new leaf initiative info session
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New Leaf Initiative Info Session
New Leaf is a collaborative environment where people
gather with the intention to work and create shared
value for the community.
work better, together
To host and animate a community hub for collaboration, creativity, and co-creation that nurtures transformational ideas from conception to implementation.
M I S S I O N
Lessons Learned
1. Good things take time.
2. Personality trumps profession.
3. There are many myths
surrounding New Leaf.
EDITION
OVERHEARD AT
NO MYTH IS SAFE
Myth #1: It’s spelled “Co-working”
“Coworking? You mean what I do with my
coworkers down the hall at the office?”
Myth #2: Members only
“I didn’t know you guys were open to the public. So anyone can just come up here?”
“Were you serious about the free part or were you just being nice?”
GUESTS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
COWORKING MEMBERS
Price FREE $75 -‐ $150/year $150 -‐ $450/month
Access A7er 12pm A7er 12pm All hours
Space Public space Public space Coworking desk
Mee:ng Rooms Base rate Discounted rates Included
Internet Guest network High speed High speed
Coffee/Tea ✖ ✖ ✔
Prin:ng ✖ ✖ ✔
Storage ✖ ✖ ✔
Branding ✖ ✔ ✔
Yes we’re serious about the free part. Really we are...
Myth #3: No more rooms at the inn
“I thought you guys only had a few spots left.”
23 members
54 partners
15-‐20 more
members
Unlimited
We currently have...
Coworking Memberships
Community Partnerships
We have openings for...
“That’s where all of the entrepreneurs hang out.”
Myth #4: New Leaf is only for __________ people
“You guys are that hippie sustainability organization, right?”
“I’m too old for that place.”
New Leaf fosters the growth of vibrant, tight-knit, and empowered intergenerational communities that share a passion for positive social change.
V I S I O N
Video marketers
Nonprofit startups
Activists
Community organizers
Entrepreneurs
Students
Borough planners
Government officials
Designers
Developers
Engineers
Volunteers
Artists
Graphic designers
Bankers
Lawyers
Accountants
Farmers
CEO’s
Video marketers
Freelancers
Consultants
Coaches
Programmers
Architects
Homeskillers
Environmentalists
Home to independent workers and organizations
Nomad workers
Myth #5: panera > New leaf
“I want to tell this guy I know about New Leaf. We’re meeting tomorrow.” “Why don’t you meet here?” Hits head with hand. “Why didn’t I think of that?”
vs.
One on One Meeting Spot Face Off
Orange Room
5 to 7 people
Guests: $15/hour Partners: $10/hour
Green Room
10-20 people
Guests: $25/hour Partners: $15/hour
Event Space
~50 people
Guests: $50/hour Partners: $40/hour
Myth #6: I don’t belong here
“Well, I have an office so I can’t think of a reason for me to spend time there.”
Coffee hours
Brown bag lunches
Roundtable discussions
Office hours
Business lunches
Myth #7: One visit is enough
“I heard about what you guys are doing. I think it’s great and I just wanted to come check out the space.” “Come back again!” Never comes back.
Salad Club Fridays at noon
Startup Coffee Wednesdays at 8am
Community Forums Ongoing
Action Pitch Nights Ongoing
Host Desk Exchange Program
Community Animators
Myths?
New Leaf will flourish and
succeed only if fully embraced
and supported by the community.
Myth:
I am interested in... ☐ A coworking membership ☐ Hosting ☐ A community partnership ☐ Offering programming/office hours ☐ A sponsorship I will... ☐ Come back again! ☐ Have a meeting/event here ☐ Refer a friend ☐ Share ideas (on back)
work better, together
www.newleafini:a:ve.org
Located within the State College Municipal Building 243 South Allen Street
Suite 337 State College, PA 16801
(814)206-‐7616
contact@newleafini:a:ve.org
Co-‐Director’s Contact:
Eric Sauder [email protected] Serena Fulton [email protected]