CoworkingFortWayne

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Purpose

OurSpace will be a cooperative workspace for individuals engaged in technology, communication, art and other creative business ventures. The space will initiate ingenuity, innovation and collaboration among members.

Vision

OurSpace will be a workspace that brings a collective mass of solo professionals into a revitalized downtown region. It will be a key focal point of innovation in the downtown market, as provides the infrastructure for key business transitions.

Business Philosophy

Vision

Ideal Space Users:

I.T. professionals
Bloggers
Freelance Writers
Consultants
Web Developers
Clothing Designers
Other Creative Types

Location

OurSpace will operate in the central core of the city limits of Fort Wayne. Preferably in a building within the boundaries of Broadway Street (West), Clay Street (East), Superior Street (North) and CSX (Penn Station) Railroad (South). However, if no acceptable location is found within this vicinity, properties within the Lakeside and West Central neighborhoods will be considered. The facility will need to be near main-line transportation (bus), main thoroughfare (auto) and Rivergreenway (bicycle and foot). The centralized location will give individuals quick access to a multitude of cultural, civic and recreational venues, including but not limited to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, ArtLink, Cinema Center, Embassy Theatre, Harrison Square and Headwaters Park.

Target Location Demands

Location: Downtown;
Size: 1,500 – 3,000 square feet;
Facility Offerings: Large room for general work space, two to foiur private work areas for secure business discussions and conference room for presentations.
Technology: Verizon FIOS Access
Security: Central Alarm, Key FOB System
Parking: On-site parking or near-by parking for 10 to 20 vehicles;
Acess to hotels and other essential places of businesses for out-of-town workers and convention goers;

Potential Sites

Former Republican Headquarters Building – Main Street and Harrison Street
Former InstantCopy Building – 232 West Wayne Street
Randall Building – Harrison Street and Pearl Street
Former Sage Traders Building - 1122 - 1126 Broadway Street

As a coworking entity OurSpace will operate on a membership basis that provides specialized services for the solo professional. The goal is to build a community that values innovation, creativity and ingenuity, and transcends those notions into collaborative projects via constant communication. Thus, OurSpace members will not just be mere consumers; they will be community residents who produce independent projects and mutual works.

OurSpace Membership will include:

· Desk and tables to work from, either on a day-to-day or permanent basis.

· Conference for internal/external meetings and presentations

· FIOS internet connection

· Free local phone calls.

· Free local facsimiles

· Physical mailing address

In fostering Fort Wayne’s entrepreneurial community, OurSpace will have:

· Workshops – Events focused on shared knowledge whether technological advancements, business development or personal well-being.

· Networking – Formal and information events that encourages relationships between solo proprietors and business professionals, including bankers, development professionals, technologist and angel investors.

Through the provisions of space and programming, OurSpace will become a centralized hub for community-based entrepreneurial growth and innovation in a variety of fields.

Prospective Membership Rates and Services (subject to change)

Membership Rates (Proposed)

Daily Rates for Non-Members

Extended Day: $25.00 Per Day

Length of Day: Up to 15 Hours per day

Benefits: Workspace (table or desk) free local phone calls and Verizon FIOS.

Regular Day: $20.00 Per Day

Length of Day: Up to 10 Hours per day