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A College Student’s View on Entrepreneurship and Coworking Spaces

By Sarah Riley | November 2, 2015

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.

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Coworking and Composting: True Sustainability

By Sarah | October 30, 2015
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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.

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3 Things I Learned about Branding as a TEDxNewBedford Organizer

By Sarah | October 27, 2015
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As a member of the organizing team for TEDxNewBedford, I’ve learned a thing or two about the power of a good brand. It turns out those three red letters have a lot to teach.

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Groundwork! Partners with the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

By Sarah | October 23, 2015
New Bedford 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.

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From One Entrepreneur to Another: Connecting for Change

By Sarah Riley | October 16, 2015

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.

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Meet our Marketing Intern: Sarah Riley

By Sarah | October 6, 2015
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“While I am still a student, a coworking space helps me develop connections and get a hands-on sense rather than strictly a classroom setting. Since it is such a unique setting, I get to experience a new way of networking and seeing a community come together to accomplish goals.”

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Groundwork! Hosts a Full House of South Coast Entrepreneurs

By Sarah | September 25, 2015
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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.

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It’s time to celebrate entrepreneurship on the South Coast!

By Sarah | September 15, 2015

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!

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Elizabeth Warren Visits Groundwork! to Meet New Bedford Entrepreneurs

By Sarah | August 21, 2015
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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.”

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Alex Hillman on Transforming your City: Stop waiting for someone else to do it!

By Sarah | August 14, 2015
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“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.”

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