# Local Government and Coworking **URL:** \ **Category:** Regional Coworking\ **Created:** [November 30, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777 "2010-11-30T15:11:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BrianR](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e9bcb4/32.png) [@BrianR](https://forum.coworking.org/u/BrianR)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/1 "2010-11-30T15:11:32Z")
Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. I'm talking to my County government about more assistance and need other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of relationship precedence to benefit all. Thanks! -Brian Carrboro Creative Coworking [www.carrborocoworking.com](http://www.carrborocoworking.com) ---
**Author:** ![Derek\_Neighbors1](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Derek\_Neighbors1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Derek_Neighbors1)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/2 "2010-11-30T23:22:59Z")
Brian, We have an active relationship with the city we operate in. I would be more than willing to discuss what works and what does not work in dealing with municipalities. As well as the pros and cons to entering into such relationships. > **···** > > – > Derek Neighbors > Integrum Technologies > > On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 8:11 AM, BrianR [ano...@gmail.com](mailto:ano...@gmail.com) wrote: > > > Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government > > > > to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who > > > > else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. > > > > I’m talking to my County government about more assistance and need > > > > other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of > > > > relationship precedence to benefit all. > > > > Thanks! > > > > -Brian > > > > Carrboro Creative Coworking > > > > [www.carrborocoworking.com](http://www.carrborocoworking.com) > > > > – > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups “Coworking” group. > > > > To post to this group, send email to [cowo...@googlegroups.com](mailto:cowo...@googlegroups.com). > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [coworking+...@googlegroups.com](mailto:coworking+...@googlegroups.com). > > > > For more options, visit this group at [http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en](http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en). ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Gilbreath](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/87869e/32.png) [@Mark\_Gilbreath](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Mark_Gilbreath)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/3 "2010-12-01T06:04:40Z")
Brian We crafted a green job grant fund with our mayor to cover membership fees at our facility. Happy to share details if you’d like to contact me. Mark Mark Gilbreath CEO/Founder 208.720.8107 [ma...@liquidspaceapp.com](mailto:ma...@liquidspaceapp.com) LiquidSpace™ - find a better space to work. We’re a location-based mobile application that lets you use your phone to find a better space to meet and work, book it, check in securely, and share it with your colleagues. Visit [www.liquidspaceapp.com](http://www.liquidspaceapp.com) to learn more! > **···** > > On Nov 30, 2010, at 3:22 PM, Derek Neighbors [de...@integrumtech.com](mailto:de...@integrumtech.com) wrote: > > > Brian, > > > We have an active relationship with the city we operate in. I would be more than willing to discuss what works and what does not work in dealing with municipalities. As well as the pros and cons to entering into such relationships. > > > > > > – > > Derek Neighbors > > Integrum Technologies > > > > On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 8:11 AM, BrianR [ano...@gmail.com](mailto:ano...@gmail.com) wrote: > > > > > Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government > > > > > > to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who > > > > > > else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. > > > > > > I’m talking to my County government about more assistance and need > > > > > > other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of > > > > > > relationship precedence to benefit all. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > -Brian > > > > > > Carrboro Creative Coworking > > > > > > [www.carrborocoworking.com](http://www.carrborocoworking.com) > > > > > > – > > > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups “Coworking” group. > > > > > > To post to this group, send email to [cowo...@googlegroups.com](mailto:cowo...@googlegroups.com). > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [coworking+...@googlegroups.com](mailto:coworking+...@googlegroups.com). > > > > > > For more options, visit this group at [http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en](http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en). > > > > > > – > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups “Coworking” group. > > > > To post to this group, send email to [cowo...@googlegroups.com](mailto:cowo...@googlegroups.com). > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [coworking+...@googlegroups.com](mailto:coworking+...@googlegroups.com). > > > > For more options, visit this group at [http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en](http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en). ---
**Author:** ![james](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@james](https://forum.coworking.org/u/james)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/4 "2010-12-01T08:55:42Z")
Try taking a look at our coworking space : [http://www.moseleyexchange.com](http://www.moseleyexchange.com) It was started with assistance from Birmingham City Council, Advantage West Midlands and with assistance from ERDF funding. Since opening in mid 2009 we have recruited more than 50+ members with some already moving thro and setting up larger offices. Happy to have a dialogue with anyone else seeking assistance in setting up this way... James Rock > **···** > > On Nov 30, 3:11 pm, BrianR \ wrote: > > > Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government > > to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who > > else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. > > > > I'm talking to my County government about more assistance and need > > other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of > > relationship precedence to benefit all. > > > > Thanks! > > > > -Brian > > > > Carrboro Creative [Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com](http://Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com) ---
**Author:** ![BrianR](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e9bcb4/32.png) [@BrianR](https://forum.coworking.org/u/BrianR)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/5 "2010-12-01T13:23:12Z")
Would folks who have received some sort of assistance from local government provide the following to the group? 1) Name of Your Space 2) Name of Municipality you worked with 3) Type of Assistance: ex. Loan Money, free rent, etc. My interest is only to provide examples to my County of other municipalities that have assisted Coworking spaces. Here's my info. Name of Space: Carrboro Creative Coworking Name of Municipality: Town of Carrboro, North Carolina Type of Assistance: Loan Thanks, -Brian > **···** > > On Dec 1, 3:55 am, "james...@cultivar.co.uk" \ wrote: > > > Try taking a look at our coworking space :[http://www.moseleyexchange.com](http://www.moseleyexchange.com) > > > > It was started with assistance from Birmingham City Council, Advantage > > West Midlands and with assistance from ERDF funding. Since opening in > > mid 2009 we have recruited more than 50+ members with some already > > moving thro and setting up larger offices. > > > > Happy to have a dialogue with anyone else seeking assistance in > > setting up this way... > > > > James Rock > > > > On Nov 30, 3:11 pm, BrianR \ wrote: > > > > \> Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government > > \> to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who > > \> else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. > > > > \> I'm talking to my County government about more assistance and need > > \> other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of > > \> relationship precedence to benefit all. > > > > \> Thanks! > > > > \> -Brian > > > > \> Carrboro Creative [Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com](http://Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com) ---
**Author:** ![Todd\_O\_Neill](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Todd\_O\_Neill](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Todd_O_Neill)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/6 "2010-12-02T23:20:56Z")
Contact Blake Burris at CoHabitat in Shreveport (or Dallas.) The Shreveport space has local government and economic development involvement. And if you find the magic sauce pass it on. 🙂 Cheers! Todd O'Neill > **···** > > On Nov 30, 10:11 am, BrianR \ wrote: > > > Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government > > to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who > > else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. > > > > I'm talking to my County government about more assistance and need > > other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of > > relationship precedence to benefit all. > > > > Thanks! > > > > -Brian > > > > Carrboro Creative [Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com](http://Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com) ---
**Author:** ![Carina\_Boston](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/278dde/32.png) [@Carina\_Boston](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Carina_Boston)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2017, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/7 "2017-03-20T04:20:55Z")
I am presenting to my City Council on Tuesday, any pointers welcomed. I have a small ask for our pilot location in a city owned building which I hope to scale in a more dedicated location. There is an undefined sales tax fund we have defined towards “Economic Development” which I am requesting from. What was any of you here process? Thank you all in advance, Carina > **···** > > On Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 7:23:12 AM UTC-6, BrianR wrote: > > > Would folks who have received some sort of assistance from local > > > > government provide the following to the group? > > > > 1. Name of Your Space > > > > 2. Name of Municipality you worked with > > > > 3. Type of Assistance: ex. Loan Money, free rent, etc. > > > > My interest is only to provide examples to my County of other > > > > municipalities that have assisted Coworking spaces. Here’s my info. > > > > Name of Space: Carrboro Creative Coworking > > > > Name of Municipality: Town of Carrboro, North Carolina > > > > Type of Assistance: Loan > > > > Thanks, > > > > -Brian > > > > On Dec 1, 3:55 am, “[james...@cultivar.co.uk](mailto:james...@cultivar.co.uk)” \> \> [james...@cultivar.co.uk](mailto:james...@cultivar.co.uk) wrote: > > > > > Try taking a look at our coworking space :[http://www.moseleyexchange.com](http://www.moseleyexchange.com) > > > > > > > > > > It was started with assistance from Birmingham City Council, Advantage > > > > > West Midlands and with assistance from ERDF funding. Since opening in > > > > > mid 2009 we have recruited more than 50+ members with some already > > > > > moving thro and setting up larger offices. > > > > > > > > > > Happy to have a dialogue with anyone else seeking assistance in > > > > > setting up this way… > > > > > > > > > > James Rock > > > > > > > > > > On Nov 30, 3:11 pm, BrianR [ano...@gmail.com](mailto:ano...@gmail.com) wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government > > > > > > to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who > > > > > > else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > I’m talking to my County government about more assistance and need > > > > > > other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of > > > > > > relationship precedence to benefit all. > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > -Brian > > > > > > > > > > > Carrboro Creative [Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com](http://Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com) ---
**Author:** ![Rik\_Ahlberg](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@Rik\_Ahlberg](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Rik_Ahlberg)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2017, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/8 "2017-03-24T12:21:41Z")
Hi Carina, I’m on the board of a non-profit that is working to open a space that’s a mix of artist studios, coworking, civic space, and economic development resources. We successfully sought a town Economic Development grant last fall and just signed a land development agreement for a long-term lease of a 9,000 sf town building. The grant we received was primarily to do the market survey and analysis to identify needs of the local community and find out what kinds of resources they are looking for in a creative workspace. It was important in our process to really quantify the economic need. We sourced lots of detail from prior reports and studies that have been done before, especially as it relates to very small business (1-4 employees), the incomes of year-round artists, and the lack of affordable office and studio space. You can find more details of our project on our web site at [http://commonsptown.org](http://commonsptown.org) Rik Ahlberg Provincetown Commons, Inc. > **[The Commons](https://www.provincetowncommons.org/)** > > Provincetown Commons offers artists and other creative professionals a collaborative workspace and environment to help lead their projects to success. > **···** > > On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:29:59 AM UTC-4, Carina Boston wrote: > > > I am presenting to my City Council on Tuesday, any pointers welcomed. I have a small ask for our pilot location in a city owned building which I hope to scale in a more dedicated location. There is an undefined sales tax fund we have defined towards “Economic Development” which I am requesting from. What was any of you here process? > > > > Thank you all in advance, > > > > Carina > > > > On Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 7:23:12 AM UTC-6, BrianR wrote: > > > > > Would folks who have received some sort of assistance from local > > > > > > government provide the following to the group? > > > > > > 1. Name of Your Space > > > > > > 2. Name of Municipality you worked with > > > > > > 3. Type of Assistance: ex. Loan Money, free rent, etc. > > > > > > My interest is only to provide examples to my County of other > > > > > > municipalities that have assisted Coworking spaces. Here’s my info. > > > > > > Name of Space: Carrboro Creative Coworking > > > > > > Name of Municipality: Town of Carrboro, North Carolina > > > > > > Type of Assistance: Loan > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > -Brian > > > > > > On Dec 1, 3:55 am, “james…@cultivar.co.uk” \> \> \> \> [james...@cultivar.co.uk](mailto:james...@cultivar.co.uk) wrote: > > > > > > > Try taking a look at our coworking space :[http://www.moseleyexchange.com](http://www.moseleyexchange.com) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It was started with assistance from Birmingham City Council, Advantage > > > > > > > West Midlands and with assistance from ERDF funding. Since opening in > > > > > > > mid 2009 we have recruited more than 50+ members with some already > > > > > > > moving thro and setting up larger offices. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Happy to have a dialogue with anyone else seeking assistance in > > > > > > > setting up this way… > > > > > > > > > > > > > > James Rock > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Nov 30, 3:11 pm, BrianR [ano...@gmail.com](mailto:ano...@gmail.com) wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Which coworking spaces have worked successfully with local government > > > > > > > > to get a space going? I have worked with my town. Just wondering who > > > > > > > > else has done the same. ex. received loans, grants, free rent, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I’m talking to my County government about more assistance and need > > > > > > > > other examples to share with them. Hopefully we can make a list of > > > > > > > > relationship precedence to benefit all. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carrboro Creative [Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com](http://Coworkingwww.carrborocoworking.com) ---
**Author:** ![jacques](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/71e660/32.png) [@jacques](https://forum.coworking.org/u/jacques)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/local-government-and-coworking/2777/9 "2017-03-26T16:41:12Z")
Maybe try Matt Horn to get the local municipality perspective, perhaps what they’re looking for. # Port 100 is in Geneva, NY and associated with local economic development > **···** > > # > > # Who’s Behind The Project? > > ### Port 100 has an amazing support team… > > Below is a list of all the individuals who make up a group of movers and shakers that are supporting this project as it becomes a long-term reality. We are excited to have an amazing group of Genevans are part of our community! > > * * * > > ### ![Matt Horn](http://port100cowork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Port100_Portraits_MATT_HORN-150x150.png)Matt Horn > > Matt has been the City Manager in Geneva since 2008. He is responsible for the oversight and management of all City operations. He has brought intense focus to the development, retention, and expansion of businesses in Geneva; with particular focus on small business and entrepreneurial development. He returned to his emphasis on economic development after his football coaching career was cut short when his Packers Gold flag football squad dropped a heartbreaker to the Shortsville Bombers in the division finals. The Bills dropped their low-key bid for him and haven’t returned his calls since. > > Contact Info: [m...@Geneva.ny.us](mailto:m...@Geneva.ny.us) | [@yesthatmatthorn](https://twitter.com/yesthatmatthorn) > > > **[Port 100 Cowork](https://www.port100cowork.com/)** > > > > Port 100 is a Coworking Community in the Finger Lakes