Today marks the grand opening of Jumpstart; a coworking space located in Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) canyon corridor. Jumpstart, the brainchild of GCU grad Sam Macias, is bringing the spirit of coworking out to the west valley in the hopes of inspiring a wave of entrepreneurs and small businesses that will add to the vibrancy…
Author: Clint Christensen
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A Big Welcome to Big Bounce
by Clint Christensen •
Coworking is starting to take off in Phoenix! As the city continues to develop a real downtown atmosphere, another coworking space, Big Bounce, just opened its doors. Located in a recently refurbished historic home on Ash Avenue in Tempe, Big Bounce will have 3 rooms and hopes to host businesses well on their way to…
Inside Coworking on 15th Ave
Weekly Events & Activities
by Clint Christensen •
Hey guys, we hope you had a great weekend. There are some really great networking events coming up this week in Phoenix. Whether you are into lectures about gender equality in the workplace, the recently renovated Phoenix Theater, or locally brewed beers — there are events all over town that are going to be great!
Women’s Leadership Network Networking Reception
Monday, 5/19, 5:30 to 7:30pm
NSHMBA will be hosting a panel discussion on MBA men and women working toward gender equality in the workplace. Best of all, its Free! That means complimentary food, wine, and beer!
At DIRTT: 836 E. University Dr., Phoenix, AZ.
http://www.meetup.com/AZ-Latino-Professionals/events/182001252/
The Ultimate Convergence: Event Marketing Meets Digital Marketing
Tuesday, 5/20, 4:00 to 6:00pm
Join Jennifer Hawkins, Director of Marketing for Silicon Valley juggernaut DoubleDutch as she shares tips and tricks on the best ways to gather, use, and, leverage data from mobile technology to prove measurable ROI at your next event or conference.
Skyline Southwest, 4545 East Broadway Road. Free! At checkout, Use promo code BOARDGUEST to get in for free!
http://bmaphoenix.org/blog/the-ultimate-convergence-event-marketing-meets-digital-marketing
Startup Grind Phoenix
Tuesday, 5/20, 6:00 to 9:00pm
Come hang out with other entrepreneurs. Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Web Mastermind, and Phoenix local, Trish Bear will be speaking and sharing her tips and tricks on how to build an online brand.
Startup Grind Phoenix, 260 S Arizona Ave, Chandler AZ. Cost: $20 + fee of $1.79.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-grind-phoenix-hosts-trish-bear-i-ology-tickets-11334480737
Phoenix Theater Grand Reopening
Thursday, 5/22, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Check out the Phoenix Theatre’s newly renovated space on McDowell and Central avenue. Join us for exclusive access to the VIP lounge with our very own private bar and expansive view of the sculpture garden below.
Phoenix Theatre: 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ Free! More detail at link below.
http://www.getyourphx.com/2014/05/02/may-2014-gyp-phoenixtheatre/
Cold Brews at OHSO nanoBrewery
Thursday 5/22, 5:30 to 8:30pm
Enjoy local craft brews straight from Phoenix. Scott from Localati invites you to join him for happy hour, with amazing food, local beer, and a great summer atmosphere.
Free!
OHSO, 4900 E. Indian School Rd. Please RSVP via link below.
http://localati.com/events/happy-hour-o-h-s-o-nanobrewery-2/
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The Transformation of Coworking on 15th Ave in Phoenix
by Clint Christensen •
In June this past summer I started as an intern splitting time between the marketing agency Eric Diaz co-owns and partly for Coworking on 15th. I started interning the week Eric switched his Phoenix office space into what is now known as the Coworking on 15th Ave building. What was previously a local tile business with…
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‘Name Our Coworking Space’ Submission Deadline extended to September 30th
by Clint Christensen •
Coworking on 15th Ave has extended the deadline for potential names for the new coworking center in central Phoenix until the 30th of September. As part of the contest, the new office space is offering a rent-free business space for 1 year to the creative professional who wins the ‘Name Our Coworking Space’ contest for the…