A week has passed since I wrote the bulk of this post, which I have now finally polished up to send. In that week, I've lost count of the news shows, commentaries, documentaries, and retrospectives I've watched. Today is a new day, a special day, a day to move forward. Having said that, I realize that every day should be seen that way. … [Read more...] about Coworking: Togetherness, Love & Hope
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Coworking in Times of Social Distancing
Events are being cancelled or delayed left and right. Schools and churches are closed. In the State of Maryland, Governor Hogan just ordered all restaurants, bars, movie theaters and gyms closed. Recommendations for "Social distancing" and fastidious hand-washing abound. To cowork or not to cowork, that is the question These are uncertain … [Read more...] about Coworking in Times of Social Distancing
How Coworking Began
Today is Cowork Frederick’s 7th birthday. I can’t think of a better day to reflect on our story and to look back at the very beginnings of coworking. It’s Glen’s fault. : ) I was introduced to the concept of coworking in 2009 when Glen (my partner in life and in business) mentioned it during a long car ride. It was clear what he was … [Read more...] about How Coworking Began
Hanging Your Own Shingle (being an entrepreneur)
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 things about being part of Downtown Frederick. Cowork … [Read more...] about Hanging Your Own Shingle (being an entrepreneur)
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 … [Read more...] about Cowork Frederick Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary