[Coworking] Re: Coworking in Ann Arbor, Michigan

2009-06-16 Thread mitten
Hi Raines! I don't know how I missed your reply - I'm just seeing it today, many days later. Sorry! I know that the town has its own independent economy, but I'm curious if you're seeing regional fallout from the Detroit collapse, in people's perception of business opportunity... and

[Coworking] Re: Coworking in Ann Arbor, Michigan

2009-06-04 Thread mitten
More pictures up now, and the coffee kiosk opens today or maybe tomorrow. We're so excited. http://workantileexchange.com/gallery.html We're getting a lot of walk-ins wanting to rent the conference room. Do any of you find that to be a dominant request in your areas? - Laura

[Coworking] Re: Coworking in Ann Arbor, Michigan

2009-06-04 Thread Raines Cohen
Congrats on the WorkEx launch, Laura! I've alerted my friends in the three AA cohousing neighborhoods, who may include some good prospects. I know that the town has its own independent economy, but I'm curious if you're seeing regional fallout from the Detroit collapse, in people's perception of

[Coworking] Re: Coworking in Ann Arbor, Michigan

2009-05-28 Thread mitten
Oops - realized I didn't introduce myself: I'm Laura Fisher, and I do freelance web design. I live in Ann Arbor and I'm on the advisory board of Workantile Exchange. I'm also a member of Not An Employee, which is a loosely organized group aimed at promoting project-driven careers in SE Michigan.

[Coworking] Re: Coworking in Ann Arbor, Michigan

2009-05-28 Thread Matthew Wettergreen
Congrats on the opening! Noticed that you have a coffee kiosk. Multiple spaces have been talking about putting in a coffeeshop, could you talk more about how you're structuring this? Are they renting from you? It's good to see your space including artists and filmmakers. Broadening the concept

[Coworking] Re: Coworking in Ann Arbor, Michigan

2009-05-28 Thread mitten
The coffee kiosk is subletting the space. It doesn't fully subsidize the rent on the whole space by any means, but it certainly helps. This is their first physical location, but they've been roasting for some time now. They'll have some outdoor seating, but mostly it's a 'to go' coffee counter.