking] Re: Coworking and Connections to City Governments

2011-04-08 Thread Angel Kwiatkowski
I presented on coworking yesterday at a Green Summit (for eco-minded folks) and the Facilities Manager of our county govt was there. He just came out and asked, how can the county government participate in coworking as part of our telework plan? I about dropped dead (in a good way!). Especially

[Coworking] My Coworking Space in The News (Newsday)

2011-04-08 Thread J. Scheine
Attn. Coworkers: Newsday published a feature article about my coworking space. (online and Print) The Link to the online version can be found here: http://www.newsday.com/columnists/james-bernstein/hauppauge-space-for-solitary-co-working-1.2806692 If you can share the link on facebook and twitter

[Coworking] Coworking Guidebook for Indie Workers - Seeking Help on Project

2011-04-08 Thread Genevieve DeGuzman
Hi everyone, We're Gen and Andrew and we wanted to ask the coworking community here for help on a pet project of ours. * Our Story: Earlier this year we had thought about launching a coworking space in Manila, PH (where Gen used to work on poverty and economic development projects) as a way to

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Guidebook for Indie Workers - Seeking Help on Project

2011-04-08 Thread Phil Wolff
Gen, are you thinking of this book more for before joining a coworking space, after, or both? - Phil On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Genevieve DeGuzman edi...@nightowlspress.com wrote: Hi everyone, We're Gen and Andrew and we wanted to ask the coworking community here for help on a pet

[Coworking] Events: How to hold a chili cook-off in your space

2011-04-08 Thread Angel Kwiatkowski
The members put together a chili cook-off and it was a huge, delicious success. The intern put together a recipe for holding a cook-off. I thought you might enjoy doing one in your space. This document explains in detail, how to pull it off cheaply, easily and tastily.

[Coworking] Re: Coworking and Connections to City Governments

2011-04-08 Thread Beth Buczynski
Thanks to David, Brian, and Angel for providing such great responses about their experience with government. If anyone else has had experience joining forces (or fighting) with local government, please share your story! If you prefer to reply off-list, I'm at gonecowork...@gmail.com. Beth On Apr