Citizens Packed the Hive at Beacon Zoning Forum
Event
On Dec. 16, 2017, we partnered with longtime city council member Lee Kyriacou to host the Beacon Zoning Forum — an open meeting to learn how zoning works, what the current zoning laws are, what proposed changes would do, and the like. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: Sarah From
Member Bzzz
An organizational development consultant and leadership coach for social change, Sarah joined BEAHIVE in July 2016, soon after moving to Beacon. Keep Reading ➞
New Economy = New Ways of Working in the HV
BEAHIVE Bzzz
Our biggest area paper the Poughkeepsie Journal recognizes the new work paradigm in an in-depth series exploring not just the statistics and studies of this transformation in the Hudson Valley — but also the stories of those in the trenches. Keep Reading ➞
Freelancing is a Force — And Will Be a Majority of Workforce in 10 Years
Views + Trends
At its current growth rate, the majority of the US workforce will be freelancers by 2027. This startling stat comes from “Freelancing in America: 2017” (FIA), a comprehensive new study. This has major ramifications for our economy, politics, culture. Keep Reading ➞
Main St Summit: Packed Hive, Rich Discussions, Connection
Event
On Sept. 26 (2017) we convened fellow business owners and managers and city leaders to address some of the issues we confront in Beacon — as a community and in our businesses. Keep Reading ➞
Member Bzzz Interview: Vanessa Viglietta Dessert
Member Bzzz
Vanessa is an administrative consultant to wellness entrepreneurs. She joined the Beacon hive in Jan. 2017 as a member and then in the summer joined the BEAHIVE team as a community animator — helping to manage various aspects of the space and to animate the community. Keep Reading ➞
Coworking: Good for Cities
Views + Trends
Transforming neighborhoods, connecting communities: just a couple of the reasons why, according to real estate crowdfunding platform Small Change. Our experience shows this to be true. . Keep Reading ➞
A Lot Has Changed in 8 Years
BEAHIVE Bzzz
Happy anniversary to us: We first opened our doors 8 years ago on Beacon's charming Main St! A then (May 2009) and now comparison. And a hint at what's to come. Keep Reading ➞
The Future of Work? Creativity
Views + Trends
Recent research from Steelcase and Microsoft basically showed that "creativity is the new 21st century job skill" and 72% of people believe their future success depends on their ability to be creative. Keep Reading ➞
Resident Desk Available in Beacon Hive
BEAHIVE Bzzz
One of the Resident Desks in the Beacon hive is available. We only have 5 — this doesn't happen very often. Get it before it's gone!. Keep Reading ➞
Let’s Resolve to Connect
BEAHIVE Bzzz
For most folks 2016 was a challenging year (to say the least). We always need community — now even more so. Let's resolve to connect more in 2017. We need it. Our communities need it. Keep Reading ➞
Coworking Goes Boom!
Views + Trends
When we opened BEAHIVE in Beacon in 1999 there was a small handful of coworking spaces in NYC and just a couple hundred worldwide. The current forecast: 26,000 spaces and 3.8 million members worldwide by 2020. Keep Reading ➞
