[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Susan Evans]

Congrats Tony!!  So excited for you all and will be sure to spread the
word to all of my people in NYC!

Can't wait to see it in person as soon as I can get there.

Rock on!
S

On Oct 8, 12:19 pm, "Tony Bacigalupo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> *Awesome.*
>
> Well, I'm open to suggestions.
>
> - Halloween is Friday, October 31st (expect a killer party at House 2.0, if
> you're in town)
> - Saturday, November 1st is the first day we officially take on the space,
> but I imagine people will just be coming off the high of Halloween.
> - Monday, November 3rd is our first work day in the space, but it's the day
> before election day and apparently a lot of folks will be out of town.
>
> I'm leaning towards 11/1 and figure most of us can handle two nights of
> mayhem :-)
>
> Would also be ideal for out-of-town visitors, I imagine.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> T
>
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Jacob Sayles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Well heck, pin down a day and maybe I can make it too!  I just had
> > some vacation plans fall through and I'm jonesing to get out of town.
>
> > Jacob
>
> > On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 5:01 PM, Tony Bacigalupo
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Thanks so much everybody! It's a scary and exciting time :-)
>
> > > @Darrell: Thanks man, you've been a big help.
>
> > > @Tessa @Tara @Brian @Annesta Thanks! Looking forward to having you there
> > :-)
>
> > > @Noneck Thanks man! Looking forward to letting you :-)
>
> > > Cheers,
> > > Tony
>
> > > On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 5:47 PM, noel hidalgo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > >> congrats home boy... now i can return the favor and drink up your beer!
>
> > >> On 7 Oct 2008, at 15:08, Tony Bacigalupo wrote:
>
> > >> > You guys have changed my life. Thanks so much for all your help and
> > >> > support and energy and enthusiasm! We're doing great things
> > >> > together :-)
>
> > --
> > Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation
> >http://www.officenomads.com-  (206) 323-6500
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[Coworking] Re: Assistance is Needed

[Allie Allie]

Hello,

I'd like to suggest that you develop a marketing plan first, if you haven't
already.  If you have, what this letter needs to reflect is how your idea of
coworking space fulfills a new market need.  The letter below will be
unclear to anyone who isn't familiar with the concept.

-Allyson Saad

On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Karen Origlio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Hi Jodi,
>
> I have some experience editing and can provide feedback.
> I'll send you suggestions in a Word doc off-list.
>
> Congrats on your exciting plans!
>
> Karen
>
> On Oct 3, 12:29 pm, JDean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I would like feedback on my cover letter to potential investors.
> >
> > Downtown Fort Wayne is in the critical crossroads of revitalization.
> > In the past three years there has been a strong momentum to add new
> > restaurants, sports facilities, small retailers and technology
> > businesses have been added the current mix.  In that same time frame,
> > the central core of Fort Wayne has lost a number of entities,
> > including accounting firms, law practices and investment corporations.
> > Additional private firms may relocate due to today's technological
> > advances.  Therefore in this frequent shift of individuals within the
> > central core, there must be a strong focus on building a critical mass
> > to redensify the area and allow for sustainability.
> >
> > OurSpace Fort Wayne will be coworking site, in downtown, that is
> > planned to to open in  Spring, 2009.   Coworking is a movement to
> > create cafe-like community/collaboration spaces for entrepreneurs,
> > innovators, developers, writers and others.  Although no specific site
> > has been selected, it is believed that the workspace will have room
> > for 30 members per day; a minimum of 45 individuals will use the site
> > per week.  Along with a space for work, members will have access to a
> > lounge/kitchen, private offices and conference facilities.
> >
> > To ensure that OurSpace is successful, your assistance is needed.
> > OurSpace will developed with funds from private investors who believe
> > in utilizing innovation, ingenuity and creativy to revitalize and
> > build critical mass in Fort Wayne's central core . In addition,
> > OurSpace is currently seeking potential members that would benefit
> > from the space's offerings. Finally, OurSpace is procuring
> > partnerships that will assist members grow and sustain their business,
> > balance work and life and maintain a active lifestyle.
> >
> > Enclosed in this packet of information is an executive summary of the
> > plan and membership rates.  A full business plan is available upon
> > request.  To obtain additional information or a business plan please
> > contact Jodi Dean, OurSpace founder, at number.
> >
>

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[Coworking] Re: Assistance is Needed

[Karen Origlio]

Hi Jodi,

I have some experience editing and can provide feedback.
I'll send you suggestions in a Word doc off-list.

Congrats on your exciting plans!

Karen

On Oct 3, 12:29 pm, JDean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I would like feedback on my cover letter to potential investors.
>
> Downtown Fort Wayne is in the critical crossroads of revitalization.
> In the past three years there has been a strong momentum to add new
> restaurants, sports facilities, small retailers and technology
> businesses have been added the current mix.  In that same time frame,
> the central core of Fort Wayne has lost a number of entities,
> including accounting firms, law practices and investment corporations.
> Additional private firms may relocate due to today’s technological
> advances.  Therefore in this frequent shift of individuals within the
> central core, there must be a strong focus on building a critical mass
> to redensify the area and allow for sustainability.
>
> OurSpace Fort Wayne will be coworking site, in downtown, that is
> planned to to open in  Spring, 2009.   Coworking is a movement to
> create cafe-like community/collaboration spaces for entrepreneurs,
> innovators, developers, writers and others.  Although no specific site
> has been selected, it is believed that the workspace will have room
> for 30 members per day; a minimum of 45 individuals will use the site
> per week.  Along with a space for work, members will have access to a
> lounge/kitchen, private offices and conference facilities.
>
> To ensure that OurSpace is successful, your assistance is needed.
> OurSpace will developed with funds from private investors who believe
> in utilizing innovation, ingenuity and creativy to revitalize and
> build critical mass in Fort Wayne’s central core . In addition,
> OurSpace is currently seeking potential members that would benefit
> from the space’s offerings. Finally, OurSpace is procuring
> partnerships that will assist members grow and sustain their business,
> balance work and life and maintain a active lifestyle.
>
> Enclosed in this packet of information is an executive summary of the
> plan and membership rates.  A full business plan is available upon
> request.  To obtain additional information or a business plan please
> contact Jodi Dean, OurSpace founder, at number.
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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Tony Bacigalupo]

*Awesome.*

Well, I'm open to suggestions.

- Halloween is Friday, October 31st (expect a killer party at House 2.0, if
you're in town)
- Saturday, November 1st is the first day we officially take on the space,
but I imagine people will just be coming off the high of Halloween.
- Monday, November 3rd is our first work day in the space, but it's the day
before election day and apparently a lot of folks will be out of town.

I'm leaning towards 11/1 and figure most of us can handle two nights of
mayhem :-)

Would also be ideal for out-of-town visitors, I imagine.

Thoughts?

T



On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Jacob Sayles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Well heck, pin down a day and maybe I can make it too!  I just had
> some vacation plans fall through and I'm jonesing to get out of town.
>
> Jacob
>
> On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 5:01 PM, Tony Bacigalupo
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Thanks so much everybody! It's a scary and exciting time :-)
> >
> > @Darrell: Thanks man, you've been a big help.
> >
> > @Tessa @Tara @Brian @Annesta Thanks! Looking forward to having you there
> :-)
> >
> > @Noneck Thanks man! Looking forward to letting you :-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Tony
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 5:47 PM, noel hidalgo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>
> >> congrats home boy... now i can return the favor and drink up your beer!
> >>
> >>
> >> On 7 Oct 2008, at 15:08, Tony Bacigalupo wrote:
> >> >
> >> > You guys have changed my life. Thanks so much for all your help and
> >> > support and energy and enthusiasm! We're doing great things
> >> > together :-)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation
> http://www.officenomads.com -  (206) 323-6500
>
> >
>

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[Coworking] Re: Uptime Update

[axon]

And we're having our launch party/grand opening/jelly day on Thursday,
November 6.  Free jelly coworking all day, with a reception starting
at 4PM, and program at 4:30.  We'll have speakers (funding agency,
local and regional entrepreneurs, venture fund partners, etc.), and
more refreshment.  And of course, everyone from the list is invited as
well.

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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Jacob Sayles]

Well heck, pin down a day and maybe I can make it too!  I just had
some vacation plans fall through and I'm jonesing to get out of town.

Jacob

On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 5:01 PM, Tony Bacigalupo
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks so much everybody! It's a scary and exciting time :-)
>
> @Darrell: Thanks man, you've been a big help.
>
> @Tessa @Tara @Brian @Annesta Thanks! Looking forward to having you there :-)
>
> @Noneck Thanks man! Looking forward to letting you :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Tony
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 5:47 PM, noel hidalgo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> congrats home boy... now i can return the favor and drink up your beer!
>>
>>
>> On 7 Oct 2008, at 15:08, Tony Bacigalupo wrote:
>> >
>> > You guys have changed my life. Thanks so much for all your help and
>> > support and energy and enthusiasm! We're doing great things
>> > together :-)
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> >
>



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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Karen Origlio]

Congratulations Tony! What an accomplishment!
 I look forward to spending some productive time at New Work City.
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Rules

[Dawn Hayes]

Yeah; NASA sounds really interesting. Wondering aloud.

Julie, if you're up to gathering when you are in NYC, email me as you get
closer to the date.

Cheers,

d

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On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 12:28 PM, Julie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Tara, thanks for sharing the rules.  We compiled rules from member
> input and posted them in the space on a mobile whiteboard.  Yours,
> however, cut to the chase in a charming way.
>
> Tony, I'm with you..NASA say what?
>
> Julie Duryea
> owner, souk
> 322 nw 6th avenue, suite 200
> portland, oregon  97209
> p  |  503.517.6900
> f  |  503.517.6901
> skype julieduryea
> http://www.soukllc.com
> tweet soukportland
>
> On Oct 8, 8:57 am, "Tony Bacigalupo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Wa wo we wa wo! Multiple coworking spaces for NASA, eh? Got any more
> details
> > you can share? :-)
> >
> > On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 4:17 AM, Ariel Waldman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Thanks for posting these, Tara! I'm in the process of setting up
> > > coworking spaces for NASA, so I'm getting more looped in to what
> > > others are doing. While the government probably can't use similar
> > > wording (unfortunately!), these common sense rules are a great
> > > foundation for any space.
> >
> > > --
> > > Ariel Waldman
> >
> > > [http://arielwaldman.com]
> >
> > > On Oct 7, 12:31 pm, "Tara Hunt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > We actually JUST did because of a recent incident:
> >
> > > >http://citizenspace.us/about/house-rules/
> >
> > > > T
> >
> > > > On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM, BrianR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > > > > After doing a basic search on the keyword "rules" on the list I
> > > > > figured I'd ask this question. Hope I'm not rehashing something.
> >
> > > > > What kind of posted community rules do you have at your coworking
> > > > > space? If any?
> >
> > > > > I'm in the process of developing some and could use your kind
> advice.
> > > > > Its probably important to note that my coworking space is a
> for-profit
> > > > > business.
> >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > -BrianR
> >
> > > > > carrborocoworking.com
> >
> > > > --
> > > > --
> > > > tara 'missrogue' hunt
> >
> > > > Book: The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build
> > > > Your Business (
> > >http://www.amazon.com/Whuffie-Factor-Capital-Winning-Communities/dp/0..
> .)
> > > > Company: Citizen Agency (http://www.citizenagency.com)
> > > > Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://www.horsepigcow.com)
> > > > Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/missrogue
> > > > phone: 415-694-1951
> > > > fax: 415-727-5335
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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Tony Bacigalupo]

Sweet!

Ping me if you'd like to check out the space on 10/31; I'll probably be
there but don't know what the exact schedule will be.

You might maybe be able to attend the grand opening party! We're still
trying to figure out the right date to do it, with Halloween and the
election in such close proximity.

Stay tuned!

Tony


On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 12:30 PM, Julie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Killer.  I'll be in NYC weekend Oct 31 - Nov 2.  Ok to stop by?
>
> Julie Duryea
> owner, souk
> 322 nw 6th avenue, suite 200
> portland, oregon  97209
> p  |  503.517.6900
> f  |  503.517.6901
> skype julieduryea
> http://www.soukllc.com
> tweet soukportland
>
> On Oct 7, 12:08 pm, "Tony Bacigalupo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> > Hey everybody,
> >
> > Wow, it's been a crazy time since I first discovered all of you back in
> > January 2007. Before I knew it, I was living in NYC and building
> communities
> > and running around looking at spaces of all sorts of shapes and sizes.
> >
> > Now, almost two years later, I'm proud to say that we have a space of our
> > own right here in Manhattan. *New Work City has a home!*
> >
> > We'll be located on 200 Varick Street, on the corner of Varick & W.
> Houston
> > Streets. We'll take the next couple of weeks to get up and running, and
> > expect to be *open for business on November 3rd!*
> >
> > We'll be rolling out memberships gradually, starting with full- and
> > part-timers, and then adding from there as we go.
> >
> > More details here on our blog:
> http://nwc.tumblr.com/post/53496448/new-work-city-has-a-home
> >
> > You guys have changed my life. Thanks so much for all your help and
> support
> > and energy and enthusiasm! We're doing great things together :-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Tony Bacigalupo
> >
>

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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Julie]

Killer.  I'll be in NYC weekend Oct 31 - Nov 2.  Ok to stop by?

Julie Duryea
owner, souk
322 nw 6th avenue, suite 200
portland, oregon  97209
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On Oct 7, 12:08 pm, "Tony Bacigalupo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Hey everybody,
>
> Wow, it's been a crazy time since I first discovered all of you back in
> January 2007. Before I knew it, I was living in NYC and building communities
> and running around looking at spaces of all sorts of shapes and sizes.
>
> Now, almost two years later, I'm proud to say that we have a space of our
> own right here in Manhattan. *New Work City has a home!*
>
> We'll be located on 200 Varick Street, on the corner of Varick & W. Houston
> Streets. We'll take the next couple of weeks to get up and running, and
> expect to be *open for business on November 3rd!*
>
> We'll be rolling out memberships gradually, starting with full- and
> part-timers, and then adding from there as we go.
>
> More details here on our 
> blog:http://nwc.tumblr.com/post/53496448/new-work-city-has-a-home
>
> You guys have changed my life. Thanks so much for all your help and support
> and energy and enthusiasm! We're doing great things together :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Tony Bacigalupo
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Rules

[Julie]

Tara, thanks for sharing the rules.  We compiled rules from member
input and posted them in the space on a mobile whiteboard.  Yours,
however, cut to the chase in a charming way.

Tony, I'm with you..NASA say what?

Julie Duryea
owner, souk
322 nw 6th avenue, suite 200
portland, oregon  97209
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f  |  503.517.6901
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http://www.soukllc.com
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On Oct 8, 8:57 am, "Tony Bacigalupo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Wa wo we wa wo! Multiple coworking spaces for NASA, eh? Got any more details
> you can share? :-)
>
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 4:17 AM, Ariel Waldman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
>
>
> > Thanks for posting these, Tara! I'm in the process of setting up
> > coworking spaces for NASA, so I'm getting more looped in to what
> > others are doing. While the government probably can't use similar
> > wording (unfortunately!), these common sense rules are a great
> > foundation for any space.
>
> > --
> > Ariel Waldman
>
> > [http://arielwaldman.com]
>
> > On Oct 7, 12:31 pm, "Tara Hunt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > We actually JUST did because of a recent incident:
>
> > >http://citizenspace.us/about/house-rules/
>
> > > T
>
> > > On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM, BrianR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > > > After doing a basic search on the keyword "rules" on the list I
> > > > figured I'd ask this question. Hope I'm not rehashing something.
>
> > > > What kind of posted community rules do you have at your coworking
> > > > space? If any?
>
> > > > I'm in the process of developing some and could use your kind advice.
> > > > Its probably important to note that my coworking space is a for-profit
> > > > business.
>
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > -BrianR
>
> > > > carrborocoworking.com
>
> > > --
> > > --
> > > tara 'missrogue' hunt
>
> > > Book: The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build
> > > Your Business (
> >http://www.amazon.com/Whuffie-Factor-Capital-Winning-Communities/dp/0...)
> > > Company: Citizen Agency (http://www.citizenagency.com)
> > > Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://www.horsepigcow.com)
> > > Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/missrogue
> > > phone: 415-694-1951
> > > fax: 415-727-5335
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[Coworking] Re: Understanding Free Access

[Dawn Hayes]

Julie,

A friend and colleague had mentioned something similar about The Hub, so
I'll be sure to investigate further. Thanks for the heads up.

Souk looks inviting. I have a friend or two in Portland; I'll be sure to let
them know about your offering and I'll plan a visit to your space when I am
out that way.

I'll keep you posted. Connect anytime.

Cheers,

d


On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 12:55 PM, Julie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Dawn,
>
> Your model of giving time back to the community for payment was
> pioneered (according to my limited research and contact with) by The
> Hub in London.  The mind bank concept is very interesting and I look
> forward to your updates on it.
>
> Julie Duryea
> owner, souk
> 322 nw 6th avenue, suite 200
> portland, oregon  97209
> p  |  503.517.6900
> f  |  503.517.6901
> skype julieduryea
> http://www.soukllc.com
> tweet soukportland
>
>
> On Oct 4, 9:03 pm, "Dawn Hayes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Kudos, Tara.
> >
> > Personally, I am down for free drop ins. I know some of the folks in NYC
> > accept donations for such and it seems to me that when a service is
> > perceived as providing real value, folks are willing to do what they can
> to
> > support it. We see the same happen in the open source software arena,
> even
> > if everyone does not contributes financially and if from time to time,
> > abusers, show up (Wikipedia comes to mind).
> >
> > Mike, given that Co-working remains in its early stages, there is room
> for
> > more than a few approaches on the profit-focused side of matters if that
> is
> > indeed a CW venture's goal. It isn't for everyone, or at least not the
> > primary focus. So speaking to that side of things, we'll see what
> normally
> > happens over time as various business models are tested: shakeout, folds
> and
> > consolidation. I wouldn't underestimate the power of regional culture.
> What
> > works and can be easily absorbed in NYC doesn't necessarily hold for
> Austin
> > or Atlanta.
> >
> > My personal hope and vision is that Co-working evolves as a flexible
> > culture, effort, whatever- that takes into account balance between
> providing
> > a service that has social as well as economic value.
> > Surely there is room for a diverse array of interpretations until the
> market
> > signals otherwise.
> >
> > I am developing an offering in which members can opt to not be charged at
> > all, but are sponsored in exchange for spending a portion of their time
> in
> > the space collaboratively engaging in entrepreneurial innovations in
> their
> > communities. So, a mixed space of paid and sponsored desks is the model I
> am
> > focusing upon. Feel free to connect with me off list on this.
> >
> > In the end everyone has the ability and right to exercise their
> discretion
> > in terms of how they want to drive the bus. Some folks are going to look
> for
> > a space that operates under a "strictly business" culture and others will
> > probably favor something that goes beyond it.
> >
> > Those that use our spaces are just as diverse in terms of tastes,
> > expectations, preferences, willingness and ability to consume as we are.
> So,
> > in terms of how it translates into dollars, that really plays into
> > intentional strategic planning and keeping one's ear to the ground with
> what
> > those using the space are expecting and willing to consume.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Dawn
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 12:32 PM, Tara Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> >
> > > We have free dropins because:
> >
> > > 1. We don't have 'regular' hours - what kind of business says, "Well,
> > > MAYBE we'll be around to serve?"
> > > 2. The costs of the space are covered by the deskowners and a few
> > > keyholders
> > > 3. We've never had CS in the two years it's been around - and it's a
> > > popular, buzzing space - be too busy for more dropins or for the rent
> > > payers (although if it did...the dropins would be asked to skedaddle)
> > > 4. It's always created more tenants for us
> > > 5. I don't want to deal with the paperwork around it - I'm too busy for
> > > that
> > > 6. CS isn't a business, it's a service - we look at coworking as a
> > > service to the community, not a business venture
> > > 7. It makes for good energy in the space to have people and not have
> > > to be transactional at the get go - we use the gift economy, "You use
> > > the space for the day for free, or even while you are in town for the
> > > week for free, then you need to pay it forward and do something nice
> > > for someone else"
> > > 8. We've had only 1 incident in hundreds of drop-ins because of the
> free
> > > thing.
> > > 9. When we were originally conceiving coworking, we knew we were
> > > competing with coffee shops and people's dining rooms/home offices
> > > which are free to sit in (well, maybe  cup of coffee bought), so we
> > > assumed that getting them out of their houses and into coworking would
> > > require a similar deal. It kinda works that way.
> > 

[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Rules

[Tony Bacigalupo]

Wa wo we wa wo! Multiple coworking spaces for NASA, eh? Got any more details
you can share? :-)

On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 4:17 AM, Ariel Waldman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>
> Thanks for posting these, Tara! I'm in the process of setting up
> coworking spaces for NASA, so I'm getting more looped in to what
> others are doing. While the government probably can't use similar
> wording (unfortunately!), these common sense rules are a great
> foundation for any space.
>
> --
> Ariel Waldman
>
> [ http://arielwaldman.com ]
>
>
> On Oct 7, 12:31 pm, "Tara Hunt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > We actually JUST did because of a recent incident:
> >
> > http://citizenspace.us/about/house-rules/
> >
> > T
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM, BrianR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > > After doing a basic search on the keyword "rules" on the list I
> > > figured I'd ask this question. Hope I'm not rehashing something.
> >
> > > What kind of posted community rules do you have at your coworking
> > > space? If any?
> >
> > > I'm in the process of developing some and could use your kind advice.
> > > Its probably important to note that my coworking space is a for-profit
> > > business.
> >
> > > Thanks,
> > > -BrianR
> >
> > > carrborocoworking.com
> >
> > --
> > --
> > tara 'missrogue' hunt
> >
> > Book: The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build
> > Your Business (
> http://www.amazon.com/Whuffie-Factor-Capital-Winning-Communities/dp/0...)
> > Company: Citizen Agency (http://www.citizenagency.com)
> > Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://www.horsepigcow.com)
> > Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/missrogue
> > phone: 415-694-1951
> > fax: 415-727-5335
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[Coworking] Re: Drama at Citizen Space

[Allie Allie]

Hello,

My name is Allyson, and I'm new here, but I thought I'd comment since I used
to manage a large public housing development in the state of Rhode Island.
It sounds as though this person may have some mental disability issues.
Lots of times the police know to bring a person like this to a local
hospital to be evaluated for psychiatric care, but sometimes they can't be
bothered (lots of paperwork) so they just "shoo" them away.  It might be
helpful to call the local shelter and find out if there is a state agency
you can contact for assistance - for example, a Department of Human Services
type agency that might be able to send a social worker out to talk to him.
These people are trained to deal with these illnesses, and will be able to
advise you how to dissuade him from returning AND get him some much needed
assistance (including public housing).

good luck,

Allyson

On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 10:35 AM, felicity at cubes <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Wow, freaky!  I wish I had some sage wisdom for you, Tara.  I
> think keeping the police informed is the safest solution for
> you and your coworkers.  It is unfortunate that this guy has no other
> place to go and you have been very generous, but you are
> right that you are not running a shelter.
>
> All the best,
> Felicity
>
> Cubes&Crayons
> www.cubesandcrayons.com
> cubes.typepad.com/blog
>
> On Oct 1, 2:31 pm, "Tara Hunt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hey all,
> >
> > So, I thought I'd relay a story...not to freak anyone out or change
> > anything, but just as an experience that others can learn from.
> >
> > For about 6 months, there has been a guy who drops in regularly at
> > Citizen Space for free - almost too regularly at times - and would
> > fall asleep at the communal tables in the back. I thought, "Whatever,
> > no biggie, really," until I got a complaint from my landlord that,
> > when CS wasn't open, he would sit outside of our door or wander around
> > the building for hours. So, the next time I saw him I told him that he
> > isn't allowed to be in the building hanging around when we aren't
> > there. So, that was problem A. But he didn't really listen and we
> > would still find him sleeping outside our door. I must have told him
> > about 10x personally. Then he hadn't come around for a while, so I
> > thought that the issue was done.
> >
> > But no. One day I received an email from Eddie from The Hat Factory
> > asking me if Ryan Cook ever hangs out at Citizen Space and that they
> > had to finally ask him to leave and not come back because he was doing
> > the same thing - sleeping in the building - as well as bringing his
> > clothes and showering there. Eddie and another guy had taken Ryan to
> > lunch to get more information from him and didn't find much out.
> > According to Ryan, he had a job and a place to live. So they said he
> > would have to limit the times he dropped in and no more showering or
> > sleeping there. But he continued, so they finally threatened him with
> > calling the police if he returned.
> >
> > After that point, he stepped up his presence at CS again, this time he
> > had no laptop with him and people in the space (renters and other
> > dropins) were starting to complain about his presence. He would come
> > in, eat stuff from the cupboards, make coffee and leave a mess, then
> > sleep at the table. So, I told him he couldn't come back to CS without
> > his laptop - "This isn't a shelter, it's a workspace." I said. But a
> > couple of nights later, I came into the office to check on a package
> > at around 10:00 pm and, after unlocking the security door, I found him
> > behind it, hanging out. Of course, this freaked me out a bit, but I
> > firmly told him he wasn't allowed to be there, to leave and not come
> > back until he gets a computer.
> >
> > A couple days later, Jonathan, one of the desk renters, found him,
> > again, behind the locked security door and observed a pile of luggage
> > and clothes. This was early in the morning. He instantly left and
> > called me, telling me he didn't want to have to deal with this any
> > longer. I was very angry at that point and went directly over there,
> > but he was gone. Later that day, I caught him in the building again
> > and told him to take his clothes and leave and that I would call the
> > police if he returned. That was last Friday.
> >
> > On Monday, I wasn't at the space, but Arne told me he came in to
> > gather 'some of his things that he had left' at the space. CS is NOT a
> > storage locker. Arne supervised him and walked him out of the
> > building. I thought that was the end of it. But no again.
> >
> > Today, I stopped by CS to check on a package and, lo and behold, he
> > was there again. I totally blew up and told him I was going to call
> > the police and locked myself in the office. The police came by and he
> > was STILL hanging in the building. The officer talked to him, then
> > came and talked with me. I told him the story and th

[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Rules

[Ariel Waldman]

Thanks for posting these, Tara! I'm in the process of setting up
coworking spaces for NASA, so I'm getting more looped in to what
others are doing. While the government probably can't use similar
wording (unfortunately!), these common sense rules are a great
foundation for any space.

--
Ariel Waldman

[ http://arielwaldman.com ]


On Oct 7, 12:31 pm, "Tara Hunt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We actually JUST did because of a recent incident:
>
> http://citizenspace.us/about/house-rules/
>
> T
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM, BrianR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > After doing a basic search on the keyword "rules" on the list I
> > figured I'd ask this question. Hope I'm not rehashing something.
>
> > What kind of posted community rules do you have at your coworking
> > space? If any?
>
> > I'm in the process of developing some and could use your kind advice.
> > Its probably important to note that my coworking space is a for-profit
> > business.
>
> > Thanks,
> > -BrianR
>
> > carrborocoworking.com
>
> --
> --
> tara 'missrogue' hunt
>
> Book: The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build
> Your Business 
> (http://www.amazon.com/Whuffie-Factor-Capital-Winning-Communities/dp/0...)
> Company: Citizen Agency (http://www.citizenagency.com)
> Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://www.horsepigcow.com)
> Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/missrogue
> phone: 415-694-1951
> fax: 415-727-5335

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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Rules

[Tara Hunt]

We didn't post any rules, either...until they were needed. I would advise
putting up something because the dude who violated them told me he was
entitled to abuse the space 'cause nobody had told him differently. But we
made our rules kind of fun instead of demanding.
T

On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 5:35 AM, Matthew Wettergreen
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>
> Brian,
>
> We don't have any posted rules at Caroline Collective. When people ask
> how the space works, we explain that it is a work environment with the
> expected noise from social interaction. We also point to several rooms
> where conference calls can be taken without disturbing work. Common
> courtesy is mostly self-enforced.
>
> Matthew
> Caroline Collective
> carolinecollective.cc
>
>
> On Oct 7, 2:30 pm, BrianR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > After doing a basic search on the keyword "rules" on the list I
> > figured I'd ask this question. Hope I'm not rehashing something.
> >
> > What kind of posted community rules do you have at your coworking
> > space? If any?
> >
> > I'm in the process of developing some and could use your kind advice.
> > Its probably important to note that my coworking space is a for-profit
> > business.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -BrianR
> >
> > carrborocoworking.com
> >
>


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)
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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Tony Bacigalupo]

That sounds wonderful; I'm looking forward to it!

T

On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 11:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Fantastic news, congrats Tony!
>
> Luckily we'll (my co-founder Dan and I) be in NYC the week of your
> opening so we'll certainly drop by to see the place and hopefully find
> a moment to get you a couple of celebratory beers.
>
>
> Patrick
> station-c.com
> >
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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Fantastic news, congrats Tony!

Luckily we'll (my co-founder Dan and I) be in NYC the week of your
opening so we'll certainly drop by to see the place and hopefully find
a moment to get you a couple of celebratory beers.


Patrick
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[Coworking] Re: New Work City has a home!

[Matthew Wettergreen]

Tony,

Congrats on all the pieces finally falling into place.

Best,
Matthew

On Oct 7, 7:01 pm, "Tony Bacigalupo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks so much everybody! It's a scary and exciting time :-)
>
> @Darrell: Thanks man, you've been a big help.
>
> @Tessa @Tara @Brian @Annesta Thanks! Looking forward to having you there :-)
>
> @Noneck Thanks man! Looking forward to letting you :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Tony
>
> On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 5:47 PM, noel hidalgo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > congrats home boy... now i can return the favor and drink up your beer!
>
> > On 7 Oct 2008, at 15:08, Tony Bacigalupo wrote:
>
> > > You guys have changed my life. Thanks so much for all your help and
> > > support and energy and enthusiasm! We're doing great things
> > > together :-)
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[Coworking] Re: Understanding Free Access

[Matthew Wettergreen]

We structured our business model to include free drop-ins. Based on
rent owed for your space, it might not work for everyone though.
Because we view ourselves as a community service we want everyone to
be able to come in and utilize our services whenever need be. This was
especially important following Ike when many people were without power
or internet.

Matthew
carolinecollective.cc

On Oct 6, 1:16 pm, HeatherO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm trying to get ours going, so I don't have experience to speak from other
> than there is no way we can make the numbers work if everyone w/o an
> assigned desk gets to come in for free.
> Philosophically I have always found that people do not value or respect that
> which costs them nothing...
> just my opinion:)
>
> [image: Click Here] 
>
> At Your Service,
>
> HeatherO'
>
> Heather O'Sullivan Canney, RP, Broker/Partner
> Heather O' Real Estate, Inc.
> Real Living Partners Triangle, LLC
>
> (919)427-7770
> 104B N. Salem St. Apex NC 27502www.HeatherO.comwww.ApexGoodLiving.com
>
> On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 2:35 PM, Mike Schinkel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi all:
>
> > I'm hearing that a lot of you are allowing people to use the coworking
> > spaces for free. In trying to plan a facility I've run the numbers and I
> > don't see how that is possible.  First I don't see how you can get people
> > to
> > pay for what you are giving for free and second I don't see how you can
> > make
> > the density work.
>
> > I understand that coworking is all about providing an open environment and
> > letting people use it w/o signing up is in the spirit of things but in
> > order
> > for us to pull this off it needs to be profitable, i.e. not operating at a
> > loss.
>
> > Could anyone speak to this please?  Thanks in advance.
>
> > -Mike Schinkel
> > President; NewClarity LLC
> > Organizer: Atlanta Web Entrepreneurs
> >http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeschinkel
> >http://mikeschinkel.com
> >http://atlanta-web.org
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Rules

[Matthew Wettergreen]

Brian,

We don't have any posted rules at Caroline Collective. When people ask
how the space works, we explain that it is a work environment with the
expected noise from social interaction. We also point to several rooms
where conference calls can be taken without disturbing work. Common
courtesy is mostly self-enforced.

Matthew
Caroline Collective
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On Oct 7, 2:30 pm, BrianR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> After doing a basic search on the keyword "rules" on the list I
> figured I'd ask this question. Hope I'm not rehashing something.
>
> What kind of posted community rules do you have at your coworking
> space? If any?
>
> I'm in the process of developing some and could use your kind advice.
> Its probably important to note that my coworking space is a for-profit
> business.
>
> Thanks,
> -BrianR
>
> carrborocoworking.com
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[Coworking] Re: Uptime Update

[Allison Rohe]

Congratulations!!

On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 7:23 AM, axon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

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> We are open for business 10/08/08.  W0_oT!
> >
>


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