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My Experience at TEDx New Bedford
TEDx New Bedford was filled with attendees of all ages. I took an inside look on a college student’s perspective of this day long extravaganza. Speaker’s discussed topics on learning through stories rather than grazing the surface of history and a recent college graduate’s goal to change the way we define belief. These 2 topics I felt had the largest impact on the way I view my education and fellow classmates.
Read MoreA College Student’s View on Entrepreneurship and Coworking Spaces
How do local UMass Dartmouth students feel about entrepreneurship and coworking spaces? Marketing intern Sarah Riley interviews senior students about what entrepreneurship means to them along with what they believe the benefits of a coworking space are. What she finds is uplifting and interesting.
Read MoreCoworking and Composting: True Sustainability
We want to walk the talk when it comes to sustainability, so we are thrilled to introduce composting to Groundwork! Our member and friend Adam Davenport is spearheading the effort, and here he explains why composting is so important.
Read MoreGroundwork! Partners with the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
We are super excited to announce that as of November 1st, all full time and dedicated desk members of Groundwork! will get full member benefits to the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. We think this partnership is a huge perk for our members and we hope it will play a role in bringing the local business community even closer together.
Read MoreFrom One Entrepreneur to Another: Connecting for Change
Finding new resources and reviving your entrepreneurial instincts can be difficult when traveling opportunities are limited. Have no fear because Connecting For Change is here! On October 23rd and 24th stop by The Marion Institute in Downtown New Bedford to enrich your inner change-maker. With over 3,000 community leaders, 40+ workshops and 12 keynote speakers, the networking and growth is unlimited.
Read MoreGroundwork! Hosts a Full House of South Coast Entrepreneurs
We hit a home run with our “Celebrate Entrepreneurship” celebration at Groundwork! The key to it’s success? Collaboration across diverse organizations, hard work, and the magic sauce of coworking: a physical space to get together.
Read MoreIt’s time to celebrate entrepreneurship on the South Coast!
We’ve been hard at work uniting the entrepreneur community in the South Coast and now is the time to celebrate! Join us and EforAll, along with several local organizations, businesses, and keynote speakers to celebrate all that is happening on the South Coast!
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Visits Groundwork! to Meet New Bedford Entrepreneurs
Senator Warren had a few things to say about her visit to Groundwork! in New Bedford: “…small businesses are not in competition with each other, they’re helping each other. Because when one does better, they all do better. That’s what I’m excited to see here in New Bedford.”
Read MoreAlex Hillman on Transforming your City: Stop waiting for someone else to do it!
“When Indy Hall members’ grow their companies larger than 3-4 people, they almost universally begin looking for ways to stay in the neighborhood. Within a two block radius of Indy Hall, at least 100 people are employed by Indy Hall alum.”
Read MoreSoCo Stars: Dominic Perri
“I want writers to know that although they write in solitude, there is a giant community that welcomes them with open arms if they want to join and share their work and ideas!”
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