The Groundwork Blog
Whether you ate too much, traveled too far or fought over politics at the dinner table, Black Friday doesn’t have to be a day of consumer excess. It can be…
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I asked Groundwork! members what they are thankful for, and I discovered an unexpected result. Here’s why gratitude makes you look good.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance Beginning FRIDAY, NOV. 17 – A special screening of the acclaimed documentary, “The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson’” at the New Bedford Whaling Historical…
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“As a newcomer to New Bedford, Groundwork has been invaluable. I’ve gotten referrals to doctors, dentists, and auto repair shops, found people to take moving boxes off my hands, and gotten advice on who to support in the local elections. I’ve met other members of the community, become a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and made some business connections. And most importantly, I’ve met a lot of warm, friendly people who’ve made me and my family feel very welcome.”
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The packages have been arriving daily for some time now. Via USPS. Via UPS. Via Fedex. It’s been a constant stream of large manila envelopes and boxes of all shapes…
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Groundwork co-founder Sarah Athanas took the stage at TEDx New Bedford. She found that stepping into the spotlight is an exercise in losing your ego. Here’s why the good stuff is what happens before those 15 minutes on stage.
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Operation: Food Drop FRIDAY, NOV. 10 – Here’s a good event – and a better cause. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Buttonwood Park and lasting until 2:00 p.m., you can…
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This Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 is TEDx New Bedford day in the city. If you’ve never been, here’s what it’s all about: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx…
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Can you survive in a coworking space if you’re an introvert?
For those of us who generally keep to ourselves, joining a coworking space can seem counter-intuitive. Why surround yourself with people if you tend to be on the shy, quiet side of the personality spectrum? We recently asked our introverted members why they work at Groundwork!, and there are some common threads in what they say.
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When everybody wakes up Wednesday morning, we’ll know the shape our future municipal government will take based on the people we will have elected on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The City…
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