[Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-20 Thread Frank DePalma
We are starting a series of workshops and are using Facebook events and our own website to spread the word. I am also considering using Meetup.com We are in a relatively rural community so I don't want to limit our exposure to only Meetup users, but it does seem to have some tools that could be

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-21 Thread Alex Hillman
I resisted Meetup for a long time, but we started using it recently. It's proven VERY effective for recurring events. No matter what tool you use, getting into their inboxes is second only to meeting face to face. Having your own email list (and using it effectively, NOT just to promote membership

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-22 Thread Angeline Lawrence
How did you create your community? I am starting a coworking space in suburban Detroit and have had several free events but how do you build up the critical mass to draw the members that will pay. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message beca

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-22 Thread Chad Ballantyne
Community is both intentional and organic. I like to say, "community happens," but there is some intentional things you can do to help. If you start with space, it's hard. Always start with community. Here's a brief article to help http://startups.fm/2013/02/05/the-big-rocks-of-a-coworking-spac

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-22 Thread Anca Mosoiu
We use meetup for a lot of our events - we're in the fortunate position to be in a patch of an urban area that's lacking in technology-focused events, so we provide our space for meetup use. I run one weekly meetup, 1 free monthly meetup, and 2 other monthly meetups for which I charge. We've

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-22 Thread Tom Brandt
Hi Angeline, Where are you starting your space? I am one of the owners of Workantile in Ann Arbor. -- twb @twbrandt On Jun 22, 2013 10:51 AM, "Angeline Lawrence" wrote: > How did you create your community? I am starting a coworking space in > suburban Detroit and have had several free events but

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-22 Thread Angeline Lawrence
Hi Tom. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am starting a space in Southfield, MI. I would love to come and see your space. I graduated from U of M so I love the City of Ann Arbor. All of the suggestions have been great. I appreciate the input. On Jun 22, 2013 7:54 PM, "Tom Brandt" wrote: > Hi Ange

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-23 Thread Tom Brandt
Hi Angeline, I am working at a client site in California through the end of June, but will be back in Ann Arbor the first week of July. If you want to stop by Workantile that week, I'd be happy to show you around. On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Angeline Lawrence wrote: > Hi Tom. It is a pleas

Re: [Coworking] Promoting Events

2013-06-23 Thread Angeline Lawrence
Tom, Thank would be great. How can I contact you when you are return? On Jun 23, 2013 11:51 AM, "Tom Brandt" wrote: > Hi Angeline, > > I am working at a client site in California through the end of June, but > will be back in Ann Arbor the first week of July. If you want to stop by > Workantile