Camaraderie Coworking Inc April Newsletter

Events We're currently building our new event schedule. If you want to share your knowledge or hold an event in our space, send a message to rachel@camaraderie.ca to coordinate it. Movie Night an event at Camaraderie  Apr 9, 7:30pm, free a screening of "Let's All Hate Toronto" Member Demo: nModal an event at Camaraderie  Apr 10, 9:30am, free see a demo of nModal's product and learn how to interpret SEO and analytical data   Toronto Tool Library Info Session an event at Camaraderie  Apr 15, 10:00am, free but registration at http://bit.ly/Xeu10Q is required Learn about the Tool Library and how you can become a member   Ideas of April - a mixer an event at Camaraderie  Apr 19, 6:30pm, free but registration at http://guestli.st/158628 is required Our monthly mixer is a chance for you to discuss ideas with a broad mix of people. Enjoy adult beverages. Neighbourhood Meeting: Let's explore the possibility of a BIA for our neighbourhood an event at Camaraderie  Apr 23, 6:30pm, free but please RSVP to rachel@camaraderie.ca The stretch of Dundas between Lansdowne and Bloor isn't within a neighbourhing BIA, so let's discuss if we should start one The Power of Email Marketing with Constant Contact an event at Camaraderie  Apr 27, 10:00am, free but registration at http://ow.ly/jOnbc is required Learn how to use Constant Contact and enhance your e-mail marketing campaigns freelancecampTO3 a freelancers conference at the Ryerson Ted Rogers School of Management May 26, 9:00am, $17.50-$25.00, register at http://bit.ly/FLCTO3registration Learn, share, and build community with fellow freelancers.

Is your business sprouting? Spring is here, and it's a good time to ask yourself if your business is sprouting. What sort of idea fertilizer do you need to propel your business forward? What other soil ingredients does your business need to take root and bloom? ...and most importantly, how can we help? We've moved in to the 3rd floor of 2241 Dundas St W in early Mar and love it here. The area is rich in creativity, the neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, and our new blend of members is inspiring. We're here to help your business grow. Come in for a tour and let's see how we can help your business to start sprouting. In this issue: freelancecampTO3 Proposed BIA for our neighbourhood Event Spotlight Now Hiring - Community Manager Art Needed Event Listing freelancecampTO3 freelancecampTO is an event started by Camaraderie to offer a 1day professional development conference to freelancers. Now in its 3rd year, #FLCTO3 is happy to return to the Ryerson Ted Rogers School of Management on Sun May 26. Registration is $17.50 for earlybird and will go up to $25.00 closer to the event. Register at http://bit.ly/FLCTO3registration.  Registration includes a light lunch. Want to speak at #FLCTO3? Awesome! Fill out this form (http://bit.ly/FLCTO3suggestions) and you'll be considered for the speaking schedule. Proposed BIA for Our Neighbourhood At our last location, we were heavily involved with the local Business Improvement Area (BIA) and was disappointed to find out that our new location is in a deadzone between two BIAs. The Roncesvalles BIA northern border is Boustead Ave, the Dundas West BIA western border is Lansdowne Ave, and the Bloor by the Park BIA eastern border is Dundas/Bloor. The next BIA on Dundas is the Junction. Thus, there is a number of businesses within a stretch of Dundas that isn't covered by any BIA.   It doesn't make much sense for the Bloor by the Park BIA to turn and extend southward, and even if the Roncesvalles BIA extends northwards, there's still the businesses that stretch of Dundas between Roncy and Landowne who would lose out on the collective benefit. And so, we'd like to explore the possibility of starting the Dundas West Railpath BIA  (or whatever we want to call it) that would span from Dundas/Bloor to Dundas/Landsdowne, to include the businesses on Golden/Silver/Morrow. Businesses in the immediate area are welcome to attend a meeting at Camaraderie on Apr 23 at 6:30pm to discuss the pros and cons of starting a BIA in our neighbourhood. Event Spotlight We've had some fun events in our space this month. Here are two of them: Tea Tasting with Pluck Teas Whether it's a warm cup of coffee on cool day, or a refreshing cool glass of iced tea on a hot day, the tea itself makes a difference! We had a tea tasting with Tea Sommelier Jennifer Commins from Pluck Teas, who creates and blends her own teas and packages them in sustainable packaging. We'll soon be stocking Pluck Teas in our kitchen. Creating powerful beauty images that will get you noticed World renowned makeup artist Julie Bégin delivered two master classes in our space, one on beauty and fashion makeup where she encouraged students to push the limits and find inspiration from unusual sources, and the other in advanced circus makeup artistry. Julie will be in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles in the next few months. (more info) Now Hiring – Community Managers We're looking for another one or two community managers who are interested in bartering for membership to help out around the space. If this interests you, please fill out our membership form at http://camaraderie.ca/coworking/ and be sure to mention “community manager barter” in the 2nd last field.   Art Needed We love to display the works from local artists on our walls, and welcome a range of style and media. We have brand new walls to display your art, and can offer an opening reception as well. If you would like display space for your art, please get in touch!     _____________________   Until next time... "You have everything you need to build something far bigger than yourself." -- Seth Godin