(Cowork Frederick Expansion Series - Part 1) A look back ... Cowork Frederick opened our shared office work space September 4, 2012 in a great little historic building at 122 E Patrick St in downtown Frederick. Thanks to some early sign-ups, on opening day our community already had 20 members. In the nine years since, our work space has … [Read more...] about Why Cowork Frederick is Expanding
Member Spotlight: Wayne Dorsey
Wayne Dorsey is the Founder & Chairman of The Safe Ride Foundation, Frederick County Maryland’s only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization taking a stance against driving while intoxicated. But he's much more than that. Wayne is a social entrepreneur. He created the Safe Ride Foundation, along with it's flagship program, S.O.S. Safe Ride, in 2014 … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Wayne Dorsey
Member Spotlight: Bethany Good
Bethany Good is a prolific poet, creative writer, author, and storyteller. Her love of the written word began early and has remained a steadfast passion over her life. For over 25 years she has honed her craft through poetry, short fiction, meta criticism, and editing. As a digital native, she followed a natural path into copy and content … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Bethany Good
From Whiskey to Soda: Frederick Businesses Share Their Green Success Stories
If there’s anything I’ve learned in four years as a Frederick resident, it’s that there’s always something new to learn about this inimitable town. That was definitely the case at a recent Cowork Frederick event I attended. In the year since I joined Cowork Frederick, I’ve picked up plenty from everyone, members and owners alike. So I knew … [Read more...] about From Whiskey to Soda: Frederick Businesses Share Their Green Success Stories
Cowork Frederick Earth Day Challenge
Most people are unaware of how much trash they generate. Here are some statistics: According to the EPA, The total generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the U.S. in 2018 was 292.4 million tons or 4.9 pounds per person per day. Only a portion of that (about 32%) gets recycled or composted.Marylanders exceed that, averaging 7 pounds … [Read more...] about Cowork Frederick Earth Day Challenge