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Greetings!

2020 is already full of changes here at WORK_SPACE.
  • Our Beer & Business event is now held at 2nd Bridge, Elicit, Labyrinth and Urban Lodge Brewing Co. (see schedule below)
  • Our new brochure is ready to go to print (almost), and
  • Our beloved colleagues, Lori Dusza and Emma Petersen are moving on to full time jobs.

Although we will mourn their absence, we are happy that Emma and Lori's hard work and dedication will continue to benefit Manchester as Lori moves to the Dept. of General Services and Emma joins the team at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. (read Emma's blog below)

Although no one can take their place in our hearts,we do need people to take their place at our front desk. Please see below for details about the job posting which closes on Tues. 1/21/20.

Business and art will still abound through our staffing transitions. If you haven't been to visit us this year, we have four great art exhibits:
  • 10 Years of Better Manchester Magazine
  • Robert Cooper
  • Jill Friedman
  • Arpita Kurdekar

The galleries are free and open to the public Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm. Visit us before or after enjoying breakfast or lunch at one of the great restaurants on Main Street. And for those seeking to experience coworking for the first time, come in any weekday from 10a-4p for a free day-pass and/or on Friday's in February for FREE CO-WORKING FRIDAYS.

Coming up soon:
Tues. 1/21 - TED Talk Tuesday
Thurs. 1/29 - PERSPECTIVE's Art Opening at Hartford Public Access TV
Thurs. 2/6 - BEER & BUSINESS @ Elicit Brewing Co.

We look forward to seeing you soon.
Stacey Jill Zackin
 WORK_SPACE Manager

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
WORK_SPACE
is hiring
Part-Time Associates to join our team!
Seeking a proactive, responsible and resourceful people-person with skills in the area of customer service, office admin., event planning & social media. Must apply through the Town of Manchester's HR Dept. Applications due on or before Tues. 1/21/20. Both resume and cover letter are recommended.
Re-Center in Hartford is Hiring Director Consulting
This new position was selected as one of the ‘Tenacious 10’ nonprofits to participate in a 30-month process to develop an earned income social enterprise, RE·Center Consulting.
Through this partnership with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving‘s Nonprofit Support Program, we are creating this new program and revenue stream. Income earned from this project will help support our mission to help eliminate the effects of racism in educational settings. Click for more info: http://bit.ly/re-centerDirJob
CyberTech Industries Scouts for Staff
Multi-media producer seeks qualified collaborators with experience in:

Video and Photo Editing | UX Design | Graphic Design | Software Development | Being an On-screen Talent
 
Cybertech Industries is a start-up company focusing on digital production and development. For more information contact: Dejay Touchinski, dejay@cybertechindustries.net

You're only as good as your team!
Thank you Emma and Lori for making us all look good.
LORI DUSZA
EMMA PETERSEN
NETWORKING & COMMUNITY EVENTS
WORK_SPACE's 2019 diversity Art Exhibit, "PERSPECTIVES: We are all different...we are all one", moves to the new Community Gallery at Hartford Public Access Television
Opening Reception
Thurs. Jan. 29th - 5-8PM
20-28 Sargeant St. Hartford
1st Fl - Free Parking Lot
Curious to hear from some of our PERSPECTIVES artists?

TEDtalk Tuesday
3rd Tuesdy

Like a Book Club...
but no reading required
Bring your lunch & business cards,
we provide the beverages, dessert & conversation
TEDtalk TUESDAY JANUARY - 1/21/20
From ancient to contemporary times, comedy remains a most effective communication tool in business and day-to-day life. Start the New Year off with some laughter and learning @ WORK_SPACE. We'll watch short video presentations, discuss the relevance of what we learned, network with each other, and eat cake. B.Y.O. lunch, beverages and dessert provided.
TEDtalk TUESDAY FEBRUARY - 2/18/20
Co-hosted by Untapped Potential (UP) , a niche talent supplier that attracts highly-educated, experienced professionals who have temporarily opted-out of the workforce for caregiving, yet are ready to return in a flexible way. 
How to make career and life options equitable so if we can’t have it all we can choose what we want and:
  • Value family as much as work, 
  • Evolve feminism to humanism, and 
  • Halt the epidemic of workaholicism. 
IMAGINE INSIDE MARKET - Sat. Feb. 1st (11a-2p)
Unique Art, Jewelry, Candles, Crocheted Critters, Birdhouses, Baskets and other hand-made crafts perfect for Valentine's Day gifts.
Professional Development Events
WORK_SPACE BLOG
3-FOOL PROOF WAYS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN MANCHESTER - Guest Blog by Emma Petersen

How much time do you spend in Manchester? Do you shop at the mall, work downtown, eat on Main Street, hike Case Mountain, or drink craft beer? Manchester is growing and diversifying… and it is no accident. Having worked for the Town of Manchester for the past 22 months, I’ve been able to witness:
·         Innovative strategic planning,
·         Proactive investment in small businesses,
·         A burgeoning art scene, and
·         Renewal of the downtown district. 

Community Resources & Events
The State of Connecticut and the Dept. of Economic and Community Development are sponsoring a Minority Business Revolving Loan Fund (MBRLF) to support minority and women owned businesses. The loan is being administered by the Black Business Alliance and more details can be found here .

Manchester receives Sustainability Certificate
Manchester's efforts to become more sustainable have earned us a bronze certification from Sustainable CT. Thanks to the task force, engaged businesses, and pro-active citizens.

* * * ARTIST RESOURCES * * *
CALL TO ARTISTS
Auto-Themed Art
Veteran's Art
Wearable Art
WORK_SPACE is home to 3 distinct art spaces and accepts art submissions on a rolling basis. We also share external resources for area artists. Soon applications will be available on our website for the above art exhibits.
In the meantime, feel free to email us at galleries@WORKSPACEmanchester.com for more info.
WORK_SPACE
903 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860.647.6029
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