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A coworking community and events center on Bainbridge Island September 19, 2011 |
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OfficeXpats sponsors New Course, Jazz Canvas
Greetings!
 On Wednesday evening OfficeXpats sponsors the New Course fundraiser, with wine and cheese in OfficeXpats and a screening of the new Sarah Jessica Parker film, I Don't Know How She Does It, downstairs in the large cinema.
This week also features another webinar screening on time banking, hosted by Sustainable Business Network in a series of community answers to a troubled economy (Thurs 11am).
Finally, OfficeXpats is sponsoring the Jazz Canvas performance Friday at the BPA. We've personally attended quite a few of these performances in the past year (and they do tend to sell out!). The combination of watching a painting emerge while listening to inspiring jazz music is unforgettable. It's a new way to listen.
Don't forget: our Grand Opening special is a 10-visit membership at 25% off, online now through the end of September.
 | | Jason mingles with Leif Utne at the Grand Opening celebration |
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Sept 22,Thursday 11am webinar: Starting a Time Bank
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) of Bainbridge is hosting a live,
interactive webinar "Starting a Time Bank." This the first of a new monthly Time Banks USA Webinar Series. Participants get an overview for how to start a new time bank; including highlights and strategies from existing timebanks; and can participate in group Q&A. More information about time banking at www.timebanks.org. |
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"Accelerated Serendipity"
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Mari Schneider chats with Ann Wilson at the party |
The Grand Opening last Thursday evening was wonderful in many ways. But one phrase was heard and then heard again and again as it buzzed around the room. We asked Leif Utne, our official Xpat #1, to speak for our membership in an informal program of recognitions, and he illuminated coworking both as a worldwide trend and as he has experienced it professionally outside of Bainbridge Island.
Turns out that the company he works for, Zanby, has its international headquarters in CoCo, a 'coworking and collaboration center' in Chicago. He said that coworking has been described as "accelerated serendipity" for those who choose to work outside the box of traditional business environments. Now who wouldn't want some of that? I personally witnessed it happening just last week between two members who are now working on a project together. Thank you, Leif, and we look forward to the acceleration you offer us as we get to know more about the industry we are in. |
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@OfficeXpats
- Sept 21, Wed 6pm: Reception fundraiser for non-profit New Course
- Sept 22, Thursday 11am: BALLE webinar "Time Banks"
- Sept 22, Thurs 7pm, workshop "Life After Work": How to Create a Sustainable Income Stream in Retirement." RSVP
- Sept 23, Fri 7pm: OfficeXpats sponsors Jazz Canvas, at Bainbridge Performing Arts, featuring Earshot Jazz's award-winning vocalist Greta Matassa. Purchase tickets ($20)
- Sept 26, Mon 5:30 pm: workshop "Life After Work" (see Sept 22)
- Sept 28, Wed 6pm: Bainbridge Business Women networking
*Events are located at OfficeXpats unless otherwise noted. |
| Membership Levels and Pricing
How many days each month would you use OfficeXpats?
A 'day' might be eight hours or more of getting work done in a productive, professional, and socially supportive environment. Or using a reserved conference room to host 6 people for a 2-hr meeting. Or both! You could even invite additional meeting attendees to join by Skype video conference. Don't forget, we're exploring 'new ways to work.'
- 3 days/month (Basic) $69
- 5 days/month $105
- 10 days/month $135 (Sept Grand Opening Special!)
- 15 days/month $250
- Full time $320
- add after hours/weekend access to any level $75
- add a gym membership to any level $20
Note that memberships are limited to staffed business hours (8:30-5:30pm). Add after hours/weekends for $75/month.
To start your membership, go to Membership Registration, or just give us a call at 206.780.2177. |
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| Who We Are | |
OfficeXpats on Bainbridge Island is a workplace solution beyond commuting to the corporate office or working from home.
Coworking is about making the personal choice to work alongside other people instead of in isolation. We offer a shared office environment that meets the conferencing and community needs of remote workers, independent consultants, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
OfficeXpats is located in the Pavilion on Madison, just a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal. We hope to help you in your quest for 'new ways to work.'
Jason and Leslie,
The OfficeXpats team
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P.S. Please help us get the word out that coworking and meeting space is available NOW at the Pavilion. Use the "Forward" link below to tell other independent workers and small businesses that support is on its way!
Sincerely,
Leslie and Jason,
The OfficeXpats Team |
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