[Coworking] San Francisco Visit

2008-08-21 Thread JDean
I am looking to trek out to SF to observe Bay Area's coworking facilities in action. I believe it will be a trip at the end of October. Is anyone willing to show me around, and where are some great, but inexpensive places to sleep (hotels, hostels, etc.)? --~--~-~--~~~---

[Coworking] Re: Introduction - What if...?

2008-08-21 Thread JDean
A few questions, I do have a nonprofit management background: 1. Who will fund the venture? 2. You will be an insurance broker, do you have your licenses? 3. How do you seperate yourself from the numerous other organizations that provide business services; I literally have 12 knocking at my do

[Coworking] Re: Entrepreneur Internship

2008-08-22 Thread JDean
As an individual that has work experience in the public sector education (K - 12th), I am share much enthusiam for modeling entreprenuership through the exploration of career choices. Although you wish to obtain a college student, there may be some desire to become involved with a local high scho

[Coworking] Re: Entrepreneur Internship

2008-08-22 Thread JDean
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 organizati

[Coworking] SF Bay Area Travels

2008-08-27 Thread JDean
There is a strong potential that I will travel to SF Bay area to review the various coworking models. It is expected that the travel will take place during the end of October to the beginning of November. Is anyone willing to show me around their facilities? Also, what is the best place to stay,

[Coworking] Re: Drama at Citizen Space

2008-10-02 Thread JDean
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

[Coworking] Letter for Potential Investors

2008-10-02 Thread JDean
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

[Coworking] Help Needed

2008-10-03 Thread JDean
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 b

[Coworking] Assistance is Needed

2008-10-03 Thread JDean
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 c

[Coworking] Risk Management

2008-10-13 Thread JDean
I would to inquire about the precautions to decrease risk, property damage, theft, injury, etc. at each of your sites. Please provide me information on how you decrease risk, such as cameras, security guards/ full-time staff, attack cat/dog and key fobs. Thanks, Jodi Dean --~--~-~--~--

[Coworking] Large Vacant Factories

2008-10-13 Thread JDean
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

[Coworking] Re: Large Vacant Factories

2008-10-16 Thread JDean
Thank you for your comments. Axon - There is a large GE building near our revitalized downtown, not jumping yet. However, there are quite a number of projects in the works for the area, including the exporation of reusing the factory buildings near the central core's edge. Through the conversat

[Coworking] Re: Assistance is Needed

2008-10-20 Thread JDean
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, JD

[Coworking] Re: Another introduction

2008-10-26 Thread JDean
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 i

[Coworking] Re: Links to your space or space in progress

2008-11-14 Thread JDean
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, s

[Coworking] Re: Committment Card

2008-11-22 Thread JDean
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 f

[Coworking] Re: Committment Card

2008-11-22 Thread JDean
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,

[Coworking] Re: Having someone on duty?

2008-11-24 Thread JDean
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 individu