Talking Turkey, Zombies, Brains and More

Dear Cowork Friends: 

It is hard to believe that it has been a year ago since we began the process of purchasing this space. In just 12 months, we have refurbished, repainted, renovated, repiped, rewired, refloored, rewalled, repurposed, refurnished, rebranded and more. There is a lot that still needs to be done but to avoid burn-out, it is important to REview the REcent accomplishments. 

We recognize and want to share some of the key accomplishments of our cowork community. 

For example: 

Luke Palder has two start-ups in the tech space and has recently relocated to our area from San Fransisco. Moving across the country while keeping all of the details in order of a thriving start-up is worthy of some recognition. Smart guy. Every time I talk to him, my brain grows.  

Melinda Satorius uses the cowork space in the evenings for sales training. Melinda has recently been awarded with a new car as a trophy for her high level of sales in Mary Kay cosmetics. She also was recognized for some community service she provided for the elderly: http://am1050.com/2011/manicures-at-millers/ all this while purchasing new land and building a house while living in a trailer with her husband and three young children!

Curt Feece wears many entrepreneurial hats like owning a computer consulting company, the Integration Group. He also took over the majority ownership of Hoosier Driving Academy this summer. Hoosier Driving Academy offers online courses and Sunday afternoon classes at our cowork space. He’s managed recent transitions like the change in ownership and move to downtown smoothly while also wearing several hats as a dad and husband to family who resides in Argos. 

Way to go Luke, Melinda and Curt! I wanted to publicly acknowledge each of you and tell you how much I appreciate you and the unique energy you bring to this space. When we first started to offer the cowork space, we were motivated by the revenue opportunity. Now, we have learned about more opportunity in sharing expenses of an office space. Value found in the community of professionals is motivating us the most. 

We hope you will take advantage of the community aspect of the cowork space. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to grow the community of professionals. We are offering some special affiliate programs like our 50/50 Brains Deal. (See below.) We also have complimentary daily passes available at the office and from our Facebook page. Please pass it on. 

We will also be offering events like this week’s Thanksgiving Co-Family Feast on Friday night. We plan on bringing turkey, our small way of saying how thankful we are for this community. Do you have any suggestions for a social gathering for December? Just let us know!  

In addition to the affiliate programs and the social side of events, we would like to invite you to reserve our window display space starting in January. Let us know if you want dibs in the coming months!

As we reflect on this year, we are grateful for you and your businesses that have allowed us to cover the expenses, and more importantly for the moments we have shared in conversation about work, ideas, technology and more!  

Thank you Cowork Friends!

- Andrea and Phil Cook

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We’re SEEKING BRAINS, not because we’re zombies, quite the contrary.  

We want to grow the community of coworking professionals who can add to the synergy and success of our work days. Help us find BRAINS. Refer a friend for 50/50 - pays you $50 and your friend $50 when your friend purchases a monthly pass. 

Indiana Chamber Recognizes The Midas Center As Finalist in Employer of the Year

Indiana INTERNnet, Inc., a statewide internship resource provided by the Indiana Chamber, has named The Midas Center as a finalist for the Employer of the Year in recognition of its 2010 student internship program. The awards program will take place in Indianapolis on February 10, 2011 at the Indiana Chamber Conference Center beginning at 11:30 a.m. People interested in attending the event may register at www.indianaintern.net or call IndianaINTERNnet, Inc. at 317-264-7536. The Indiana Chamber is the largest business advocacy organization in the state.

The Midas Center’s program caught the Chamber’s attention because of the leadership opportunities it offered in local business development and new technology. Owner Andrea Cook comments, “One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been obtaining projects that provide jobs and empower other creative professionals. Working with younger individuals challenges me to keep learning all the evolving technology solutions.”

Intern Camden Robertson, a 2010 graduate of Plymouth High School, was given an opportunity to learn and practice business development skills with the launch of iHEARTplymouth.com. This social media resource was created to improve the quality of life and economic development for local communities and was rolled out during his summer internship program. "The internship has really proved to be beneficial to me in so many aspects,” said Robertson. “My time management has gotten a lot better. My experience at The Midas Center has not only improved my communication skills with some important customers, but the fact that I have experience in sales and marketing via an Internet platform puts me above many of my coworkers that are my age. I’m grateful for my experience there." Robertson is now a student at DePaul University in Chicago.

The Midas Center is a full-service creative communications agency located in downtown Plymouth that provides professional marketing, advertising, public relations and branding services to businesses and organizations. For information about internships at The Midas Center, please contact Andrea Cook, President, by phone at 574-936-7058 or by e-mail >

Free Music Winner

We are happy to announce the winner of the iheartplymouth.com free music giveaway contest.

Congratulations Abigail Stopczynski for being the iHEART member randomly selected to win a $25 iTunes gift card.

The Midas Center and iHEARTplymouth are dedicated to help promote businesses and organizations. iHEARTplymouth is a free resource for everything we all LOVE about Plymouth! With 177 members and up to almost 900 hits a day, iHEARTplymouth has received over 20,000 views since its launch this summer. If you are interested in contributing photos, articles or announcements, feel free to share. You may visit www.iheartplymouth.com to add your event or information, or send your announcement by email >

Congratulations Abigail for winning! We're glad to have you as part of iHEARTplymouth!

Networking Breakfast This Thursday

The Midas Center is pleased to invite local business owners and leaders interested in networking to this month's Plymouth Business Connections, a monthly networking event open to the public.

Anyone interested in networking may attend. This event is spearheaded by Angie Stults, Branch Manager of Plymouth PNC and is scheduled for the second Thursday of the month.

This month's networking opportunity will be hosted by The Midas Center at 100 W. Garro Street in downtown Plymouth. Street parking available on Garro and Michigan Street. Light breakfast refreshments will be available.

Bring a colleague and your business cards and meet other likeminded professionals.

If you have any questions e-mail Angie Stults at angela.stults@pnc.com.

iHEARTplymouth.com Free Music Giveaway

We are pleased to support the efforts of iHEARTplymouth.com in its upcoming launch this summer. iHEARTplymouth.com is a free resource for everything you love about Plymouth, Indiana. It is designed for community growth by offering an opportunity for local businesses and organizations to "get the word out" to the public on: local events, activities, fundraising opportunities and more! Show your support for your favorite pizza joint, best ice cream or announce your neighborhood garage sale. Find information on locally posted items for sale from Craigslist, job opportunities, free giveaways and sales. This source is for the community and content is shared by the community.

From now until July 4th, The Midas Center will be running a contest called iHEARTplymouth.com Free Music Giveaway. Here are the details on how you can participate to win:

1. Sign up and become a member to iHEARTplymouth.com. It is free and there are many benefits including one-click posting from here to your Facebook and Twitter accounts.

2. Customize your member page with a photo of yourself or the organization or business you are representing. Join at least one of the eleven groups (such as Arts and Culture, Let's Go Shopping, Resale Shopping, Good Eats, Sports and Fitness, Parks and Recreation, Beyond Plymouth, Learning Center, Business to Business, For Your Health and Community Groups).

3. Invite friends. Share the love iHEARTplymouth.com has to offer to your friends and family members who have a connection to Plymouth, Indiana. Not only are you helping to build a community for us to enjoy, you are also providing an opportunity for your friends to enter in the contest too!

4. Complete the steps above by July 4, 2010 and you will be entered to win an iTunes gift card. Many will enter, only the luckiest one will win free music; all will win a bigger love for Plymouth!

Good luck!