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Bainbridge Island at work... together! April 2, 2013
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Greetings!
In the next few hours, Laurel Wilson treats us again to a live simulcast of a TEDx event. I can't believe how lucky we are for this community gift of her time and organizational talents (not to mention her TED license!), and I hope you can take advantage of it even if this is the first you are learning about it.  Then, next weekend the office will launch into its biggest physical transformation since Grand Opening when a wall is built to create a new classroom/community room in preparation for welcoming Kombi to co-locate with us in May (read more about Kombi moving in). We can't wait to see how Kombi employees take advantage of this new environment, and we know they will add energy and talents to an already well-connected membership. We'll keep you posted...
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TEDxElliottBayChange: a Bainbridge Simulcast of TEDxChange, hosted by Melinda Gates
Wednesday, April 3: F rom the Gates Foundation campus in Seattle, Melinda Gates hosts TEDxChange 2013. Themed "Positive Disruption," TEDxChange 2013 speakers will challenge preconceived ideas, spark discussion, engage leaders and shed light on new perspectives. " Disruption is usually unwelcome. It represents conflict, chaos, and potential danger. We discourage disruptive behavior in our homes and our societies, often favoring passivity and compliance. But disruption can be a positive - sometimes vital - catalyst for change. To solve the most intractable challenges in health and development, we need positive disruption. It is the path to true progress." - Melinda French Gates. 9am-11am: TEDxElliottBayChange is a Bainbridge simulcast of TEDxChange 2013, bringing together people who care about global health. By bringing the content of a large conference to the comfort of a small venue, we are able to share both their ideas and our own in a conversant community setting. Your invitation is a call to participate! Free tickets are still available (and also at the door, as available).
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Links
Join us! Become an Xpat for as little as $25/month
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Finding new customers and generating more revenue is the #1 objective for "being in business." But it is challenging for owners and managers of small businesses who don't have the expertise themselves and don't have salaries to throw at sales professionals.
April 9, 12-1pm: "Zen Sales Skills" with Heather Flanagan: Learn simple "Zen Sales Skills" that align with your values, honor your customers, and increase your abundance. Perfect for entrepreneurs who cringe at the word "sales."
Register now for all 5 sessions for just $40 (videos are available for missed sessions), or grab one of the 15 sessions reserved for members for free.
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"Friends of Kabissa" forming, you are invited
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Kabissa is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by Xpat Tobias Eigen with the mission to help African civil society organizations put Internet and communication technology to work for the benefit of their communities. Currently, a team of volunteers runs an online networking platform for over 1600 member organizations working throughout Africa. On Wednesday, April 10, 1:30-3pm, Kabissa will bring together people on or near Bainbridge to brainstorm next steps for working together. Participants are not obligated to join the committee but Kabissa welcomes your advice and input. Please RSVP to Tobias Eigen tobias@kabissa.org, or 206-375-7984. |
BBC Channel 2 @OfficeXpats
Roundtable Discussion on Thursday, April 4, 6pm: Fearless Networking and Closing the Sale. If networking meetings make you uncomfortable or you never know what to say, bring your tales of networking terrors and triumphs. The discussion will be led by Brian Creamer, co-owner of SpiderLily Web Design. Brian has years of experience networking with small to medium business owners as well as Fortune 100 corporations. Drop in to check it out, or become a "Nocturnal Regular" of the new BBC2 "The Evening Edition," as BBC2 denizens once again inhabit OfficeXpats in the evening hours with their own curious flavor of serendipitous sharing, support, and storytelling.
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Events @OfficeXpats
Link to the calendar
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Wednesday, April 3, 9-11am: TEDxElliottBayChange, a Bainbridge simulcast of TEDxChange, hosted by Melinda Gates
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Tuesday, April 9, 12-1pm: Biz Dev Basics (Register)
- Tuesday, April 9, 2-3:30pm: Ignite Bainbridge workshops for prospective speakers (more).
- Wednesday, April 10, 1:30-3pm: Friends of Kabissa
- Save the Date: Tuesday, May 14, Ignite Bainbridge Performance (more)
Weekly Recurring Events:
- Mondays 9:30-10am: Coworker check-in to set weekly goals
- Tuesdays 9am-12pm: Drop-in PC tech support for members
- Tuesdays 11am-12: Social media mentoring with Annette
- Tuesdays 12-1pm: Tuesday@noon business skills workshop (see topic above)
- Wednesdays 9-10am: Creating Health (weight loss support)
- Thursdays 4:30pm: Member Happy Hour
- Fridays 7:30-9am: Bainbridge Business Connection (BBC)
Events are located at OfficeXpats and drop-ins are welcome unless otherwise noted.
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Who We Are
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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.'
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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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