As I write this, I’m looking out the front windows of Cowork Frederick watching a man hang a sign for a new business that’s opened across the street from us. The excitement that fills the air every time a new business opens – every time an entrepreneur “hangs a shingle” – is one of my favorite […]
Cowork Frederick Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
Cowork Frederick announces a party to celebrate five years of coworking in Frederick. The party will highlight our mission, key contributors to that mission, and raise funds for improvements to our work space. We launched Frederick’s first and only coworking space after learning of the global movement that is revolutionizing the way independent workers work. […]
The Story Behind the New Seed of Life Frederick Website
Cowork Frederick will soon host a website launch party and fund raiser for Seed of Life in Frederick. The June 11 event is newsworthy, but the back-story is even better. It’s a story about a farmer with a passion for community, who does grass-roots, hands-on good by growing and providing food, by educating people about healthy food, […]
Freelancers: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Jobs, Getting Paid, and Getting Ahead
Sharing this informative post aimed at informing freelancers about getting jobs, getting paid, and getting ahead. From the post: “Freelancers, listen up. How many of you know how to legally establish a business, set a fair rate for yourself, get your taxes right, and invest smartly in a retirement plan? The world is quickly shifting […]
Featured Member: Peter Koeppen
Peter Koeppen is the executive producer and founder of Continuum Video, a video production company based in Frederick, MD that offers high quality filmmaking services to organizations of all sizes. A brief look at his past awards (Addy Gold, Communicator Gold Award of Excellence, Communicator Silver Award of Distinction, Telly Bronze) speaks to the quality […]
Coworking: Good for Business
Coworking is not for everyone, but many freelancers, teleworkers, and small business owners are finding it’s just the right fit. According to the latest results of Deskmag’s Global Coworking Survey, coworking communities continue to pop up around the world at a phenomenal rate. Why? Many say they are happier and more productive in a coworking […]
Announcing Write Directions Institute
I’m very excited to announce the launch the Write Directions Institute based out of Cowork Frederick. The Institute will offer a variety of classes about all-things-writing, from taking a book from idea to market, to self-publishing, how libraries choose books, copyright law, technical writing, and so much more. This has been a labor of love […]
Featured Member: Charles T “Teddy” Galloway III
Teddy Galloway is an entrepreneur and instructor with a big vision for the world. After spending the last 15 years responding to and teaching others how to respond to emergency situations involving chemical, biological, radiation, and nuclear weapons he is ready to launch a series of projects targeting a cause closer to his heart. WeThrive […]
Featured Cowork Frederick Member: Sam St-Phard
Sam St-Phard is an insurance benefits broker and small business owner in downtown Frederick. He is the founder and Principal Broker of SSP Benefits, a group that assembles insurance plans on a mass scale for employers to offer their employees. Sam is also the owner and founder of DMG Expediters and Couriers, a company that […]
Men’s Clothing Drive for Seton Center
As part of our Charity of the Month program, Cowork Frederick members donated 2 large bags and 1 box of men’s clothing (an estimated 100 clothing items) to the Seton Center in Emmitsburg. Donations included coats and warm clothing, especially needed as cold winter approaches. The Seton Center has been in continuous operation as a social […]
