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Shared Workspaces
On December 1, 2009, we had a LiveWired social focused on "Shared Workspaces in Sonoma Valley". The attendance at the event exceeded our expectations for such a narrow topic and we've embarked on a project to make it a reality . This thread is for that purpose – please post your thoughts, ideas and concerns here.
Tags: administration, conference, offices, rooms, services, shared, utilities, workspace
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Permalink Reply by Chip Roberson on
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Well, it's official. We've decided to vacate the office where we are currently located – and by we, I mean the Law Offices of John McCaull, dHowell Global Media Conglomerates, Ryan Lely Media Desk and ClickMarkets, Even though the location is convenient, the layout doesn't work for us and it's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.
So, we're officially throwing our hats into the ring as 2-3-4 +/- entities looking for office space. If anyone else wants to join us in our office-space quest, please let us know.
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Permalink Reply by Kathleen Hill on -
Have you looked at the big (former) print shop behind the Index-Tribune?
How about a link to my column too at Index-Tribune (sonomanews.com)?
Cheers,
Kathleen
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Hi Kathleen, yes we have. Interesting space but not everyone liked it. Still, I think it has potential though I'm not sure what the status of that space is at the moment.
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Permalink Reply by Jim Witous on -
Hello Chip: we would be interested in providing all of the IT setup and configuration for the shared workspace. In addition, we could design and install a video conference room. If you find any spaces that fit the criteria, we would like to check them out. Thanks, Jim
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Permalink Reply by Christine Mason McCaull on -
Update on Shared Space!
We have been offered 2,000 square feet of space in town. It needs paint, carpet, a wall taken out, lighting, some minor electrical, some lock/cardkey access thing- plus basic furnishings. Artistry would be nice, too.
We're proposing a club model: A one time payment (buy-in) of $2K, and $200 per month for ongoing use for people who do the buy-in. A portion of the one time buy-in could be redeemed via in-kind donations (labor, materials, etc.- eg, discounted lighting, building services, design work).
The one time fee will cover all the costs to clean up and make the space appealing, as well as the infrastructure to track use, and the downpayments on equipment. The monthly fee will let us pay for tech support, maintenance and a space host as needed.
We're thinking that people who don't do the buy in will pay $400 per month in advance for unlimited use, and that there would be partial use options.
We could be open as soon as March if the interest is there.
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Christine
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Just another quick update. We've found an architect (Garry Baker, thanks Judy) who is familiar with the building and has "as-built" drawings for our space.
We've also met with a general contractor (Rob McEvoy) twice now and think we have the beginnings of a plan. I'm very encouraged by what we've been able to work out so far.
Tina Luther has come on board to help us with project management which has been a help to Christine and me.
We're still exploring what kind of ADA issues we'll have, if any, but are ready to start the budgeting process.
We'll keep you posted as the project develops.
Chip
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We're taking a survey on people's interests and needs. Please take a few minutes to take the survey.
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We met with the architect, Garry Baker, on Saturday and the contractor, Rob McElroy, on Thursday and I'm happy to report that everyone seems to be on the same page. Garry is checking with the building department to make sure we don't run into any deal-breakers but it's all looking very positive.
Stay tuned!
Chip
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Permalink Reply by Stephen Wiggs on -
As I do a far amount of "consulting on the side," I am very interested in this shared workspace concept. Great statistics, though I had hoped for more contribution.
I think your efforts are great — thank you for all the hard work Chip and team.
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Oops, an observant reader found a mistake in the first version, so here's a revised PDF:
View the revised survey results (PDF)
Chip Roberson said:Here are the results of the first Shared workspace survey:
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