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- 1. New Leaf Initiative Info Session
- 2. New Leaf is a collaborative environment where people gather with the intention to work and create shared value for the community. work better, together
- 6. To host and animate a community hub for collaboration, creativity, and co-creation that nurtures transformational ideas from conception to implementation. M I S S I O N
- 8. Lessons Learned 1. Good things take time. 2. Personality trumps profession. 3. There are many myths surrounding New Leaf.
- 9. EDITION OVERHEARD AT NO MYTH IS SAFE
- 10. Myth #1: It’s spelled “Co-working” “Coworking? You mean what I do with my coworkers down the hall at the office?”
- 14. Myth #2: Members only “I didn’t know you guys were open to the public. So anyone can just come up here?” “Were you serious about the free part or were you just being nice?”
- 15. GUESTS COMMUNITY PARTNERS COWORKING MEMBERS Price FREE $75 -‐ $150/year $150 -‐ $450/month Access A7er 12pm A7er 12pm All hours Space Public space Public space Coworking desk Mee:ng Rooms Base rate Discounted rates Included Internet Guest network High speed High speed Coffee/Tea ✖ ✖ ✔ Prin:ng ✖ ✖ ✔ Storage ✖ ✖ ✔ Branding ✖ ✔ ✔ Yes we’re serious about the free part. Really we are...
- 16. Myth #3: No more rooms at the inn “I thought you guys only had a few spots left.”
- 17. 23 members 54 partners 15-‐20 more members Unlimited We currently have... Coworking Memberships Community Partnerships We have openings for...
- 18. “That’s where all of the entrepreneurs hang out.” Myth #4: New Leaf is only for __________ people “You guys are that hippie sustainability organization, right?” “I’m too old for that place.”
- 19. New Leaf fosters the growth of vibrant, tight-knit, and empowered intergenerational communities that share a passion for positive social change. V I S I O N
- 21. Video marketers Nonprofit startups Activists Community organizers Entrepreneurs Students Borough planners Government officials Designers Developers Engineers Volunteers Artists Graphic designers Bankers Lawyers Accountants Farmers CEO’s Video marketers Freelancers Consultants Coaches Programmers Architects Homeskillers Environmentalists Home to independent workers and organizations Nomad workers
- 22. Myth #5: panera > New leaf “I want to tell this guy I know about New Leaf. We’re meeting tomorrow.” “Why don’t you meet here?” Hits head with hand. “Why didn’t I think of that?”
- 23. vs. One on One Meeting Spot Face Off
- 24. Orange Room 5 to 7 people Guests: $15/hour Partners: $10/hour
- 26. Green Room 10-20 people Guests: $25/hour Partners: $15/hour
- 32. Event Space ~50 people Guests: $50/hour Partners: $40/hour
- 37. Myth #6: I don’t belong here “Well, I have an office so I can’t think of a reason for me to spend time there.”
- 38. Coffee hours Brown bag lunches Roundtable discussions Office hours Business lunches
- 41. Myth #7: One visit is enough “I heard about what you guys are doing. I think it’s great and I just wanted to come check out the space.” “Come back again!” Never comes back.
- 42. Salad Club Fridays at noon
- 43. Startup Coffee Wednesdays at 8am
- 48. Myths?
- 49. New Leaf will flourish and succeed only if fully embraced and supported by the community. Myth:
- 51. I am interested in... ☐ A coworking membership ☐ Hosting ☐ A community partnership ☐ Offering programming/office hours ☐ A sponsorship I will... ☐ Come back again! ☐ Have a meeting/event here ☐ Refer a friend ☐ Share ideas (on back)
- 53. www.newleafini:a:ve.org Located within the State College Municipal Building 243 South Allen Street Suite 337 State College, PA 16801 (814)206-‐7616 contact@newleafini:a:ve.org Co-‐Director’s Contact: Eric Sauder eric.sauder@newleafiniXaXve.org Serena Fulton serena.fulton@newleafiniXaXve.org