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Bainbridge Island at work... together! August 15, 2012 |
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Greetings!
It's a quiet week for events. Last week's National Coworking Day had a very boisterous Happy Hour, with a special contribution by Caroline of two bottles of "shrub," a drinking vinegar (!). The first two Advertising on a Small Budget workshops have been packed, and I loved the 'before and after' makeover of an existing ad. The first anniversary celebration for OfficeXpats in September is begging to be tied down, but we are waiting on a commitment before announcing it.
Our first-ever "second-annual celebration" of anything was Coworking Day on August 9
Does that mean the one-year anniversary happened already? Glad you asked. Last year at this time, the OfficeXpats space was still under construction, but we wanted to acknowledge the anniversary of coworking. So we swept up the sawdust, turned on the Wi-Fi, and opened our doors temporarily for a free coworking day, complete with a free lunch barbecue, which has now become a bit of a tradition. Then we opened on August 22 to test our systems, with free coworking for all, even as carpet was still being installed in the conference rooms. Later that week on Friday we hosted Green Drinks and really filled the place up for the first time. Finally, we had our first day of business (when memberships officially kicked in) on September 1, 2011. So our REAL
 | | Surprise flowers and snacks from Marietta and Lauren |
one- year anniversary is still to come, in September. A real big party to be announced real soon.
 | | Caroline with home-brewed "shrub" drinking vinegar for Happy Hour drinks |
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OfficeXpats Anniversary to celebrate "offspring" orgs
 | | From last week's Agate Pass Exchange marketplace and potluck |
As we started brainstorming how to celebrate the first anniversary, we listed the organizations and groups that have 'sprung up' in the past year, and it's a sizable list! We are inviting each group to join the planning for our celebration. (Did we forget to mention any?)
Ideas born at OfficeXpats: Ignite Bainbridge, Agate Pass Exchange, Accelerate Kitsap (a new business incubator), SPELL (a writers group), It's About Health (weight loss support), and First Wednesday Networking.
We have hosted or currently host the communities West Sound Time Bank, Bainbridge Business Connections, and Africa Round Table.
Member groups: Monday Morning Check-in, Tuesdays @noon business skills workshops, and Thursday afternoon Happy Hour.
What will Year Two create?? |
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National Night Out slide show from Bainbridge Review
We didn't manage to grab great pictures of the National Night Out on Bainbridge, but the Bainbridge Review did! Thought you might want to check out the Review's slide show. It was a fun evening despite the gray skies, and Mora's ice cream was everywhere!
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Events @OfficeXpats
- Tuesdays in August, 12-1pm: Successful Advertising on $50/wk
Weekly Recurring Events: - Mondays 9:30-10am: Coworker check-in
- Tuesdays 9am-12pm: PC tech support for members
- Tuesdays 11am-12: Social media mentoring with Annette (Starts again 8/21)
- Wednesdays 9-10am: Creating Health (weight loss support)
- Thursdays 4:30pm: Coworker Happy Hour
- Fridays 7:30-9am: Bainbridge Business Connection (BBC)
See our Events Calendar to save events to your calendar. Events are located at OfficeXpats and drop-ins are welcome unless otherwise noted. |
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Join us! Become an Xpat for as little as $15/month
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| Who We Are | |
OfficeXpats on Bainbridge Island is a community workplace also known as coworking. Our vision is to become THE place on Bainbridge Island where independent workers, small businesses, and big ideas find community and support.
OfficeXpats is located upstairs in the Pavilion on Madison, just a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal, through beautiful downtown Winslow. We hope to help you in your quest for 'new ways to work.'
 | | The Pavilion |
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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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