NOTES FROM LORI

Can you believe it's July? We're half way through the year and it seems like, after 2020 dragged along with nowhere to go and nothing to do, life is speeding ahead, triple time. Keep moving forward and don't confuse activity with accomplishment. As we move ahead, our new team members are settling in, while the rest of our team is stepping up to the plate to help out in all our workspaces. I am extremely blessed to be surrounded by dedicated people who love to serve our Work Awesome Members.

Good news! We hosted our first live events last month. That’s right! Real time and in-person with actual donuts and pizza, too! It was so nice to catch the energy of our community getting together for the first time in well over a year. It’s the start of normalcy in our spaces. Today, we're starting to brew Starbucks coffee again and rumor has it, the wine bars will open in time for August CoWorking month. Cheers to all of you!

Amanda, Will and I were fortunate to virtually attend the WANY (WorkSpace Association of New York) Conference on the future of CoWorking post-pandemic. We shared lots of tips with industry leaders and we all agreed that the future of flex space is looking bright. Our goal is to always stay ahead of the pack!

This month, we are starting a remodel at France OffiCenter that includes adding booths, more coworking seating, more plugins, refreshing the hallways, some new carpet and a big kitchen remodel. Hopefully this will be ready for a special networking event in late August or early September. Stay tuned.

We have started the summer off with a lot of hot days, but remember it is always COOL to work at any of our seven locations. We have had lots of hot leads and tours, thanks to your referrals. Keep them coming, as we appreciate your confidence in us. We have some great full-time spaces to fill and are thrilled to see new members beginning their journey with us. Welcome to all!

In the meantime, enjoy the summer. It seems like everyone is making up for our lost summer of 2020 with more events, gatherings and getaways. I’m looking forward to a July 4th holiday and a quick trip to the lake this month. Stay safe, stay cool and make this a season to remember.
Zaylore Stout, Esq., Attorney and member at Union Plaza, wins several more awards for his critically acclaimed book, Our Gay History in Fifty States. This time, his book wins three gold honors and one silver from both the Independent Publisher Book Awards & Midwest Independent Publishers Association. These wins were not only for LGBTQ+ categories, but for broader categories that included all other books. This recognition reiterates what Zaylore has been signing in his books from the very beginning, "LGBTQ+ history is American History!". Order your copy HERE.
Travis Sims, CEO/Founder of AGC, member at Minnetonka and the Magician of Networking, will teach you The Magic of Networking. Travis gives you a peek behind the curtain and shares some of his biggest networking secrets that only the elite have discovered. You will learn how to effectively build relationships, gain trust, develop referrals and close more business while being authentically yourself. Meet Travis this month at Minnetonka OC (07/13) or Woodbury OC (07/21) when he will be hosting AGC networking events that are open to all OffiCenter Members. You can order his new book HERE.
GTS Financial, members at France OC, recently added a third office and converted one of them into a space to meet their clients. Soft seating, cool artwork and a "room with a view" really makes their newly remodeled space welcoming. By looking at their design work, you can tell that this group is a team of compassionate listeners, problem solvers and creative thinkers. Learn more about GTS Financial and how they can help you transform your life HERE.
Century Real Estate
Crow House Press
Divorce Mediation Minneapolis 
Finish First
Health Care Improvement Strategies 
Intergroup Developers
Jonathan Rogers
Kitware, Inc.
Kristin Kildahl
Mark Rustad
Melanie Gallardo
Nicholas MacDonald
Northwoods Law Group
NuVeda
NXG Coatings, Inc.
PamperMey
Referral Consultant, LLC
Sassyories
The Women’s Retreat Center
VRJ Financial & Insurance Group, LLC
Willow Peak
And, We're LIVE!

Last month, we got back to live networking, after not hosting an event in our spaces in over 15 months. It felt great to be IN-PERSON and in front of our Work Awesome Community. Park Connect, our longest running monthly networking group, was small but mighty! We're sure that the attendance will grow back to where it was pre COVID-19 in the coming months. Note that due to the 4th of July holiday, Park Connect will not meet this month. But, as always, we have some big plans for August 4, when this group meets during CoWorking Month. Slice of Woodbury had a few more members show up. Who doesn't like free networking and pizza? We hope to see more of you on July 20! Tell us your favorite LOCAL pizza place. Last month we tried Little Oven and their pizza proved to be just as tasty as the networking! Please, help us build our networking groups attendance. Register HERE . . . and bring a friend!
Recharge Your Batteries at Minnetonka OffiCenter

We are extremely charged up to announce the installation of four (4) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Minnetonka OC. Look for them in the lower level of the ramp (SE corner) near the 12800 building and in the surface lot to the South of 12900 building’s main entrance. The EV charging stations are available on a first come, first serve basis for the tenants and guests of both buildings only. Currently three (3) of the EV stations require a FOB in order to be used. The FOBs are attached via a lanyard to the units and when ready to use, hold the FOB up to the face of the unit (location noted on the unit) and the unit will be activated. This is temporary until software upgrades can be made. The fourth is ready to go by plugging the charger in and it will automatically activate.
2021 Randy Shaver CRCF Rush to the Cure Gala and Golf Tournament
kicks off with their evening gala on Sunday, August 1st at the Medina Ent. Center. Highlights of the event include silent and premier auction, prize pyramid and live entertainment. The golf tournament, on Monday, August 2, is a double shotgun. Morning play begins at 7:30AM and afternoon at 2:00PM. The play is best ball scramble and there will be contests occurring on various holes throughout the course with prizes. More Information HERE