(and how to write a good one) It’s easy to think a mission statement is only needed for big companies and non-profits. Both need to rally potentially large groups of people (employees, customers, vendors, investors, donors, etc.) around a common cause or goal. Many freelancers or micro business owners haven’t taken the time to write a … [Read more...] about Freelancers: Why you need a mission statement
You May Say I’m a Dreamer
This morning I heard an instrumental version of John Lennon’s “Imagine”. Setting aside my internal conflict about imagining there’s no heaven, the song is one of my favorites. Mentally singing the words as the instruments played, I drew a parallel to the “dream” Glen and I had of Cowork Frederick. Ten years ago, when we began spreading news that … [Read more...] about You May Say I’m a Dreamer
Why Cowork Frederick is Expanding
(Cowork Frederick Expansion Series - Part 1) A look back ... Cowork Frederick opened our shared office work space September 4, 2012 in a great little historic building at 122 E Patrick St in downtown Frederick. Thanks to some early sign-ups, on opening day our community already had 20 members. In the nine years since, our work space has … [Read more...] about Why Cowork Frederick is Expanding
Member Spotlight: Wayne Dorsey
Wayne Dorsey is the Founder & Chairman of The Safe Ride Foundation, Frederick County Maryland’s only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization taking a stance against driving while intoxicated. But he's much more than that. Wayne is a social entrepreneur. He created the Safe Ride Foundation, along with it's flagship program, S.O.S. Safe Ride, in 2014 … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Wayne Dorsey
Member Spotlight: Bethany Good
Bethany Good is a prolific poet, creative writer, author, and storyteller. Her love of the written word began early and has remained a steadfast passion over her life. For over 25 years she has honed her craft through poetry, short fiction, meta criticism, and editing. As a digital native, she followed a natural path into copy and content … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Bethany Good