[Coworking] Re: Rural Coworking: Raise Your Hands!
comgrats! one thing that come to mind is challenges in infrastructure, eg : internet connectivity.. do you have the same problem when you first started On Friday, April 13, 2018 at 4:39:43 AM UTC+8, lhtorres wrote: > > Hello hello all -- it has been a long time. I'm happy to report that Local > 64 in Montpelier, Vermont is going into our sixth year (we'll turn six on > 6/4). As we head there, as members of that elite corps of rural coworking > spaces, I'm keen to know who are compadres are. > > Montpelier is the capital of Vermont, with a population just under 8,000 > with a median household income of $62,000. Much of the economic life in our > town is driven by government and nonprofits. But we do have small and > growing creative sector, particularly where communications is involved. > > Local 64 (http://local64.com) fluctuates between 20 and 25 members, as do > our bills in the winter and summer. We try to provide both an excellent > work environment as well as a modest rhythm of events -- mixers, art > openings, and third party events. We don't really serve entrepreneurs and > startups -- yet! > > Anyone else out there working to build a coworking community in a town of > 8,000 to 20,000? If so I'd love to hear your story -- and perhaps we can > connect as a subgroup, to share ideals, experiences, and tactics to sustain > vibrant spaces in limited markets. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Re: Rural Coworking
Many thanks again for those two articles, Beth! Cheers, Linda Goin La Venture Station http://laventurestation.com/ http://www.facebook.com/LaVentureStation -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/ZVZPFM9NoOcJ. 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: Rural Coworking
Really liked that article, Jean -- posted a link at our FB page. Cheers (from a 8,000 pop. town), Linda Goin La Venture Station http://laventurestation.com/ http://www.facebook.com/LaVentureStation -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/JXN8G_CQKXkJ. 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: Rural Coworking
Great post Jean! You mentioned Shareable so you probably saw them, but here are two more posts on rural coworking that might be helpful: http://shareable.net/blog/coworking-provides-a-haven-for-rural-entrepreneurs http://shareable.net/blog/how-to-start-a-rural-coworking-community Beth @gonecoworking On Nov 14, 8:03 am, JeanV wrote: > Hello, I've been lurking in on this group for awhile. > > Just letting you know that I have a longish article up on my blog on rural > coworking.http://localnomad.wordpress.com > > Thanks > > Jean -- 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: Rural Coworking
...well done Jean. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/HFd9F3KqHkAJ. 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: Rural Coworking posts now live on Shareable
Thanks...Beth! On Oct 31, 2:27 pm, Beth Buczynski wrote: > Hi All, > > Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all the space owners and > catalysts that took the time to answer questions and share thoughts > about coworking in rural/low pop. areas. > > Here are links to the two pieces on Shareable.net. Please share around > your networks! > > Coworking Provides A Haven For Rural Entrepreneurs (http:// > shareable.net/blog/coworking-provides-a-haven-for-rural-entrepreneurs) > > How To Start A Rural Coworking Community (http://shareable.net/blog/ > how-to-start-a-rural-coworking-community) > > Best, > Beth > @gonecoworking -- 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: Rural Coworking posts now live on Shareable
nice... thanks ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/sIQwPWG_PGwJ. 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: Rural Coworking posts now live on Shareable
Hey Beth -- thank YOU for two great articles. I appreciate your help in letting folks know that coworking is a viable option, no matter the size of the town -- it's more about the attitude of the people who work together. Also appreciate, of course, including me and La Venture Station in your writing! Cheers, Linda http://laventurestation.com/ http://www.facebook.com/LaVentureStation -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/xHDTbE5b2ssJ. 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.
Re: [Coworking] Re: rural coworking spaces?
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[Coworking] Re: rural coworking spaces?
While I am late to the converation, I want to add my two cents! I have a very unique perspective, as I have a back ground in agriculture and coworking and have worked in very urban environments. Two of the biggest challenges to the rural enviroments are (1.) How to keep young adults on the farm to keep it the family and (2.) How to make small towns cool. Coworking can aid these two facets via: (1.) The family farms can achieve increased revenue through internet sales of produce, whether it would be salsa, summer sausage or cheese. While farmers can't milk their cows at a coworking station, farmers can become members and have access to wi-fi, marketing advice, etc. thus, it is important for the coworking sites to tap into the agricultural markets, and assist young agricultural professionals with their agriculture work, and even older generations who wish to hand down the family farm. The key here is to be proactive about creating a strong saavy tech scene that allows farmers to become members, and utilize the knowledge of coworkers and the WiFi (high speed internet is not available without costly satelite services in many places) without an absorbant cost. (2.) Rural communities struggle greatly at hipness! Young people often leave for the big city for the arts and music scenes, yet some of these young people yearn for the quiet nights that small towns bring. The ability of having a coworking space that can double at bringing an arts and music scene, via art nights, etc. to the area provides young people with the nightlife they crave, without the relocation costs. 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: rural coworking spaces?
Thanks to everyone who has been sharing ideas and information -- responses like Grégoire's have already helped me improve the way I talk with folks about the concept. Mark On 5/17/2011 6:10 AM, gregoire wrote: Some good points in this Q& A article http://www.deskmag.com/en/rural-way-of-coworking-small-cities-186 Grégoire On 13 mai, 17:39, "Mark W. Kidd" wrote: I've been enjoying my membership on this list for the last week or two, and I am very interested in these types of spaces, despite never having encountered one in person. I'm interested in rural applications for the coworking concept. Are there any rural coworking spaces to look at as models? Cheers, Mark -- 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: rural coworking spaces?
Some good points in this Q & A article http://www.deskmag.com/en/rural-way-of-coworking-small-cities-186 Grégoire On 13 mai, 17:39, "Mark W. Kidd" wrote: > I've been enjoying my membership on this list for the last week or two, > and I am very interested in these types of spaces, despite never having > encountered one in person. > > I'm interested in rural applications for the coworking concept. Are > there any rural coworking spaces to look at as models? > > Cheers, > Mark -- 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: rural coworking spaces?
I think coworking is reaching a place that transcends office space and doing work on computers. If you go back in time a little ways you'll see that "coworking" actually came out of more of a rural way of life. Entire communities would come out to raise a barn, finish a quilt or shuck and put up corn. The ladies would have sewing or soap making "parties" where the more experienced women would teach the younguns the tricks of the trade and everyone would go home with a new dress and some fresh soap. The only thing that really sets modern day coworking apart is that we engage in it with more regularity and not just around specific projects but all day, every day. So, my question to you is what are many people in your neighborhood doing separately that they *could* be doing together? Angel On May 13, 9:39 am, "Mark W. Kidd" wrote: > I've been enjoying my membership on this list for the last week or two, > and I am very interested in these types of spaces, despite never having > encountered one in person. > > I'm interested in rural applications for the coworking concept. Are > there any rural coworking spaces to look at as models? > > Cheers, > Mark -- 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: Rural Coworking?
Diversification of uses and programs is key. We had very similar motives for creating our space and as I'm sure you know, community support is very important, so outreach and a range of positively impacting programs that get people in the door and telling their friends is extremely valuable. Good luck! On Sep 2, 2:28 pm, Tony wrote: > Thanks to all for the information. The area I am thinking of has > approx. 8-9K population. We have quite a few summer residents/tourist > traffic. I was thinking of a combination of coworking with a small > coffee shop/wifi. Front for walkin customers and travelers needing > wifi access. Middle for one timers/part timers/students. Back for > coworking. I have several goals. One is a space and networking/ > colaboration for my own business. One is to supplement the income of > my main business. Provide a valuable service for our community. > Provide a few jobs for our youth in the community. And last but not > least is to bring economic development to our community. We have > broadband available in some areas but is pretty expensive. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rural Coworking?
Thanks to all for the information. The area I am thinking of has approx. 8-9K population. We have quite a few summer residents/tourist traffic. I was thinking of a combination of coworking with a small coffee shop/wifi. Front for walkin customers and travelers needing wifi access. Middle for one timers/part timers/students. Back for coworking. I have several goals. One is a space and networking/ colaboration for my own business. One is to supplement the income of my main business. Provide a valuable service for our community. Provide a few jobs for our youth in the community. And last but not least is to bring economic development to our community. We have broadband available in some areas but is pretty expensive. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rural Coworking?
Tony, We are exploring opening a coworking space in a rural community in NE Ohio. We have the space available to us and we are now trying to develop a business plan for the property owner. Darrin On Aug 21, 3:16 pm, Tony wrote: > Is anyone running a cowork space in a rural setting? Seems it would be > a great direction, in that most rural areas are not connected to a fat > pipe. If there would be enough interest to bring a broadband line to > central location that the members could it seems it could be a viable > concern. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rural Coworking?
I currently own and manage a rural co-working space in western Massachussetts. My name is Caleb Dean, my canopy business is called Generation Sustain and we work with young responsible ventures, ideas and development projects to get them off the ground. The GS Venture Space became an opportunity a little over a year ago when a very desirable space opened up in our town. We had been talking about building some type of space that would compliment our work and goals and we decided to go ahead with the project. We began thinking about it as an incubator but after a few months we came across the concept of co-working, which very much paralleled our ideas so we have adopted it as at least part of what we offer. We tend to think of ourselves as a hub for the positive and inclusive empowerment of ideas and ventures. Our local market also also dictated that we offer more of a co-working product since our first few tenants were already established, one of our goals is to bring young businesses to our area but to sustain ourselves we had to fill the space, and are happy we did. As it is true with many individuals living in rural communities, we have had to diversify to survive and are learning some very valuable lessons. Our space is located in the village of Shelburne Falls, MA. Shelburne Falls is the combined centers of Shelburne and Buckland that straddle the Deerfield river in the north western corner of the Pioneer Valley. the combined population is close to 5,000. Our village also acts as a center for the 7 other surrounding hill towns. We're a 30 minute drive from the College and University towns of Amherst and Northampton, 45 minutes from the small cities of Holyoke and Springfield, 55 minutes from Bradley International Airport, 2 hours from Boston, and 3 hours from NYC. Were surrounded by many of the northeast's major hubs but like you mentioned my home does not have access to broadband internet, just 5 miles from my office. This lack of infrastructure was a major reason for moving ahead with this project. On Aug 21, 3:16 pm, Tony wrote: > Is anyone running a cowork space in a rural setting? Seems it would be > a great direction, in that most rural areas are not connected to a fat > pipe. If there would be enough interest to bring a broadband line to > central location that the members could it seems it could be a viable > concern. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rural Coworking?
We are a bunch of people in France who have some related projects. We had a first session about rural coworking during a RuralCamp (sorry it's in French: http://ruralcamp.org) in Dijon, a city of about 200'000 people. There is another RuralCamp in two weeks that will take place in a rural area (in Jouhe, a small village of about 500 people) and we should have a second session about rural coworking. We should start the session with discussing about the organisation of kind of jelly (http://workatjelly.com) in the village (some people are still fan of this idea!), and how/if that could be an opportunity to start a coworking place. I'd love to propose at the same time a presentation of your Rural Enterprise Accelerator Program Alan. If there are some interesting stuffs to share after our session, I'd be glad to share that here (in English :)). Grégoire On Aug 21, 9:16 pm, Tony wrote: > Is anyone running a cowork space in a rural setting? Seems it would be > a great direction, in that most rural areas are not connected to a fat > pipe. If there would be enough interest to bring a broadband line to > central location that the members could it seems it could be a viable > concern. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rural Coworking?
Tony: I am also developing a Rural Enterprise Accelerator Program in rural, western Arizona: http://www.waeddblog.info/?page_id=1079 I will be posting regular updates. Alan Pruitt Yuma AZ On Aug 21, 12:16 pm, Tony wrote: > Is anyone running a cowork space in a rural setting? Seems it would be > a great direction, in that most rural areas are not connected to a fat > pipe. If there would be enough interest to bring a broadband line to > central location that the members could it seems it could be a viable > concern. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Rural Coworking?
I'm setting up a joint business accelerator and coworking enter in Abilene, Texas, which is about 115,000 people...but it's in West Texas so the "setting" is fairly rural and our hope is to draw traffic from the surrounding rural area. Kevin On Aug 21, 2:16 pm, Tony wrote: > Is anyone running a cowork space in a rural setting? Seems it would be > a great direction, in that most rural areas are not connected to a fat > pipe. If there would be enough interest to bring a broadband line to > central location that the members could it seems it could be a viable > concern. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
