Who would have thought a small town in central Wisconsin would be on the cusp of Co-Working?
After a few months of contracting in San Francisco, I was inspired by the “goings on” at Citizen Space. The energy and camaraderie was something missed here, so I decided to create my own “nice place to work” in little ol’ Wausau.
Here’s how it happened: While working at an area coffee shop, a local landlord approached me and asked why I didn’t have an office. He’s an old friend, so he offered me a small office that was tucked away upstairs and said it was mine for $100 a month.
I told him about the experience I had in SF and how nice it would be to have something similar in Wausau. Then he did something highly unusual – he offered me a top floor office that had been dormant for some time. We worked out a sub-lease agreement where I pay only for the desks that are filled – of which he furnished. He also gave us chairs, tables, fridge, Internet service and free utilities — and HE paid to have it painted! How great is that?
So, for minimal investment (a vinyl sticker and a coffee maker) – we now have our very own co-working space. It’s with great pleasure – I introduce to you, Citizen Desk. <– thanks Tara & Chris
Damn thats cool!
Brad
Damn thats cool!
Brad
Wow, that’s totally great Marcus! If we’re ever out your way, we’ll be sure to stop in!
Wow, that’s totally great Marcus! If we’re ever out your way, we’ll be sure to stop in!
If coworking every becomes a religion, your landlord should be made the first saint.
If coworking every becomes a religion, your landlord should be made the first saint.
Thanks Gabriel — We’re enjoying the fruits on our Landlord’s generosity 🙂 We know that not everyone is given this great of a stepping stone, so we aim to use it wisely. Next step – an online newspaper: http://citizenwausau.com
Thanks Gabriel — We’re enjoying the fruits on our Landlord’s generosity 🙂 We know that not everyone is given this great of a stepping stone, so we aim to use it wisely. Next step – an online newspaper: http://citizenwausau.com