new leaf initiative info session

New Leaf Initiative Info Session

New Leaf is a collaborative environment where people

gather with the intention to work and create shared

value for the community.

work better, together

To host and animate a community hub for collaboration, creativity, and co-creation that nurtures transformational ideas from conception to implementation.

M I S S I O N

Lessons Learned

1. Good things take time.

2. Personality trumps profession.

3. There are many myths

surrounding New Leaf.

EDITION

OVERHEARD AT

NO MYTH IS SAFE

Myth #1: It’s spelled “Co-working”

“Coworking? You mean what I do with my

coworkers down the hall at the office?”  

Myth #2: Members only

“I didn’t know you guys were open to the public. So anyone can just come up here?”

“Were you serious about the free part or were you just being nice?”  

GUESTS   COMMUNITY  PARTNERS  

COWORKING  MEMBERS  

Price   FREE   $75  -­‐  $150/year   $150  -­‐  $450/month  

Access   A7er  12pm   A7er  12pm   All  hours  

Space   Public  space   Public  space   Coworking  desk  

Mee:ng  Rooms   Base  rate   Discounted  rates   Included  

Internet   Guest  network   High  speed   High  speed  

Coffee/Tea   ✖   ✖   ✔  

Prin:ng   ✖   ✖   ✔  

Storage   ✖   ✖   ✔  

Branding   ✖   ✔   ✔  

Yes we’re serious about the free part. Really we are...

Myth #3: No more rooms at the inn

“I thought you guys only had a few spots left.”

23  members  

54  partners  

15-­‐20  more  

members  

Unlimited  

We currently have...

Coworking Memberships

Community Partnerships

We have openings for...

“That’s where all of the entrepreneurs hang out.”  

Myth #4: New Leaf is only for __________ people

“You guys are that hippie sustainability organization, right?”

“I’m too old for that place.”

New Leaf fosters the growth of vibrant, tight-knit, and empowered intergenerational communities that share a passion for positive social change.

V I S I O N

Video marketers

Nonprofit startups

Activists

Community organizers

Entrepreneurs

Students

Borough planners

Government officials

Designers

Developers

Engineers

Volunteers

Artists

Graphic designers

Bankers

Lawyers

Accountants

Farmers

CEO’s

Video marketers

Freelancers

Consultants

Coaches

Programmers

Architects

Homeskillers

Environmentalists

Home to independent workers and organizations

Nomad workers

Myth #5: panera > New leaf

“I want to tell this guy I know about New Leaf. We’re meeting tomorrow.” “Why don’t you meet here?” Hits head with hand. “Why didn’t I think of that?”

vs.

One on One Meeting Spot Face Off

Orange Room

5 to 7 people

Guests: $15/hour Partners: $10/hour

Green Room

10-20 people

Guests: $25/hour Partners: $15/hour

Event Space

~50 people

Guests: $50/hour Partners: $40/hour

Myth #6: I don’t belong here

“Well, I have an office so I can’t think of a reason for me to spend time there.”

Coffee hours

Brown bag lunches

Roundtable discussions

Office hours

Business lunches

Myth #7: One visit is enough

“I heard about what you guys are doing. I think it’s great and I just wanted to come check out the space.” “Come back again!” Never comes back.

Salad Club Fridays at noon

Startup Coffee Wednesdays at 8am

Community Forums Ongoing

Action Pitch Nights Ongoing

Host Desk Exchange Program

Community Animators

Myths?

New Leaf will flourish and

succeed only if fully embraced

and supported by the community.

Myth:

I am interested in... ☐ A coworking membership ☐ Hosting ☐ A community partnership ☐ Offering programming/office hours ☐ A sponsorship I will... ☐ Come back again! ☐ Have a meeting/event here ☐ Refer a friend ☐ Share ideas (on back)

work better, together

www.newleafini:a:ve.org    

Located  within  the  State  College  Municipal  Building  243  South  Allen  Street  

Suite  337  State  College,  PA  16801  

 (814)206-­‐7616  

 contact@newleafini:a:ve.org  

 Co-­‐Director’s  Contact:  

Eric  Sauder      eric.sauder@newleafiniXaXve.org  Serena  Fulton          serena.fulton@newleafiniXaXve.org