How does your space celebrate special occasions?
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Events held by coworking spaces come in all shapes and sizes: they can be formal or relaxed, planned or spontaneous, and there are usually plenty of coworkers thrown into the mix. Sometimes spaces host events for celebrations like Halloween or Valentine's Day; other get-togethers are arranged for special occasions in the space (birthdays, coworker welcome or leaving parties, opening ceremonies, etc.).
Such events or meetups can really help with building a community in the space. They're especially great for the following aspects:
- Introducing members to one another and promoting interaction between them. Events are perfect for encouraging coworkers, new and old, to spend time together and get to know each other.
- Launching products and promoting projects. Some spaces organise events so that their coworkers can showcase their products (textiles, crafts, etc.) or give presentations about their services and projects.
- Promoting the space in the press. Local press often cover interesting events, which helps promote the space in its city or region.
- Improving community ties. Forging bonds and creating an environment of trust takes time. But sharing meals, conversations, good times, etc. can speed up the process.
- Having fun! This makes almost anything easier! ;)
Espacio Arroelo, a coworking space in Pontevedra, Spain offers a great example of this type of event. The space organises a monthly meetup, called "Arroeladas", and held a special Valentine's Day edition called "tai loviu" (I love you in Spanglish). The coworkers decorated the space and companies associated with Arroelo showcased their gift ideas.
Rhythms and rituals are more about establishing patterns than rules
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