And We Have a Winner! All month long, residents have been duking it out on the ping pong and foosball table in our own CoLab style March Madness, and last week we crowned our winners! Chris Calabro from Crush Ads and Chris Stapleton from Simiosys brought their teams to victory last week and are winning [...]
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CoLab Orlando: Why You Need a Co-working Space
Orlando’s premiere co-working space appeals to entrepreneurs One of the greatest challenges for entrepreneurs can be finding places to network. But what if you worked right next to someone that could easily get that troublesome job done that you’ve been slaving over for weeks? This is the beauty of working in a co-working space. At [...]
Resident Spotlight: Jane Layne Events
Manhattan native Erica Berman runs event planning boutique Jane Layne Events from CoLab Walk in to Erica Berman’s office and it’s obvious she earned the trademark “The Eventista.” Between her office decor to her list of clients, the unique success of Jane Layne Events is apparent. The office, which is decorated for beauty and function [...]
CoLab Expands to Second Floor!
CoLab opens new offices on the second floor, accommodates new members CoLab has opened on a new floor in the Angebilt building, adding nine offices and three cubicles to their collection of workspaces. This will add up to a grand total of 37 offices, not including open coworking! There are already 27 awesome companies working [...]
Blending Work and Personal Life at CoLab Orlando
Coworking helps with focus and personal friendships For lots of coworkers, working in a coworking space is a good way to separate your work and personal life. But recent trends suggest the opposite among millenials and the digital workforce – a blending of work and personal life. This article on GigaOm explores the subject, noting [...]
CoLab Orlando Member Interview: Simiosys
Meet one of our CoLab Orlando Members, Simiosys. We had the great opportunity of being able to sit down and talk with them about what they do and why they love being at CoLab Orlando. Check it out: Chris Stapleton, Creative Catalyst at Simiosys, and Urban ReThink are hosting a PlayTank experiment on Monday, February [...]
CoLab Orlando Gets a New Director and a New Start
New Director Sarah Beyer rejuvenates CoLab’s Orlando branch CoLab Orlando, a coworking space located in Downtown’s Angebilt building, has hired Sarah Beyer, a Nashville native to direct the space towards more collaborative goals. Coworking spaces are open work spaces for independents and creative professionals to work for themselves without letting go of the social aspects [...]
Freelancing a 2012 Trend to Watch
Graduates and baby-boomers alike choosing to work for themselves In 2012 there are several trends to watch for, including a rise in the number of self-employed individuals. The shifting economy is leaving graduates with no other choice but to find their own niche and join the self-employed work force. But it’s not just graduates. It’s [...]
CoLab Orlando: Why Virtual Office Space in Orlando is Booming
Despite recession, need for virtual office space continues to grow Starting a small business is exciting and challenging. It requires time, effort and most of all, money. Things like start up costs and overhead can sometimes overwhelm a new entrepreneur. Luckily, CoLab Orlando provides a great way to keep overhead and start up costs low [...]
The Coworking Movement: Why Working Alone Sucks
Coworking offers social interaction and entrepreneurial motivation Starbucks recently made it harder to work inside some locations by limiting the number of outlets and putting caps on wireless usage. Freelancers and entrepreneurs often use coffee shops like Starbucks as an alternative to working from home. But they apparently don’t buy enough coffee. Working in a [...]
Top 10 Lessons About Entrepreneurship in a Coworking Space
CoLab Nashville’s Kia Jarmon shares important small business tips Have a clear business plan. Separate your personal and professional lives. Ask for help when you need it. They’re good rules for business in general. They matter just as much, if not more, in a coworking environment. Kia Jarmon, who owns the boutique PR firm MEPR [...]
CoLab Orlando Member Event: Brainstorming Over Breakfast
Workshop brings entrepreneurs together to build partnerships We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but breakfast on Friday, Oct. 7, may be more important than most. The Brainstorm Institute, an Orlando-based organization that helps entrepreneurs, small businesses, big companies and non-profit agencies think creatively to solve problems and do [...]
What Does A Perfect Coworking Space Look Like?
Coworking is not one size fits all Guest blog by Thomas Scott, CEO of Brand Journalists and a CoLab Nashville member: Coworking has grown in popularity over the past few years and coworking spaces are becoming more and more common in cities across the country. But what is it that makes these spaces so functional? [...]
Increase in Freelance Workers Fuels Orlando Coworking Space
“Industrial Revolution of Today,” according to The Atlantic In today’s job market, getting a long-term job is, well, so yesterday. Look around at any coffee shop, library or free WiFi spot and see people working on laptops and talking on smartphones. Count the number of friends, relatives and acquaintances you know who are freelancing or [...]
Alex Hillman: Why Coworking is the Path to the Greatest Work Environment
TEDx talk touches on what makes coworking so successful Alex Hillman has discovered what it takes to make the greatest work environment. Hillman, who started up Indy Hall, a successful coworking space in Philadelphia that is home to almost 200 coworkers, is a coworking prophet, pioneer and evangelist. What does it take to fashion a [...]
At CoLab Orlando, Coworking also Means Networking
Global survey shows downtown Orlando space delivers what coworkers want We know from experience here at CoLab that the coworking movement fills a much-needed void for work spaces that are affordable, interactive, accessible and wired. A survey conducted by Deskmag, an international magazine devoted to workspaces, found more than 600 coworking sites worldwide and the [...]
Top Reasons to Use Virtual Office Space in Orlando
Why a coworking membership might be a better option than a home office Work from a home office and need a business address to power your Google places listing or simply need a business address for mail? Here are 5 top reasons to use a virtual business address: 1. A business address is one of [...]
Coworking 101: What is co-working and what is the co-working movement all about?
Why you should care about the co-working movement: Coworking, which popped up a few years ago, is a growing movement of small businesses and entrepreneurs all working under one roof. What makes it different than a normal office? None of the workers are employed by the same company. Yes, they all work independently – but [...]
Updates and Discounts at CoLab
We are always trying to make CoLab of Orlando a better place. Below is an update of the New Space!! CO-WORKING SPACE We will be starting renovations on the 9th floor where we will soon reveal the NEW home of CoLab! Keep a look out for updates on when the space will be finished. We [...]
Food and Toy Drive
Hey CoLab Members! Help your city and your fellow CoLab Members- the Bridges of Light Foundation- gather food and toys for the less privileged families of this city. If you want to donate anything, please bring it to the CoWorking space on the 7th floor in Suite 770, and leave it at Janelle’s desk. For [...]
Thanksgiving Food Drive
CoLab Members- Bridges of Light Foundation- is having a Thanksgiving Food Drive! If you’d like to participate, bring your donations to Janelle on the 7th floor in suite 770- the CoWorking space!
CoLab Orlando Hosts First Annual Halloween Networking Party
Orlando, FL – October 26, 2010 – CoLab Orlando, a coworking space for the Orlando community, will be hosting their First Annual Halloween Networking Party on Friday, October 29th at 5:30pm-9:00pm at the Angebilt. This networking event will bring together the creative minds within the Colab community while fostering growth and interaction between young professionals. “With [...]
CoLab Halloween Party Oct. 29th!
Mark it on your calendars and RSVP early! Its going to be the best CoLab party yet!! Here is the link for more info and to RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/2uqfg8g
Doterati Presents: Lunch & Learn – SEO Real-world Results
Come out to CoLab Orlando on Thursday, October 28th from 12-1 for a Lunch & Learn presented by Doterati! We will be hearing from Joel Goldstein- a professional speaker, author, and consultant. Joel will be talking to us about his experiences as a SEO, as well as helping us understand the value of SEO, learning [...]
Construction on the 9th!
For the past month or so, the 9th floor has been under construction. Rumor has it, the members on the 9th are a little “over it”, which makes sense. It’s no fun working when things are loud and dusty. But good news! The end is in sight. We have added 3 new suites to the [...]
CoLab Orlando Independence Day Office Party 6/30
Don’t miss the CoLab Orlando Independence Day Office Party this upcoming Wednesday, June 30th at 6pm. Come mingle with the Orlando technology and creative communities best and brightest, whil enjoying some drinks and appetizers. This is going to be one office party that everyone is invited to, hope to see you there! You can RSVP [...]
CoLab Orlando Listed as One of Top Coworking Facilities
Very cool to see that CoLab Orlando was mentioned on a list of top coworking locations, in the top cities for the entrepreneurs. Great to see Orlando on this list in general! Thanks to under30ceo.com for the shout! Check out the article here: http://under30ceo.com/53-coworking-centers-in-the-top-cities-for-entrepreneurs/
The Evolution of CoLab and Coworking in Orlando
Over the last couple of months, CoLab Orlando has gone through lots of changes. We have expanded to the 9th floor of the Angebilt Building, redecorated the 6th floor hallways, and even went out and got new chairs for the “Lab” area. Many more changes and improvements are in the works, for example we are [...]
New Members from Carsonified Team Get New Space at CoLab
Nick Pettit and Jim Hoskins have joined the carsonified.com have joined the CoLab Orlando team and will now have an office on the new 9th floor CoLab space. Nick and Jim have long been involved with the Orlando technology scene and make a great fit at CoLab Orlando. To find out more about Nick and [...]
TEDxOrlando To Hold Monthly Events at CoLab Orlando
TEDxOrlando will be holding it’s monthly event on Saturday May 8th at CoLab Orlando. In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created TEDx, a program of locally organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. We are not sure if TEDxOrlando will be held at CoLab every month, but should [...]
