Carrboro Creative Coworking

Local attorney Mital Patel is joining us tomorrow at noon for lunch here at Carrboro Coworking. (April 21, 2010) I met him at the first RTP Lean Startup Circle. He's a entrepreneurial computer science major with a law degree! Its a really unique combo! Come ask Mital questions and meet an cool attorney who gets it. Bring your own lunch if you like. I'll have a few pizza's for those of us who forget. :)

Here's his bio:
Mital M. Patel focuses his law practice on serving small businesses and tech startup companies. He experiences range from helping businesses with issues regarding incorporation, intellectual property, employment, to mergers and acquisitions. His background as a computer programmer and entrepreneur allow him to speak his clients' "language" and provide sound legal counsel. Mital developed his passion for technology when he majored in Computer Science at NC State University and received his legal training as a Charter member of the Elon University School of Law.

Durham Coworking is giving away a 16GB Wi-Fi iPad. This contest will only be open for three weeks, and it's targeted toward residents of the Triangle area of North Carolina.

To enter, complete a short five-minute survey about coworking. You have a great chance to win!

Click here to get started.

Have you heard of the Lean Startup? It's a group of methods for starting and running a business, and it has its roots in lean manufacturing, customer development and agile methodology. We're kicking off with a primer on Lean Startups by Nathaniel Talbott of Terralien; no need to bring anything except a desire to learn.

As part of this first meeting we'll be soliciting feedback on where you'd like to see the group go, so come armed with any suggestions or thoughts you have.

RSVP here.

Location
(map)
104 T.W. Alexander Dr.
Building #18
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

When
Tuesday
March 30, 2010
6pm

A big thank you to our sponsors: the Research Triangle Park, Terralien, and Durham Coworking.

Durham Coworking will be an office environment designed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs, freelancers, and mobile workers.

The workforce is changing. Every year more and more people work outside the traditional office environment. Laptop computers, mobile devices, and wireless Internet access enable millions to work from home or set up shop in a cafe. But sometimes that mobility comes at a price: the distractions of home can interfere with work, and the local coffee shop may not be the best place to meet with potential investors in your start-up.

That’s where Durham Coworking comes in. Durham Coworking will be a shared professional workspace with a community atmosphere, designed to meet the needs of microbusinesses, freelancers, home-office workers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, tech workers, writers, designers, and other professionals whose work doesn’t fit into a normal office template.

If you’d like to learn more about Durham Coworking, please sign up at durhamcoworking.com to receive updates by e-mail. You can also follow .

Friend of CCC and social media maven Wayne Sutton has a new venture, its called TriOut, a location-based iPhone app just for the Triangle area of North Carolina. Founded by , TriOut looks to provide a lot of value to local businesses. They're having a launch party at the Research Triangle Park headquarters. You'll like this place. RTP's digs are nice!

If you can make it, please RSVP. I'll be there. Hope to see you and talk Triangle awesomeness!

When
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Where
RTP Headquarters
12 Davis Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Starting February 1, 2010, some of our pricing will change. The One Day Coworker will be $15.00, and the Monthly Coworker will be $150.00. All Monthly Coworkers who have paid for the service before February 1, 2010, can continue to pay the old rate of $100 a month. I offer this as a THANK YOU for your support of Carrboro Creative Coworking.

These changes were made to strengthen CCC and help make it profitable. It wasn't an easy thing for me to do. I work very hard to provide affordable options. That is my most important goal. I hope you will still find these rates a value.

Remember that your first day at Carrboro Coworking is still free! One day is all it takes to discover what working here can do for you. Thank you for working with us and being part of our workspace community! As always if you have any questions please contact me.