RURO - A new initiative called Cowork Truro is investigating the feasibility of a shared workspace in the downtown.
Called coworking, the enterprise would provide access to desks and a meeting space for a fee to people such as freelance writers, application programmers, home-based entrepreneurs and small non-profit organizations.
"It is a flexible space to work, plug in the laptop and have a meeting," said Jamey Coughlin, one of the collaborators. "The biggest benefit is the sense of community, networking and idea sharing."
As part of its business planning, Cowork Truro will host a series of work parties called Jellies. Described as coworking without dedicated space, Cowork Truro's Jellies will aim to identify if there is sufficient interest in the idea and clarify the space needs of the community.
"Coworking spaces are a reflection of their users, so we have lots of questions," said Coughlin. "Should it be open late or keep regular business hours? Should it have mainly pay-as-you-go desks or offer small, private offices?"
There is no cost to attend a Jelly session, but a $5 donation to the Colchester Food Bank will be accepted.
INFO BOX:
Five local Cowork Truro Jellies have been scheduled for February. They are:
- Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Laura Elizabeth's Gluten Free Bakery, 563 Prince St.
- Feb. 8 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Culina Dea, 914 Prince St.
- Feb. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Slate, 883 Prince St.
- Feb. 23 between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Colchester Museum, 29 Young St.
- Feb. 29 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Olde Truro Café, 41 Inglis Place
Called coworking, the enterprise would provide access to desks and a meeting space for a fee to people such as freelance writers, application programmers, home-based entrepreneurs and small non-profit organizations.
"It is a flexible space to work, plug in the laptop and have a meeting," said Jamey Coughlin, one of the collaborators. "The biggest benefit is the sense of community, networking and idea sharing."
As part of its business planning, Cowork Truro will host a series of work parties called Jellies. Described as coworking without dedicated space, Cowork Truro's Jellies will aim to identify if there is sufficient interest in the idea and clarify the space needs of the community.
"Coworking spaces are a reflection of their users, so we have lots of questions," said Coughlin. "Should it be open late or keep regular business hours? Should it have mainly pay-as-you-go desks or offer small, private offices?"
There is no cost to attend a Jelly session, but a $5 donation to the Colchester Food Bank will be accepted.
INFO BOX:
Five local Cowork Truro Jellies have been scheduled for February. They are:
- Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Laura Elizabeth's Gluten Free Bakery, 563 Prince St.
- Feb. 8 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Culina Dea, 914 Prince St.
- Feb. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Slate, 883 Prince St.
- Feb. 23 between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Colchester Museum, 29 Young St.
- Feb. 29 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Olde Truro Café, 41 Inglis Place
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