[Coworking] Re: How can I utilize Meetup for my Coworking Space?
Congrats on the opening, Brian... I started a Meetup back in August (several months after opening our 1st location) for 2 reasons: as another promotional avenue; and as an easy, central place to list events. We have several each month, in 2 locations. http://www.meetup.com/BEAHIVE/ I push it to our members (of which maybe half or more have joined) as a way to more easily stay informed by telling them: I continually hear folks lament missing one of our events because they forgot. Join the Meetup to get reminders of the specific events that interest you. It's been slowly growing and is now nearing 80 members, most of whom are not directly affiliated with BEAHIVE, several of whom have become actual paying members by discovering us through the Meetup. I use the Meetup RSS to feed into a Google calendar that is on our website: http://beahivebeacon.com/events.html I also put the Meetup URL in an events ad in a regional magazine that we partner with on our 2nd location (in addition to our BEAHIVE website URLs). Cheers, scott. - --- SCOTT TILLITT PR yogi / writer / community catalyst [ sc...@beahivebeacon.com / 917.449.6356 / Twitter: @bluehwyflaneur ] BEAHIVE collaborative workspace + community sign up for BEAHIVE Bzzz [ www.beahivebeacon.com / Twitter: @BEAHIVE ] ANTIDOTE COLLECTIVE socially conscious communications for a better world [ 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) On Jan 7, 2010, at 3:10 AM, coworking+nore...@googlegroups.com wrote: Topic: How can I utilize Meetup for my Coworking Space? brian difeo briandi...@gmail.com Jan 06 03:25PM -0500 ^ Here at the Hive at 55 http://www.hiveat55.com, we are a little over one month old and are considering ways to get potential members through the door. One idea is creating a Meetup group - but for what? For our space? For freelancers in the neighborhood? We are in the heart of Lower Manhattan, so terms like neighborhood and community can sometimes seem so daunting, and we don't want to limit ourselves to the immediate area. We are having a jelly in the near future, FYI. I've been attending Meetups and contacting organizers to offer our space for future meetups and this has been a great start. But I'd like to know how other coworking spaces have utilized meetup.com in the past, specifically, have you created a group and has it been successful? Do you have any other recommendations beside what I mentioned above? Is there something else out there that is a more appropriate place to look into? Thanks, Brian DiFeo Community Manager - Hive at 55 646.556.6805 55 Broad Street, NY, NY 10004 www.hiveat55.com www.downtownny.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.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: How can I utilize Meetup for my Coworking Space?
Hi Brian, I'm in the planning stages for coworking in Fort Collins, CO. I started a meetup group for people interested in coworking and already have nearly 30 members and 10 signed up for the first meetup. Am using meetup to reach out to independent workersfirst meeting will be informational about the concept of coworking and will gather everyone's thoughts about it and how it could be implemented in FC. Already had an impromptu focus group and got the most excellent and consistent feedback about what services should be offered, location preference etc. Here's a link to mine if you want to look at it. http://www.meetup.com/Fort-Collins-Coworking/ I can see myself using meetup in order to host various jellies once the space is up and running. I have also posted a poll for people to respond to and have a question up that people can answer regarding location preference. -Angel On Jan 6, 1:25 pm, brian difeo briandi...@gmail.com wrote: Here at the Hive at 55 http://www.hiveat55.com, we are a little over one month old and are considering ways to get potential members through the door. One idea is creating a Meetup group - but for what? For our space? For freelancers in the neighborhood? We are in the heart of Lower Manhattan, so terms like neighborhood and community can sometimes seem so daunting, and we don't want to limit ourselves to the immediate area. We are having a jelly in the near future, FYI. I've been attending Meetups and contacting organizers to offer our space for future meetups and this has been a great start. But I'd like to know how other coworking spaces have utilized meetup.com in the past, specifically, have you created a group and has it been successful? Do you have any other recommendations beside what I mentioned above? Is there something else out there that is a more appropriate place to look into? Thanks, Brian DiFeo Community Manager - Hive at 55 646.556.6805 55 Broad Street, NY, NY 10004www.hiveat55.comwww.downtownny.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.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Saying hi from the folks at i/o ventures
Congratulations Paul!!! Great write-ups in the media. Absolutely, thank you for sharing. We should definitely link up as the Vancouver startup scene is vibrant and there are tons of fantastic companies looking for funding. Keep us updated with all the news in your space. Thanks, Minna - The Network Hub On Jan 6, 8:33 pm, Paul Bragiel brag...@gmail.com wrote: We just launched today and are offering a space for entrepreneurs to hang out and start their companies. We're also investing in 5 companies every 4 months to help them get started. Our website ishttp://www.ventures.io Would love to figure out ways to help anyone out especially if there are people are you spaces that are looking for funding or connections. You can reach me at p...@ventures.io paul bragiel - io -- 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: Saying hi from the folks at i/o ventures
Congratulations Paul!!! Great write-ups in the media. Absolutely, thank you for sharing. We should definitely link up as the Vancouver startup scene is vibrant and there are tons of fantastic companies looking for funding. Keep us updated with the news in your space. Thanks! Minna - The Network Hub On Jan 6, 8:33 pm, Paul Bragiel brag...@gmail.com wrote: We just launched today and are offering a space for entrepreneurs to hang out and start their companies. We're also investing in 5 companies every 4 months to help them get started. Our website ishttp://www.ventures.io Would love to figure out ways to help anyone out especially if there are people are you spaces that are looking for funding or connections. You can reach me at p...@ventures.io paul bragiel - io -- 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] Question from Miami Beach
Hi Co-warriors, So I just got back from scouting potential locations for South Beach's first coworking spot. Good news, there's tons of space. This has led to a few questions for which I was hoping you could provide some answers:: 1) How important is ground location? Do you rely on walk-by traffic or office space on upper floors works just as well since most other co-workers find the place virally? 2) Are credit checks standard and did you give a personal guarantee? 3) How many months security deposit did you leave? 4) Per the awesome suggestions on the board, we've got a core group of 5 that are going to be residents. Should we collectively form an LLC or should one of us (me) just take on the responsibility? I understand with more members there's more people to agree on action. The forum has really been beneficial for me, so I thank you! Regards, Woodie -- 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: Saying hi from the folks at i/o ventures
Congrats, I tweeted it, this seems a lot like what Bootup Labs is doing up here. We were just at their new offices at Hastings and Cambie, they're getting their next cohort of 7 companies real soon too. Cheers, -- 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: Google Wave
Thanks Enoch. I'm good. Shawn On Dec 26 2009, 11:58 pm, Enoch Sithembiso Tyilo etyi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Shawn I have several invites to offer and if you still need an invite, please send me your full email address which I can forward your invite to. Regards Enoch On Dec 19, 2:42 am, Shawn @ Office Underground sh...@pioneer-building.com wrote: I wanted to get on Google Wave, and was informed that one must be invited to use Google Wave. Will someone please invite me. Shawn Jezerinac, Office Underground, sh...@pioneer-building.com. Thanks, Shawn -- 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: Coworking on NPR
Agreed...we have gotten lots of press over the past 2 years and most of it doesn't bring in long time members. It does seem to increase awareness and build brand validity, so there is something to be said for that. And of course, press on even one space is beneficial to all in terms of people learning about coworking options out there. All the best, Felicity CubesCrayons Outside the Cube On Jan 6, 2:27 pm, Liz Elam lizarde...@gmail.com wrote: Here is some more good press (please pass on to your mother): http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122252297sc=fb;... From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:cowork...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jacob Sayles Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:32 AM To: coworking@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Article in WSJ Big press makes my mother happy and improves our google ranking. All that aside, we haven't had anyone serious about signing up that said I heard about you in the WSJ. It does get us many interesting calls about opening in other locations. Being involved in the local community is orders of magnitude more effective. Sent from my iPhone in Brazil On Jan 6, 2010, at 1:38 PM, Rick rickm...@gmail.com wrote: Dave brings up a good point. Anyone using this press locally with members or prospective members? On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 11:09 AM, spacelogix dar...@spacelogix.com wrote: Well the hits just keep on coming. I like to free marketing that we can use to promote in our own markets with these articles. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122252297 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122252297sc=emaf sc=emaf Darryl Space Logix Greensboro NC 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 herehttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870415280457462825332226.. . if you like. -Rick Rick Myers Co-Founder Strongbox Westwww.StrongboxWest.comhttp://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.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.126/2602 - Release Date: 01/05/10 13:35:00 -- 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] More coworking press out of CNN
Going solo mentions coworking in CNN article. Includes Office Nomads, Beehive Baltimore, Sandbox Suites, and CubesCrayons... http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/worklife/01/07/on.the.go.office/ Thanks to Office Nomads for the alert... All the best, Felicity CubesCrayons OutsidetheCube Twitter: @cubesandcrayons -- 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.
