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A coworking community and events center on Bainbridge Island December 26, 2011 |
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"Enlighten us, but make it quick"
Greetings!
Welcome to the last week of 2011. It's Monday, and Think Week is ON. Our vision for 2012 is that OfficeXpats becomes the place on Bainbridge where small businesses and big ideas find community and support. I am committing to have some sort of plan in place by Friday for how we do that. Below is a list of Think Week events -- and if you are a techie, artist, marketer, or anyone who wants some peer support, don't miss Thursday's chance to find like-minded folks to form an interest group. And of course you are welcome to cowork for free anytime this week, for some peace of mind and your own planning.
 | | Get your BIG idea across in 20 slides and 5 minutes, like this idea for 30-day challenges |
Here is one idea for 2012 that I'm very excited about: we could start a Bainbridge "Ignite" group! Ignite answers the question "If you had five minutes on stage, what would you say? What if you got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds?" Started in Seattle in 2006, Ignite nights have now occurrred around the world. Check out this Ignite performance; there's a good overview of the structure at the beginning, then, at around minute #30 is my favorite talk, on the benefits of taking on 30-day challenges. It's like a TED Talk lite!
So, what if Bainbridge Island had a monthly Ignite meet-up to practice our presentations and get some peer coaching -- like Toastmasters? Then every 3-6 months, we would organize an Ignite Night and invite Bainbridge to witness our big ideas? Come to a planning session this Wednesday at 3:30pm and let's figure out how we can help each other become effective and entertaining presenters. |
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12/27 Business Brown Bag: 2012 Planning
Tuesday, 12-1:30pm: Alyse McConnell will lead a special Business Brown Bag to help with creating your yearly vision and planning. Alyse is the founder of Joy Work Coaching and Consulting Solutions for Small to Medium Size Businesses. This is an interactive format, so bring your curiousity and questions. Nibbles will be provided! |
THINK WEEK Monday
 | | THINK WEEK Monday morning check-in |
"Alex, meet Tobias, for real this time, not just on Facebook." Graphic designer/artist meets tech enabler for African non-profits. Leif and Tobias share an interest in Drupal development. Jason is listening too, with an ear for ways to showcase member profiles on the OfficeXpats web site. And three of us are working on similar goals for our social media marketing! Resources and knowledge to be shared. Next Monday, we'll see how we did compared to what we set as goals today. The Monday morning check-ins will continue into 2012.
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Wait, there were pancakes too? Really? Haha! Chocolate chip and banana. We might just continue the tradition throughout the week IF Leslie can remember to bring a spatula. We made it through today without too much mangling, but there's a reason spatulas were invented.
If weekly accountability and resource sharing would help you or someone you know who works independently, please ! |
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Events @OfficeXpats
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 | | Save the date Jan 6, 7pm to see a sneak peek of Steve Wilson's "Street Philosophers" project |
Mon-Fri, Dec 26-30, 8:30-5:30: THINK WEEK! Free coworking all week! Drop in anytime and stay as long as you'd like. - THINK WEEK Tuesday, Dec 27, 12pm: Business Brown Bag: creating a vision for your business in 2012.
- Wednesday, Dec 28, 9-10am: "It's About Creating Health" weight loss support group (free)
- THINK WEEK Wednesday, Dec 28, 3:30pm: Start a Bainbridge "Ignite" group
- THINK WEEK Thursday, Dec 29, 12pm: Eat Sexy Salad and Invent Interest Groups: borrowing the "sexy salad" coworking tradition from the Hub, bring a fancy addition for a salad and let's talk about what meetups and interest groups we will create in 2012.
- THINK WEEK Friday, Dec 30, 4pm: Celebrate your achievements in 2011 with bubbly or brew.
- Friday Jan 6, 7pm: FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK. Photographer Steve Wilson gives a sneak preview of his book project "Street Philosophers; In Pursuit of Happiness"
Events are located at OfficeXpats and drop-ins are welcome 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.
- 3 days/month (Basic) $69
- 5 days/month $105
- 10 days/month $180
- 15 days/month $250
- Full time $320 (only $272 through Jan 2012)
- add unlimited after hours/weekend access to any level $75/month
- add a Pavilion gym membership to any level for just $20/month
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 "community" office for 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.'
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P.S. Please help us get the word out that coworking and meeting space is available in the Pavilion. to other independent workers and small businesses!
Sincerely,
Leslie and Jason,
The OfficeXpats Team |
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