[Hidden-tech] Office Space needed - long/term and short term - creating a reference

[Rich]

The response to this posting and our own experience with the need for 
space on a varying schedule,
re-enforces that this is a common need.
To resolve our requirement, we have an office in the Creative Cluster in 
Greenfield, (277 Main),
which is one of the earliest groups of this kind of shared space in the 
area.

That does not address the often need we have for 1-2 hours meetings in 
other towns,
wifi is almost always needed and meeting in a local cafe is really not a 
very good option.
There have been a number of formal attempts to created short term 
'rentable' spaces in the area,
so far none have gone live. 

Since the purpose of HT is to provide support for such needs of HT members,
what I propose now is for anyone with such space available (short or 
long) term,
send a description to webmaster at hidden-tech.net and we will post either 
a listing
or database directory depending on the demand.

Rich

(webmaster at HT

Pete Chilton wrote:
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> Jamie, David and hidden-tech members,
>
> It seems that every few weeks there are posts about needing office 
> space or some sort of conference room. So it seems obvious to me that 
> the Pioneer Valley would benefit from a coworking space.
>
> I have been doing research on different models and it seems that a 
> membership based “club” seems to make the most sense for a majority of 
> people.
>
> *Here’s the goal:*
>
> Create a community workspace that is more conducive to creative 
> professionals than working from home or the local coffee shop. Provide 
> meeting rooms, office essentials, and coffee, as well as a community 
> of like minded professionals to bounce ideas off of... or even 
> collaborate with. Provide an environment that works for the 
> "solopreneur," but when needed, could come together and become greater 
> than the sum of its parts.
>
> It would work more like a club and people would pay fees based on the 
> amount of time they used the space. People that came in for random day 
> use would pay the least and people that had their own dedicated desk 
> would pay the most, with various degrees of usage in between. You 
> could also rent just the meeting rooms if needed for one time fees. 
> Fees would all be based on location and size of office, etc.
>
> Still working out all the details... basically the benefit would be 
> that the person wouldn't have to sign a lease and they could walk away 
> at any time if they needed, but more than that they would be part of 
> something positive and social and collaborative.
>
> *Call to action:*
>
> If you would be interested in something like this please email me.
>
> I was thinking Northampton would be a great central location but 
> suggestions are welcome. Also what price range would make it feasible 
> to you.
>
> Your input will determine whether or not this could work and how much 
> space I should look for.
>
> Here are some links to places which I would consider as models of what 
> I would like to put together.
>
> http://indyhall.org/
>
> http://citizenspace.us/
>
>
> thanks everyone. I look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Pete
>
>
>
> On Jul 10, 2009, at 10:23 AM, David Pakman wrote:
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>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's 
>> area.
>>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>
>>
>> Jaime,
>>
>> I also work in video production and radio, and I don't think in 
>> competition
>> with you in any way. I've been thinking about getting a pool of folks 
>> in the
>> area, ie marketing, video, writer, blogger...5-6 people who aren't 
>> directly
>> competing, who might want to find a "nicer" office space in 
>> Northampton to
>> share and split.
>>
>> There may even be value to working in the same place as clients' 
>> needs might
>> involve the other professionals in the same office.
>>
>> David Pakman
>> Managing Director / Vivid Edge Media Group
>> www.vividedgemedia.com <http://www.vividedgemedia.com>
>> david at vividedgemedia.com / 413-218-1927
>> Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/dpakman
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net
>> [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of
>> OutForReelFilms
>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 11:19 PM
>> To: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>> Subject: [Hidden-tech] Office Space needed
>>
>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's 
>> area.
>>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>
>>
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> I am looking for affordable office space in Northampton (I know that  
>> may be an oxymoron) for the Out! For Reel Film Series. I welcome your  
>> suggestions, connections, and outside the box ideas.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Jaime
>>
>> Jaime Michaels
>> Producer
>>
>> Out! For Reel Film Series
>> P.O. Box 1314
>> Northampton, MA 01061
>> 413-323-1081
>> www.OutForReel.org
>>
>>
>>
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