Coworking Progress
It’s been a few weeks since I was able to attend the Wednesday coworking sessions. It was good to get back into the swing of things today and find out how things are progressing.
The biggest news official news is that Steve got his Certificate of Organization from the Secretary of State of State. It may not seem like much, but it is the first step in making Twin Cities Coworking a real business and not just a bunch of us sitting around Steve’s dining room table once a week.
Most of the conversation centered on possible locations for expanded coworking options — longer hours, larger space, more amenities. Price and proximity. In other words, he’s looking for something where people want to work that won’t bleed him dry.
Options
The “downtown option” (a commercially designed office space on the skyways of Downtown Minneapolis) is still on the table, but Steve is also looking into other models. He is looking at a “coffeeshop model” and some residential space on University and 280. Oh, and let’s not forget the hostel in Costa Rica.
The point is, while Twin Cities Coworking is a work in progress, there is definitely progress. Property is being vetted; options are being weighed; hoops are being jumped through.
TCCW Connections
Most importantly, connections are being made. During the few short hours I was there today, someone’s website was updated. Someone else got business advice. Someone else learned how to read their Google Analytics report. When
you freelance (okay, when I freelance) it’s feels like you need to do it all. And you can’t. But when you sit across for a web guy or an accountant or a business lawyer, you find that what stumped you is a breeze to someone else.
For me, it’s those connections that will make Twin Cities Coworking a success. Amenities are nice. Location is important. And price, well, yeah. But you can get those at your local coffee or copy shop. You can’t get a network of trusted colleagues with your mocha. I am confident that wherever we end up, we’ll make it work.
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