Cubes & Crayons Coworking - Silicon Valley

Coworking and the Global Economy: Survival mode

With stocks dropping and layoffs announced left and right not to mention the last year of foreclosures in the housing market, more than a small amount of panic exists and the question has been raised regarding coworking's ability to survive in this global economic crisis.  A recent survey by YouronRamp.com found that those who were writing their own career path are changing plans and jumping back on the career track.  Offrampers are onramping.  Part time workers are looking to become full time employees and freelancers and entrepreneurs are seeking the security of the traditional workforce.  The logical question is how this will effective the growing coworking market that is sweeping the globe.

Podcast: Coworking at Cubes&Crayons

Recently, Cubes&Crayons coworking founder and CEO, MF Chapman, was interviewed for our first podcast focused on coworking.  It was a fun adventure, almost like being on the radio, but I guess radio for the 21st century.  You can listen to the podcast with Megan Morrone and Leo Laporte on Jumping Monkeys.

Coworking is Green

Cubes & Crayons coworking has always been eco-friendly.  Being green was never a choice.  And now with rising gas prices and people becoming more aware of their environmental impact i.e. carbon footprint, I am proud to remind people that coworking is eco-friendly. 

Take one of my favorite coworkers, MK, who rides his bike to Cubes&Crayons and does everything via laptop.  He walks to get lunch, enjoys coffee in our lounge, and sits in furnishings made from recycled materials using eco-friendly considerations.  Many coworking spaces across the nation are located near public transportation in making it easier for people to access without jumping into their car.  In addition to Cubes&Crayons, other coworking spaces proudly can tout their eco-friendly push.  Look at Green Desk in Brooklyn and thinkspace in Redmond, Washington. To get to Cubes & Crayons, people walk or take the train or bike.  If they drive, they still live within a 10 mile radius (for the most part) and if using the childcare, they work right where they drop their child off for care, so they streamline that trip into one.

Additionally, every element of Cubes&Crayons is fabulously green. See all the ways we stay green for now and for the future..

Profile: Mom, entrepreneur, and all around busy woman

  Cubes&Crayons Coworking meet Laura, entrepreneur and mother of two.  Laura is President of Canopy Beauty.  Find outs how she balances work and motherhood at Cubes&Crayons.

What brought you to Cubes&Crayons?

The flexible childcare for my two year old and the clean office environment.  Recently, I was also able to bring my older daughter when her school was closed.  The flexiblity is important.

What is your favorite part of the Cubes&Crayons Community?

Maureen's Humor!

Cubes&Crayons Open Saturdays

Cubes&Crayons Menlo Park will now be open on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm beginning October 18th.  Great opportunity for coworkers to get some extra quiet time and social time at the office or parents to get some time together or time to work out, run errands, see friends, etc. while their children are playing.  Reservations for childcare required (minimum 1 day in advance.)  Drop-in and see what you can get done!