Hey guys! What do you think about using the HubDC wordpress to continue the conversations? Perhaps we could work together to build out the functionality of the site to have avenues for discussion. While very similar, Hub DC is distinct from the Center for Social Innovation.

http://hubdc.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/first-hub-dc-community-meeting/

Plugging in with the Social Media Club group. #smcdc

http://hubdc.wordpress.com

Announcement for HubDC at #smbdc?

Location?
Who should we follow up with?

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Random thoughts that I didn’t go into:
Residents/Artist-in-residence habitation areas in the building?
Revenue earning through advertising via posters or TV?
1-3pgs of newsletter, possible area to sell ads?
Non-profit vs LLC -> Trust issues?

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Involvement needed:
–Grant writing
–What is entailed w/Business plan.
–Time bank a project on its own.
back end stuff
–Ask people: “What do you need”

What is the market value? Who is looking for a similar space?

http://www.grameenamerica.com/ – Microloan group, possible partner?

Guide to Time Banks through websites.

Time banks – might be pulled in with students
–Whuffie?

Shared space and social initiatives part of the Hub entity.

Hub space and governance structure still flexible.

Time Banking: Edgar Cahn
-http://timebanks.org
-an online system that maps what people are interesting in offering in a community and you can see what people are interested in doing in your locality. The system facilitates the connections.
-facilitate the exchange of work hours
-checks with things like child care.
-possible tie-in for DC?
-so many distinct groups.
-Communities, but people are not always talking.
-w/traditional membership? This might be a way to bring people in. Free event access with contributions to the time bank.
-Allows people without financial access.
-Spend an hour doing something for somebody and get time dollars that can be spent to get other people to do something for you.

HubDC – like Zipcars for working space.

revenue sharing for associated but not in the same location space?

Properties – 8000sq feet.

Unique space needs that are flexible, can be open.

Rent a desk for themselves but for a few hours a day. “This space is yours” – Affinity Labs

Hub creates the ability to work with other cities through the network and platform that they provide.
(HUB link – http://the-hub.net/)

To be a “Hub” it would need a hub. Is it better to find a place within an existing building?

hub not a location but a networking thing?

People who use Hubs want their space with a formal area to meet in.

Co-working space. One stable space where people can go to.

Space needs are unique.