[Coworking] Re: Having someone on duty?
Although I have not opened my space, I have budgeted funds for a full- time staff member and a part-time staff member. However, Fort Wayne has a lower cost of building lease cost that frees up monies for other funds. That being stated there are a few things that can be done to assist an individual with hiring: (1) Hiring a College Student (They can study when it is quiet, as a trade-off for low pay). (2) Making one co-worker a 'Team Leader' and provide them with extra perks (discounts at local retailers, etc.). --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Committment Card
Twitter: As a twitter user, I like to have the information so I am able to connect the face with the account. Raines: Due to the fact that Ft. Wayne is incredibly cheap place to live, there are a number of techies that work from home and telecommute. So there a number of young fok who move in from back from the east and west coasts, so they can buy their 1st home. And the colleges and government are well tuned-in to the latest internet developments. Our local geek and web guilds average 40 some members; so while we don't have thousands, we do have plenty. There are a number of marketing and tech companies located in the city and the surround areas, that revolve on the best technology available. Sweetwater Sound is one of these businesses. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Committment Card
In addition, the cards are great for planning profit and loss schedules. The fact that I have them state when they are mostly like to work at the site (fall, spring, summer or winter) allows me to strategically plan for the first year when the space will open, i.e. advertising dates, etc. Also, I am able to prepare how much I will need from investors. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Links to your space or space in progress
OurSpace will open in the late Spring/early Summer of 2009! www.ourspacefortwayne.blogspot.com Jodi Dean Founder - OurSpace --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Another introduction
Dave, I am in the process of developing a coworking site in Fort Wayne. Please contact me via e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jodi Dean Fort Wayne OurSpace On Oct 19, 8:08 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, all: Here's a greeting from the heartland. I live and work in Goshen, IN. Goshen is an hour from Ft Wayne, three hours from both Indianapolis and Chicago. Goshen is a small city of about 30,000, surrounded by rich agricultural land, much of it farmed by Amish and Mennonite farmers. A year ago two families formed a partnership to purchase and renovate a building in the small downtown area for a non-profit organization, Ten Thousand Villages. That renovation is complete, and Ten Thousand Villages occupies the first floor. Now we have almost 3,500 square feet of fairly open space on the second floor. It's an historic building that was renovated in a way that maintained the old charm - refinished wood floors, etc. - while getting new utilities, rest rooms, kitchenette, etc. In a way I feel as though I'm being pushed into coworking by the lack of conventional tenants for the second floor. Just to be perfectly honest. The mortgage for the purchase of the building and the renovations is substantial. There's another sense in which coworking is a concept that perfectly fits the way I've lived my life so far, and that it's a perfect way to meet a real need in this community. We don't have a video or website to introduce us or the space, or even a name, just wanted to send this introduction and say that the conversation here has been extremely helpful as I think about how to proceed with this space. Yours in peace, David Schrock-Shenk **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0002) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Assistance is Needed
Thank you for all the input! The letter is part of a multiple piece to investors that includes a summary of the business plan, marketing information and more. Jodi Dean OurSpace Fort Wayne On Oct 9, 1:12 pm, Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice start. Quick 2 cents: Provide a list of people with letters of intent to join such a space. Good luck! Julie Duryea owner, souk 322 nw 6th avenue, suite 200 portland, oregon 97209 p | 503.517.6900 f | 503.517.6901 skype julieduryeahttp://www.soukllc.com tweet soukportland On Oct 8, 1:17 pm, Allie Allie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Large Vacant Factories
Has anyone struck up a conversation regarding the revitalization of an older large factory? This is of interest to me as I am in the community of a large GE Factory, and there is a building vaccant that could be utilized as a coworking site. If you have approproached a Fortune 500 company please communicate your approach and success. Thanks, Jodi Dean Fort Wayne ourspacefortwayne.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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Help Needed
I would like to have some feedback regarding the 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. However, in the same time frame the central core of Fort Wayne has lost a number of entities accounting firms, law practices and investment corporations. Additional, private firms may be lost due to today’s technological advances. Thus 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 the downtown location, that is planned to begin operations 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 the workspace will have room for 30 members per day, with a minimum of 45 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 private funds from investors who believe in utilizing innovation, ingenuity and creativy to revitalize Fort Wayne’s central core . In addition, OurSpace is currently seeking potential members, please see the weblog www.ourspacefortwayne.blogspot.com. 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 --- or e-mail. Sincerely, Jodi Dean --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Assistance is Needed
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. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Drama at Citizen Space
Here are my two suggestions: 1. Build a strong relationship with the SFPD, and let them know that their officers are free to complete paperwork at your site. 2. Call the police. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and if you don't want a sleeper in your workplace, you will need to document and report. Police can and will arrest individuals for becoming a public nuisance and/or discivil conduct. Take it from someone who has had a student arrested for talking too much! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Letter for Potential Investors
I am sending out an information packet regarding coworking, i.e. OurSpace, and its potential impact on Fort Wayne. Does anyone have a great format for a letter that I could review? Thanks, Jodi Dean --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Entrepreneur Internship
One of my experiences in real life is that many companies need services, that can be performed by an intern, yet there are no mentors/ role models for the young person at the business. Case in point, I worked for a nonprofit agency that needed a website built. Since it was a very small organization with little cash flow, the administrator contacted the local career center. The high school student came to the location once a week to build a website for the organization. However, the administrator had no clue about website development, and my html experience is not up to par as it should be. So, whenever this young man had trouble with our software he pretty much had to pack up and go back to school to get an answer. IMHO, the website could have been completed a third site, such as coworking facility, where technological advice could be easily given by a mentor. If one would look at the need among nonprofits to develop websites and blogs, there could be an amazing opportunity. The cowrking site could partner with nonprofit organizations to obtain the needed projects, and then the mentors at the coworking facilities could obtain the students. With the expectation, that all work and communciation would be completed at a coworking site. This may be a win-win, as in this economy, some nonprofit organizations (particulary grass-roots) don't have the money to house an intern, and yet need technology to spread the mission of the organization. It is also, an excellent partnernship for the local school or college as they have one more success story to tell. There may be an added benefit as the nonprofit organization or public high school could seek out funding to provide a small stipend to the student intern. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
