NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
to work,
                                   one with another



                        What is
                        collaboration?
                        How does it work?
                                   collaboration works
                                   when the
                                   environment is
                                   effective

NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
To create a Coworking
                                       environment that is
                                       focused
                         What is our
                                       on openness,
                           mission?    collaboration, community,
                                       sustainability,
                                       and accessibility.




NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
Coworking is a cafe-like
                                  community and collaborative
                                  space for designers,
                                  developers, writers, artists,
                     NJ’s First   entrepreneurs, scientists,
                                  educators, small business
              Coworking Space
                                  owners, telecommuters,
                                  marketers, videographers,
                                  game developers, non-profits,
                                  students, and more.


NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
Kean University has a
                                   successful and thriving
                                   School of Design.
                Partnership with   Provide a naturally open
                 Kean University   environment where
                                   students and
                                   professionals can teach,
                                   learn, and collaborate.



NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
»   New ideas come from
                                          breaking out of your comfort
                                          zone

                                      »   Networking, collaborating,
                                          and making friends
                        Benefits to
                                    » Work on your own projects or
                     professionals    bring clients in to work on
                                          theirs

                                      »   Coworking is great
                                          for your budget

                                      »   Free Coffee
NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
»   Access to professionals
                                      for mentoring needs

          Benefits to students » Access to real-world
                                      projects and experience

                                  »   Exposure to networking
                                      and educational events




NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
»   Meetings with clients,
                                   boards, teams, etc.

                               »   Gallery Space

                               »   Events Space
             Great space for » Book readings
        events and meetings » Meetups
                               »   Studio space for podcast,
                                   online video and audio
                                   production

                               »   World domination planning
NJ’s first Coworking Space
Converge Floor Plan
                                       B       E       F
Converge consists of 7 rooms,
totaling approximately 4,500ft2.

A.   Main Entrance / Lobby

B.   Convergence Café

C.   Gathering Room
                                   A
D. Coworking Atrium

E.   Studio I

F.   Studio II
                                           C       D       G
G.   Conference Room




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Converge Entranceway
    A.   Members Wall

    B.   Sponsors Wall

    C.   Art Gallery Wall space

    D. Waiting area




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Converge Entranceway
    A.   Members Wall

    B.   Sponsors Wall

    C.   Art Gallery Wall space

    D. Waiting area




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Convergence Café
    A.   Café-like environment for
         meals, meetings, gatherings,
         games, etc.

    B.   Gathering bar for meals,
         drinks, impromptu
         gatherings, etc.

    C.   Lockable storage for
          members and drop-ins

    D. Game tables to unwind after a
       long day of Coworking

    E.   Free coffee, tea, and snacks




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Convergence Café
    A.   Café-like environment for
         meals, meetings, gatherings,
         games, etc.

    B.   Gathering bar for meals,
         drinks, impromptu
         gatherings, etc.

    C.   Lockable storage for
          members and drop-ins

    D. Game tables to unwind after a
       long day of Coworking

    E.   Free coffee, tea, and snacks




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Convergence Café
    A.   Café-like environment for
         meals, meetings, gatherings,
         games, etc.

    B.   Gathering bar for meals,
         drinks, impromptu
         gatherings, etc.

    C.   Lockable storage for
          members and drop-ins

    D. Game tables to unwind after a
       long day of Coworking

    E.   Free coffee, tea, and snacks




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Gathering Room
    A.   Multi-purpose Room

    B.   Flexible layout for various
         uses

    C.   Split with movable White-
         board

    D. Meetings, classes, seminars

    E.   Full conference room
         capabilities: On-Screen
         Projector, Plasma Screen,
         Conference Calling




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Gathering Room
    A.   Multi-purpose Room

    B.   Flexible layout for various
         uses

    C.   Split with movable White-
         board

    D. Meetings, classes, seminars

    E.   Full conference room
         capabilities: On-Screen
         Projector, Plasma Screen,
         Conference Calling




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Gathering Room
    A.   Multi-purpose Room

    B.   Flexible layout for various
         uses

    C.   Split with movable White-
         board

    D. Meetings, classes, seminars

    E.   Full conference room
         capabilities: On-Screen
         Projector, Plasma Screen,
         Conference Calling




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Coworking Atrium
    A.   Room for about 25 Coworkers

    B.   Free and open Wifi

    C.   Wired Internet Access for
         resident members

    D. Networked printer /
       scanner / fax

    E.   Designated workspace for
         resident members and drop-
         ins




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Coworking Atrium
    A.   Room for about 25 Coworkers

    B.   Free and open Wifi

    C.   Wired Internet Access for
         resident members

    D. Networked printer /
       scanner / fax

    E.   Designated workspace for
         resident members and drop-
         ins




NJ’s first Coworking Space
Coworking Atrium
    A.   Room for about 25 Coworkers

    B.   Free and open Wifi

    C.   Wired Internet Access for
         resident members

    D. Networked printer /
       scanner / fax

    E.   Designated workspace for
         resident members and drop-
         ins




NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
»   Hi-Speed Internet Access

                                      »   Free use of Network
                                          Printer / Scanner / Fax

                                      »   Conference Room Access
                         Membershi
                                    » Special Access to
                                  p   Member-Only Events
                           Benefits » Coffee / Tea /
                                          Beverages / Snacks

                                      »   Access to Converge’s
                                          Sponsorship Specials

                                      »   The greatest working
NJ’s first Coworking Space                environment in NJ!
NJ’s first Coworking Space
»   Resident Membership

                                                       »   Non-Resident Membership

              Not tenants, » Lite Membership
       Community Members » Affiliate Membership
          “When you run a coworking space as a
   membership organization instead of a service        »   Drop-Ins (Daily Coworking)
    provider, a lot of typical office problems just
                                         fall away.”   »   Studio Space
                                   — Alex Hillman
                                                       »   Event Space


NJ’s first Coworking Space
NJ’s first Coworking Space
»   10% off all resident
                                        membership plans
                   Partnership   » Resident, Non-resident, Lite
            Benefits for ADCNJ » Free use of conference room
                                        for board and planning
                                        meetings

                                    »   Discount on event space



NJ’s first Coworking Space
Sponsorship:
                             Connect:
                                                            Sponsorship at Converge is
                             Phone:
    908.497.7790        available on a number of levels.
                                                            Sponsors may offer discounts to our
                             Web:
     convergenj.com       members, provide us
                                                            with a service or product, or donate
                             Mail:
    1000 Morris Avenue
                                                            money to help us grow. For more
                                
      CSW Building
                                                            information, please give us a call.
                                
      Union, NJ 07083

                                                            All sponsors are heavily promoted




NJ’s first Coworking Space

Converge Coworking

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    to work, one with another What is collaboration? How does it work? collaboration works when the environment is effective NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    To create aCoworking environment that is focused What is our on openness, mission? collaboration, community, sustainability, and accessibility. NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Coworking is acafe-like community and collaborative space for designers, developers, writers, artists, NJ’s First entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, small business Coworking Space owners, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, non-profits, students, and more. NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Kean University hasa successful and thriving School of Design. Partnership with Provide a naturally open Kean University environment where students and professionals can teach, learn, and collaborate. NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    » New ideas come from breaking out of your comfort zone » Networking, collaborating, and making friends Benefits to » Work on your own projects or professionals bring clients in to work on theirs » Coworking is great for your budget » Free Coffee NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    » Access to professionals for mentoring needs Benefits to students » Access to real-world projects and experience » Exposure to networking and educational events NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    » Meetings with clients, boards, teams, etc. » Gallery Space » Events Space Great space for » Book readings events and meetings » Meetups » Studio space for podcast, online video and audio production » World domination planning NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Converge Floor Plan B E F Converge consists of 7 rooms, totaling approximately 4,500ft2. A. Main Entrance / Lobby B. Convergence Café C. Gathering Room A D. Coworking Atrium E. Studio I F. Studio II C D G G. Conference Room NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Converge Entranceway A. Members Wall B. Sponsors Wall C. Art Gallery Wall space D. Waiting area NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Converge Entranceway A. Members Wall B. Sponsors Wall C. Art Gallery Wall space D. Waiting area NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Convergence Café A. Café-like environment for meals, meetings, gatherings, games, etc. B. Gathering bar for meals, drinks, impromptu gatherings, etc. C. Lockable storage for members and drop-ins D. Game tables to unwind after a long day of Coworking E. Free coffee, tea, and snacks NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Convergence Café A. Café-like environment for meals, meetings, gatherings, games, etc. B. Gathering bar for meals, drinks, impromptu gatherings, etc. C. Lockable storage for members and drop-ins D. Game tables to unwind after a long day of Coworking E. Free coffee, tea, and snacks NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Convergence Café A. Café-like environment for meals, meetings, gatherings, games, etc. B. Gathering bar for meals, drinks, impromptu gatherings, etc. C. Lockable storage for members and drop-ins D. Game tables to unwind after a long day of Coworking E. Free coffee, tea, and snacks NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Gathering Room A. Multi-purpose Room B. Flexible layout for various uses C. Split with movable White- board D. Meetings, classes, seminars E. Full conference room capabilities: On-Screen Projector, Plasma Screen, Conference Calling NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Gathering Room A. Multi-purpose Room B. Flexible layout for various uses C. Split with movable White- board D. Meetings, classes, seminars E. Full conference room capabilities: On-Screen Projector, Plasma Screen, Conference Calling NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Gathering Room A. Multi-purpose Room B. Flexible layout for various uses C. Split with movable White- board D. Meetings, classes, seminars E. Full conference room capabilities: On-Screen Projector, Plasma Screen, Conference Calling NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Coworking Atrium A. Room for about 25 Coworkers B. Free and open Wifi C. Wired Internet Access for resident members D. Networked printer / scanner / fax E. Designated workspace for resident members and drop- ins NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Coworking Atrium A. Room for about 25 Coworkers B. Free and open Wifi C. Wired Internet Access for resident members D. Networked printer / scanner / fax E. Designated workspace for resident members and drop- ins NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Coworking Atrium A. Room for about 25 Coworkers B. Free and open Wifi C. Wired Internet Access for resident members D. Networked printer / scanner / fax E. Designated workspace for resident members and drop- ins NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    » Hi-Speed Internet Access » Free use of Network Printer / Scanner / Fax » Conference Room Access Membershi » Special Access to p Member-Only Events Benefits » Coffee / Tea / Beverages / Snacks » Access to Converge’s Sponsorship Specials » The greatest working NJ’s first Coworking Space environment in NJ!
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    » Resident Membership » Non-Resident Membership Not tenants, » Lite Membership Community Members » Affiliate Membership “When you run a coworking space as a membership organization instead of a service » Drop-Ins (Daily Coworking) provider, a lot of typical office problems just fall away.” » Studio Space — Alex Hillman » Event Space NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    » 10% off all resident membership plans Partnership » Resident, Non-resident, Lite Benefits for ADCNJ » Free use of conference room for board and planning meetings » Discount on event space NJ’s first Coworking Space
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    Sponsorship: Connect: Sponsorship at Converge is Phone: 908.497.7790 available on a number of levels. Sponsors may offer discounts to our Web: convergenj.com members, provide us with a service or product, or donate Mail: 1000 Morris Avenue money to help us grow. For more CSW Building information, please give us a call. Union, NJ 07083 All sponsors are heavily promoted NJ’s first Coworking Space