Hi all, <br><br>we're getting on our feet over at Interlock in Rochester, NY-- just moved into our official space as of last month, getting our infrastructure solidified, etc. We've gone through incorporation, insurance, bank account'ing, budgeting, and all of that super fun stuff. <br>
<br>One thing we're moving towards now is how we can best make connections throughout the community to recruit new members and, in general, to contribute to our community at large. We are working towards 501(c)3 status and I think it's important to precede or at least coincide that step with community outreach.<br>
<br>We are looking at making partnerships with our local coworking organization in the area, for discounted memberships/dues on either end. Also, we're looking into member discounts at the locally owned electronics and gaming stores as benefits for our members. We want to be able to offer our members additional incentives for membership, while also hopefully tying this in with greater connections amongst local businesses and other non-profits in the area. I know some spaces have done really interesting things from hosting job fairs in their space to hosting conventions involving local hackerspaces and related organizations. <br>
<br>What has your space done that might help in the brainstorming of how we (and other hackerspaces) can help reach out, get our names out, and make connections throughout the community?<br><br>Ashley McClelland<br>Interlock Rochester<br>
<a href="http://interlockroc.org">http://interlockroc.org</a><br>