In February 2009, Station C will be one year old. We're growing and evolving. So it's time to better articulate who we are, the role we play in the Mile End and Montreal, and what we want to achieve.
We've started gathering the nitty gritty about how we operate into one document to make it easier for folks to pitch in. Knowing how the projector and espresso machine works is important stuff. And we've drafted a Community Manifesto. It's meant to lay the groundwork: explain our vision, tell others what to expect, guide our decision-making, help people decide if they want to join or run screaming in the other direction.
Here it is:
Station C is a space that fosters community, collaboration, innovation. People come here to work and connect. We are a hub for creators and innovators: entrepreneurs, geeks, artists, social activists.
Station C is part of an international coworking movement, which brings together the best elements of the office, cafe, and salon. This movement is built on a set of common values:
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