NOTES FROM LORI

Happy New Year! I was thrilled to ring in 2023 and close the book on 2022. Cheers to looking forward! It was a year full of challenges and unexpected outcomes. Let’s hope this new year brings some balance to all of our lives.

Thanks to all of you who attended our holiday luncheons. We served almost 400 people this year and it was great to bring our tradition back into our workspaces. We saw a lot of new faces and celebrated with many of our loyal, long-time members as well. Check out our holiday luncheon video now! Thanks to OffiCenter member, Bud Sandburg for attending all six parties with me. It’s no wonder that he is officially our unofficial Mayor and Goodwill Ambassador. By the way, save the date for Social Hour on February 9th at Park OC. We will also be celebrating Mr. Bud’s 90th birthday. I know that he would love to celebrate his milestone with all of you.
There's a lot on our calendar for this year, starting with the remodel at Minnetonka OffiCenter that should be complete first quarter. We are excited to show you some of our newest plans. And (fingers crossed) somewhere else may be getting an upgrade this year. Hopefully more details to come.

I'm making it my personal mission to work with our new team members to pass along the Work Awesome philosophy that OffiCenters has brought into the workspaces since 1981. This means more training videos, team calls and a focus on keeping our written documentation and policies and procedures current. My team remains dedicated to providing members with a consistent experience at all seven of our locations.

Thanks for making us the largest coworking space in the Twin Cities with over 1,700 members. We couldn't do what we do without the support and encouragement of all of you. And, as always, thank you for your referrals. Your faith in us means the world to me. My team and I are grateful to be a part of your success. Here’s to 2023! Cheers to health, happiness and continued prosperity in the New Year.
Watch the VIDEO RECAP of our 2022 Holiday Lunches
Dr. Verna Price, member at Union Plaza, Personal Power Mentor and Author, has recently published her fourth book, Power Lesson for Life with Dr. Verna, giving you on-time, in-time power strategies to create positive change in every aspect of your life. As you read and apply the lessons, you'll become your most excellent self at home and at work and you'll experience new levels of personal fulfillment and professional success. Get your copy HERE.
Grant Meyer, founder and Financial Planner at GTS Financial and France member shared an amazing accomplishment with us. At the beginning of December, he ran a 50-mile race, that's like running two marathons back to back, in one day through a state park in northern Georgia. After 11 hours of running, nearly 7,000 calories burned, 62,000 feet of total ascent and 97,000 steps, Grant crossed the finish line 37th out of 90 runners. See his video recap HERE.
Start your Podcast this year! There are an estimated 2.5 million podcasts with over 66 million unique episodes on any and every topic you can imagine. Podcasting has become part of our culture with 62% of people 12 and older saying they have listened to at least one. This growing up-tick in popularity has gained the attention of personal and corporate businesses. Listen to why 2023 is the right time for you to start a podcast, HERE.
There's a new lunch spot near OffiCenters at International Plaza! Pizza Novara, located on 26th Ave in the South Loop, opened December 13 and offers dine in, take out or delivery. Their hours are 9AM-11AM for coffee and pastries with full menu available from 11AM-11PM. They have something for everyone with a menu that features not only pizza, but also baked pastas, sandwich and subs, and appetizers. Stop in or visit their website to place an order HERE.
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A Day ON, Not a Day OFF!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. The MLK Day of Service has impacted Americans as we are embracing the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities. And, it's in the spirit of service that OffiCenters will close on January 16 so our staff can participate in a group volunteer project.

We encourage everyone on or around January 16 to engage with your community and create positive change, act on Dr. King's legacy of social justice and equity, and recommit by volunteering to serve others. Together we can strengthen ties to our communities and one another while we address critical issues that divide us.
UNS
Your Cybersecurity Partner

UNS Inc., members at Park OC, was born in 1997 and is a Twin Cities, Minnesota based top services partner for multiple leaders in the global cybersecurity industry. They conduct business in 40 countries, including the United States, Canada, Chile, and Colombia. They like to say, “Cybersecurity is in our blood. Cybersecurity is what we are.” 

UNS Inc. is all-things cybersecurity. Their team of Certified Cybersecurity Specialists can assess, research, evaluate, develop, implement, and manage the best solutions to optimize your company’s specific security needs. They go beyond the technology to safeguard against cyber-attacks. Learn more about UNS and how they can help your company HERE.

Thank you to UNS for cohosting Social Hour at France OffiCenter with us on January 12. Meet their team of Cybersecurity Specialists who can help you access the overall health and safety of your organization, and get a clear roadmap for improvement!
OffiCenters has always believed in giving back to our local communities. If you are, or know of, a MN 501(c), nonprofit or charitable organization that could benefit from a wide variety of space or support services provided by OffiCenters, we want to hear from you! APPLY HERE.
OneCommunity celebrated the 2022 holiday season by donating to the Angel Tree at our France location and adopting a family in need from our OC Partner, Christmas in the City. We also collected hats and gloves for Coated In Love's day of hope event called 3,000 Acts of Kindness. Watch the Kare11 video recap below to see their impact on the homeless community in the Twin Cities.