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

[Maria Korolov (Trombly)]

Steve -

My office is at grid.tromblyltd.com:9100 (it's like a website -- up all the
time).

I've got space on there for a couple of small office buildings, if anyone is
interested.

I also own the "Hypergrid Business " region on OSgrid -- it's kind of a
hyperport, or a hypergate portal, to other grids.

But some folks and I are talking about setting up our own multi-region grid
dedicated specifically to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and VCs and
associated various & sundry types, with office space, some shared conference
halls, and cafes.

(Plus maybe some shopping --- office equipment, collaboration tools,
furniture, business suits, that kind of thing.)

We're going to be meeting later on this week, if anyone is interested in
joining us. Just let me know.

-- Maria



Maria Korolov
Technology columnist, Securities Industry News
Editor & publisher, Hypergrid Business (hypergridbusiness.com)
President, Trombly Ltd.
508-443-1130 | maria at tromblyltd.com
Sent from Ludlow, MA, United States

On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Steve Wills <swills at beyond-print.com>wrote:

> Hi Maria,
>
> I would be definately be interested in sharing digital space.
> I stopped by your grid and looked around.
> is your space online 24/7 or by appt only?
>
> Btw, please stop by and visit the tabbitarium in second life at (razorwulf
> 198,204)
>
> Steve Wills
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Maria Korolov (Trombly) [mailto:maria at tromblyltd.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:18 AM
> *To:* 'Pete Chilton'
> *Cc:* 'Rich', hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Hidden-tech] Office Space needed - long/term and short
> term - creating a reference
>
> Is anyone interested in setting up a virtual community workspace? I've been
> spending a lot of time on the OpenSim platform, where you can put up a
> virtual 3d world (like Second Life) and connect it to other virtual worlds
> with hyperlinks.
>
> My company's grid is at grid.tromblyltd.com:9100 (you need a browser that
> supports Second Life/OpenSim to access it - there are more than a dozen at
> last count, Hippo being the most popular with OpenSim).
>
> (More info here: http://tromblyltd.com/wordpress/?page_id=229)
>
> You can read more about what's happening with virtual words here:
> http://www.hypergridbusiness.com
>
> There are a couple of local organizations working on OpenSim projects
> already -- if there are any others, please get in touch! I'd love to profile
> them.
>
> -- Maria
>
> Maria Korolov
> Technology columnist, Securities Industry News
> Editor & publisher, Hypergrid Business (hypergridbusiness.com)
> President, Trombly Ltd.
> Work: 413-323-4356 | Cell: 413-559-9055 | maria at tromblyltd.com
> Sent from Granby, MA, United States
>
> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM, Pete Chilton <peter at peterchilton.com>wrote:
>
>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks to everyone for the many responses. It does appear that there is a
>> lot of interest in community workspaces.
>>
>> Rich’s suggestion of sending all known coworking spaces to be included in
>> a HT database is an excellent idea. There is also a global coworking
>> community that I am sure is itching to know what we are doing here in
>> Western Massachusetts, so if you have organized a space please join in!
>>
>> http://blog.coworking.info/
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking
>>
>> http://wiki.coworking.info/
>>
>> *Jelly’s* are another “work/social gathering” event.
>>
>> http://www.workatjelly.com/
>>
>> http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInNorthampton
>>
>> There was such a varied set of responses that I wanted to get more
>> specific.
>>
>> I would like to start a coworking space in downtown Northampton, close to
>> restaurants, banks, parking, etc… with 10-25 desks and rent for fulltime
>> dedicated members between $250 and $325 a month. With a possible 2-3 days a
>> week tier at $125-$200 a month. And a conference room day to day rental at
>> $25-$75. Wireless, coffee, fax, printer, phone, etc would be provided.
>> Community activities would be planned, such as: social gatherings, software
>> workshops, discussion groups, movie night…
>> If this interests you, and the price seems inline with its value to you
>> and your business ***please email me directly – off-list.** *
>> thanks
>> Pete
>>
>> peter at peterchilton.com
>>
>> On Jul 21, 2009, at 11:23 AM, Rich wrote:
>>
>>  ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>  ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>
>>
>> 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:
>>
>>   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>
>> 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:
>>
>>
>>   ** 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
>>
>>
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>> On Behalf Of
>>
>> OutForReelFilms
>>
>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 11:19 PM
>>
>> To: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
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>> 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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