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Do you work out of your home, coffee shops, or the lonely confines of a small office suite?

Do you long for the camaraderie of an office environment, the ability to collaborate on projects, or have others around with whom to share ideas and explore opportunities?

Then I suggest you check out coworking — an emerging new office idea where like-minded independent professionals, who normally work in isolation, work together in a shared space.

Becoming popular in larger cities like Seattle, San Francisco and Denver, the idea is spreading around the country, even to smaller cities.

Des Moines Coworking

I moved into Des Moines’ new coworking space, Impromptu Studio, a few weeks ago, and am really enjoying it here. After a year of relative isolation in an office suite, I have enjoyed having others around to talk to throughout the day, and am finding myself to be much more productive. (Apparently being holed-up by myself day after day was getting to me.)

OPEN HOUSE

If you live near Des Moines, and are interested in the concept of coworking, come on over this Thursday to Impromptu Studio’s open house and take advantage of a free day of coworking.

Of the handful of folks here so far; there are a few web/software developers, a game developer (more of the design side), a video marketer (me), and room for many more!

Hope to see you here!

Are you a good fit for coworking?

Coworking is great for:

• Designers
• Developers
• Web Professionals
• Marketers
• Writers
• Illustrators
• Animators