EVENT KEY: ONGOING EVENTS

  Outside the Cube events offer you the opportunity to connect with other community members wh o  are also thinking Outside the Cube.  Monthly discussion groups & focused professional s eminars as well as small group coaching and classes connect Outside the Cube members with each other & experts.  Outside the Cube members learn from each other to build their own business and professional success.

Utilize the spark of emerging entrepreneurs and the knowledge of seasoned entrepreneurs growing business to connect to build your own skills.  Develop  tools specific to your professional challenges such as working as a consultant or “green” business choices.   Join salons and socials for powerful networking in a relaxed atmosphere.   Become a featured member and teach others in an event of your own design.  Establish yourself as an expert to a strong community.  The possibilities are limitless.

 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

ENTREPRENEUR + EATS       Bring your favorite pastry and sit down to discuss challenges in a open forum in which members have the opportunity to share challenges, solicit feedback, share resources, and give advice as well as learn from each other.  Topics each month are determined by the group.

MOM/DAD ENTREPRENEUR   A focused group that gathers to focus on the unique challenges to managing motherhood and business ownership.  Discussion topics include how to find balance, setting limits on both sides of life, managing guilty feelings, and more. Topics each month are determined by the group.

CONSULTANTS’ CORNER       A focused group that gathers to focus on the challenges related to working in the service industry and managing one on one relationships to build business.  Topics each month are determined by the group.

GO GREEN                           A focused group that gathers to share eco-friendly solutions for business and living.  "Green" business owners are encouraged to join the discussion but it is also open to anyone interested in eco-friendly work and living.  Topics each month are determined by the group.

50+                                    A focused group that gathers to share the challenges of starting, establishing or maintaining a business when your friends are looking towards retirement.  Geared toward those 50 and up (we don't check ID), this lively group engages in support, brainstorming, and topics related to entrepreneurship as a second, third or fourth career.   Topics each month are determined by the group.     

WEB 2.0                              A focused group that gathers to share issues related to web development and presence.  Whether you are trying to monetize a blog, develop SEO to increase advertising or sell on the web, this group focuses on all things web.  Topics of discussion include development of social media presence, messaging for web sales and more. Members have the opportunity to share challenges, solicit feedback, share resources, and give advice as well as learn from each other.    Topics each month are determined by the group.

WINE & BIZ      The evening edition of Entrepreneur & Eats enjoys a team atmosphere over wine and dessert.  Sit down to discuss challenges in a open forum in which members have the opportunity to share challenges, solicit feedback, share resources, and give advice as well as learn from each other.  Topics each month are determined by the group.

SOCIALS           

NEW MEMBER BRUNCH        Gather with other members to find out what each other is doing.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about what is going on and to share information about your business, professional challenges and new programs happening at Outside the Cube.  New members will have 2 minutes to introduce themselves to the group.  All members are invited to attend.

HAPPY HOUR         Join the OTC community for happy hour and networking.  Grab a glass and chat with entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelance professionals for some mid-week fun.  You never know who you are going to meet. 

YOGA        Too much work isn't good for the soul and so we invite you to take a break every Friday morning for an invigorating yoga work out.  Meet other members and breath deeply as you finish the week with an hour of time just for you. 

SEMINARS AND SALONS         

FEATURED MEMBER        Monthly events that feature members. Each event spotlights a member who facilitates a 2 hour workshop about his/her business or field or an interesting topic of choice.

CLASSES AND BOOTCAMPS    

BOOTCAMP: 18 HOUR STARTUP    Change your life.  Be part of something bigger.  Expand your skills.  Stretch yourself to new levels.  Open doors.  Form teams with entrepreneurs, developers, and visionaries   - start a company in 18 hours.  Go fromidea to launch. Network with local innovators in an exciting weekend. This is your 18 hours to work with others on your dream for more.

BOOTCAMP: MARKETING    This 3 part course takes you from looking at where you are to developing, implementing, and evaluating a 90 day marketing plan.  Taught by veteran small business marketer, Sherry Prescott-Willis, you will learn from, engage in and create a marketing plan that will grow your revenue today and into the future.   

BOOTCAMP: DJANGO DEVELOPMENT     Spend one day expanding your resume in this intense Django workshop and become more marketable to employers or put this web application in your tool box for your own company.  We start early and learn in a small group setting basics and beyond with Django gurus.  Leave with a completed website of your design and scope.

 BOOTCAMP: iPHONE APP DEVELOPMENT     Spend one day expanding your resume in this intense iPhone Application workshop and become more marketable to employers or put this in your tool box to develop your own applications.  We start early and learn in a small group setting basics and beyond with iPhone App gurus.  Leave with a completed application.

BOOTSTRAPPER'S BREAKFAST   Connect and learn the values and challenges of bootstrapping your company from veteran bootstrappers and VCs alike.  Evaluate different funding options over a pastry and leave with connections to other bootstrappers.

STEPPING IT UP        This 4 part course allows you to leverage knowledge and resources of other business owners, grow your business, gain from the experiences and challenges others have faced, get out of isolation and benefit from face to face interaction. For entrepreneurs whose business is at least 6 months old; new entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend Startup 101: A Crash Course.  Space limited to 8 members each course.

STARTUP 101: CRASH COURSE TO GOING FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS        This 4 week course focuses on the basics of starting a business with practical advice and discussion opportunities.  A great forum for new entrepreneurs to gain knowledge and ask all those questions you were afraid to ask.  Topics include: The Numbers, Where to Start, Legalese with Ease, Marketing: on and offline.  Walk away with the tools to take your business idea from idea to startup.  Space limited to 8 members each course.

OTHER SERVICES

TARGETED BUSINESS CONSULTING        Outside the Cube offers targeted business consulting for individuals and organizations.  These consultations are available to members and non-members. 

COWORKING SPACE        From a few hours to week to working in our eco-friendly space full time, work in the Outside the Cube community and make lasting connections.

IDEAS        Would you like to see a particular group formed or have an idea for a great event or class?  Let us know.  Member input is crucial to the success of this community.  Shape the community you are a part of by telling us your dreams for the community; you will be heard.