Hello hello all -- it has been a long time. I'm happy to report that Local 64 in Montpelier, Vermont is going into our sixth year (we'll turn six on 6/4). As we head there, as members of that elite corps of rural coworking spaces, I'm keen to know who are compadres are.
Montpelier is the capital of Vermont, with a population just under 8,000 with a median household income of $62,000. Much of the economic life in our town is driven by government and nonprofits. But we do have small and growing creative sector, particularly where communications is involved.
Local 64 (
http://local64.com) fluctuates between 20 and 25 members, as do our bills in the winter and summer. We try to provide both an excellent work environment as well as a modest rhythm of events -- mixers, art openings, and third party events. We don't really serve entrepreneurs and startups -- yet!
Anyone else out there working to build a coworking community in a town of 8,000 to 20,000? If so I'd love to hear your story -- and perhaps we can connect as a subgroup, to share ideals, experiences, and tactics to sustain vibrant spaces in limited markets.