Coworking spaces serve as the hub of activity for independents. Coworking is an emerging work pattern for work-at-home professionals and independent contractor. It’s a community office space for self-employed developers and writers. After getting early coverage from The Globe and Mail, Toronto was very lucky to have 2 coworking spaces: Centre for Social Innovation and Indoor Playground. However, in January 2008 the Indoor Playground closed.

CSI is a fantastic, vibrant community space. It really shows the power of collaboration and connection between the residents and community members. With events like Metronauts, Open Everything, and others, CSI is a world-leading centre for social innovators. The challenge is that there are a lot of independents that just don’t meet the social change or social mission requirements of CSI. The focus for CSI ensures a strong community with shared values and purpose.

There is a strong need to rebuild a coworking space in Toronto. Wayne Lee (aka BunnyHero) is organizing a meetup to discuss building a new coworking space.

What: Coworking in Toronto
Calling all entrepreneurs, the self-employed, developers, writers, independent media professionals, freelancers, those working at home, and those working out of cafes! We’re trying to gauge interest in developing a permanent dedicated coworking space in downtown Toronto. This might include shared office space, some anchor offices, meeting and training space, and a private cafe. It could be any or all of those. Let’s have a discussion with a brief presentation to explore what it might be and why you might want to be a part of this.
When: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Epicure Cafe
502 Queen St West, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3   Canada

Come out and discuss building a future coworking space for independents in Toronto. 

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