Office of Possibilities
Dec
31

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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BIPOC Founder Friday
Dec
27

BIPOC Founder Friday

Come check out this monthly peer-supportive group for BIPOC founders/ small business owners and allies. Join us as we identify and discuss shared challenges and work together to uplift marginalized entrepreneurs and changemakers in our region!

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Waffle Wednesday
Dec
25

Waffle Wednesday

It's pretty much all in the name: swing by when you first get to the office, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! 

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Office of Possibilities
Dec
24

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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EmpowHER
Dec
19

EmpowHER

EmpowHER seeks to unite women from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, inspiring them to aspire to great heights, offering mutual support, fostering connections with like-minded individuals, and cultivating a strong sense of community. Through this initiative, Commonplace has established a nurturing platform where women can freely exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on projects that drive positive change within our local community.

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Office of Possibilities
Dec
17

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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VALORpreneurs
Dec
13

VALORpreneurs

TLDR; Monthly Camaraderie & Peer Support For Veteran Small Business Owners Our monthly VALORprenuers group is a simple monthly meetup group for any all veteran business owners (or Gold Star families) to connect over coffee, chat about shared challenges, and create mutually beneficial solutions.

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Office of Possibilities
Dec
10

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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Office of Possibilities
Dec
3

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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BIPOC Founder Friday
Nov
29

BIPOC Founder Friday

Come check out this monthly peer-supportive group for BIPOC founders/ small business owners and allies. Join us as we identify and discuss shared challenges and work together to uplift marginalized entrepreneurs and changemakers in our region!

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Waffle Wednesday
Nov
27

Waffle Wednesday

It's pretty much all in the name: swing by when you first get to the office, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! 

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EmpowHER
Nov
21

EmpowHER

EmpowHER seeks to unite women from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, inspiring them to aspire to great heights, offering mutual support, fostering connections with like-minded individuals, and cultivating a strong sense of community. Through this initiative, Commonplace has established a nurturing platform where women can freely exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on projects that drive positive change within our local community.

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Office of Possibilities
Nov
19

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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Office of Possibilities
Nov
12

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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VALORpreneurs
Nov
8

VALORpreneurs

TLDR; Monthly Camaraderie & Peer Support For Veteran Small Business Owners Our monthly VALORprenuers group is a simple monthly meetup group for any all veteran business owners (or Gold Star families) to connect over coffee, chat about shared challenges, and create mutually beneficial solutions.

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Office of Possibilities
Nov
5

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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Waffle Wednesday
Oct
30

Waffle Wednesday

It's pretty much all in the name: swing by when you first get to the office, grab a waffle, stay and chat for a bit, then go on your productive way! 

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Office of Possibilities
Oct
29

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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Office of Possibilities
Oct
22

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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EmpowHER
Oct
17

EmpowHER

EmpowHER seeks to unite women from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, inspiring them to aspire to great heights, offering mutual support, fostering connections with like-minded individuals, and cultivating a strong sense of community. Through this initiative, Commonplace has established a nurturing platform where women can freely exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on projects that drive positive change within our local community.

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Office of Possibilities
Oct
15

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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Celebrating Northern Michigan's Solidarity Economy
Oct
11

Celebrating Northern Michigan's Solidarity Economy

Calling all ethical businesses across Michigan! Come join us on Friday, Oct 11 in Traverse City, MI to celebrate our growing solidarity economy.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP, asap!

More and more "Up North" businesses are embracing interdependence, social justice, environmental stewardship, and a love of place over profit. We've got B Corps. We've got social enterprises. We've got industry leaders and ethical trend setters in abundance. Don't miss this great chance to connect, share best practices, and strengthen the bonds which unite us in purpose.

Agenda:

  • 8:30AM - 10AM: Breakfast and Grounding | Group will convene at Commonplace for breakfast, community building and a presentation

  • 10:30PM - 1:40PM: Northern Michigan Ethical Business Tour | Group will board busses/vans to visit approximately 4-5 B Corps and other ethical businesses in the region

  • 2:30PM: Lunch | The last stop on the tour will include a lunch and some brief remarks to share reflections and action items

  • 4PM - 4:30PM: Wrap up | Group will travel back to Commonplace and part ways from there.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP, asap!

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Office of Possibilities
Oct
8

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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Office of Possibilities
Oct
1

Office of Possibilities

Come join this great and growing group of local entrepreneurs and changemakers who need space to talk through their new ideas. Bring a new business idea to share or just pop in to listen.

This weekly event is a partnership between Commonplace and Northwestern Michigan College.

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BIPOC Founder Friday
Sep
27

BIPOC Founder Friday

Come check out this monthly peer-supportive group for BIPOC founders/ small business owners and allies. Join us as we identify and discuss shared challenges and work together to uplift marginalized entrepreneurs and changemakers in our region!

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Oh Finally, Commonplace Gets A Less Confusing Name!
Sep
25

Oh Finally, Commonplace Gets A Less Confusing Name!

Join Us for Our Rebranding Celebration!

Since 2017, Commonplace has created space for convieneing, collaboration, and meaningful work. And since the 2022 opening of our location in Commongrounds building, it's been, well...nonstop confusion.

"Wait which one is this? Is it Commonwork Higherplace? Is it Groundplace Commonspace?"

Join us as we celebrate all the amazing humans of Commonplace past, present, and future. And join us as we unevil our exciting new name, logo, and mission!

Please RSVP here.

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