CAMP is a coworking space in Omaha, Nebraska that provides an alternative work environment for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers. It offers flexible workspaces, high-speed internet, coffee, and opportunities to connect and collaborate with other motivated individuals from diverse industries and backgrounds. The founders started CAMP with $4,000 in member funding and have projected $10,400 in revenue over the next six months from monthly member fees of $350. Their goals are to support local businesses and professionals by investing in Omaha's creative economy.
2. "[A coworking space] like a clubhouse for anyone who doesn't have their own office...or periodically needs to get out of theirs. If you normally work from home, cafes, or libraries, you might want to try coworking. You get to work next to smart, interesting, creative people from more industries than you can imagine." -Alex Hillman Owner, Indy Hall
3. CAMP isn't... an executive suite a coffee shop desks lined up end-to-end your private office a place to pitch your product lonely CAMP is... casual a place to bring clients and friends communal and interactive filled with motivated workers a place to share your ideas working independently, together What is coworking?
4. designer / blogger / wife / mama / 24 / dana / omaha / berlin / workaholic / cats / coke www.princesslasertron.com @lasertron
5. Downs Design founding tenant @downsdesign graphic design/web RDQLUS @rdqlus_creative branding and graphic design Nimble Logic @secos software applications Image Made @image_made graphics and web
6. the numbers $2400 actual amount paid on 3.23 (lease-signing day) $4000 - member-driven start-up capital $1800 monthly budget for rent, utilities, discretionary spending $350.month for tenants $10,400 projected revenue over the next 6 months
7. What's in it for me? pursuing my own business goals / personal publicity / meeting highly motivated people / building trust in the community / receiving support from other businesses / positive contribution to the world
8. Divvy Omaha, NE Creative Space Bryan, TX Public School Austin, TX Citizen Space San Francisco, CA Over 300 coworking facilities in the world 2/3 of them in the U.S.
9. CAMP is a dream realized through creative friends, late night pancake runs, double dead guys, supportive parents, great friendships and a passion to give back to our community.
11. Benefits to coworkers low rent / flexible terms / collaboration opportunities / professional address / meeting space / sense of community / access to resources and others' expertise
12. Benefits to our region Investment in creative growth / magnet for professionals looking to move / travelers work here when in town / sustainable
13. Inside CAMP 1800 sq ft / conference table handmade by Peter Cales / lockers to secure belongings / free dual-band wi-fi / Pears Coffee and snacks / common area / books and magazines
28. the next stage more tech & design tenants / continue to re-invest in the tenants / sponsoring events / hosting classes and speakers / create partnerships with local businesses and schools
29. Upcoming events Sept 10-12 Startup Weekend omaha.startupweekend.org Sept 24 Uncommon Book Tour Chris Guillebeau's The Art of Nonconformity chrisguillebeau.com Nov 20 Barcamp Omaha barcampomaha.com