Re: [UG-ADMINS] Meeting Space

Hi Cal,

Interesting! I just learned that contacting recruiters and co-working 
spaces are possible candidates for hosting meetings like this :)

Most of the usergroupmeetings I've organized (or been to for that 
matter) were at small, medium or even large-sized development shops and 
sometimes hosting companies. To be honest, I'd usually not contact 
recruiters because, well, they're recruiters. I've never considered 
co-working spaces though, that's an interesting option to add to my 
list, especially now that we're starting a new local usergroup near 
where I live. Thanks!

Stefan

> Cal Evans <mailto:[email protected]>
> July 11, 2013 4:13 PM
> Hi all!
>
> Our NashvillePHP.org meeting was Tuesday and I learned something that I
> thought I'd share. Normally, when I start looking for event space, the
> first place I look to is recruiters, second is usually co-working space,
> etc. I'm sure you have your list as well. This month, we were hosted by a
> moderate sized company here in Nashville, TN-US and I was surprised at the
> facility. It was a training room big enough to hold 50-60 in classroom
> style. (Tables) There was power on each of the tables, the wifi was
> easily accessible, they had 3 screens w/projectors AND they recorded the
> meeting for us.
>
> Now I knew this company existed as they are one of the better PHP shops in
> town. But I had no idea that they had a facility like this.
>
> The thing I learned is to widen my net when casting about for meeting
> space. Find the good shops and ask them. Most aren't going to have
> something this nice...but some will, and those are the ones you want 
> to get
> to know better. :)
>
> So, that's my lesson, what lessons have you learned when casting about for
> meeting space?
>
> Cheers!
> =C=
>