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Meet the Artist: Yaz Mehović
“As an artist’s place and role in society continuously evolves, it is important to interact with members from both the artistic and wider community, to learn from them, and to be able to reflect on one’s own ideas and perspectives through interactions and working together.”
Read MoreOutsourced Pt. 3: Collapse | The South Coast’s Textile Industry
As the new order of free trade and globalization rises from the ashes of the Second World War, The South Coast confronts the collapse of its keystone industry.
Read MoreSquarespace web designer Justin Mabee on investing in his work and in himself
“Your productivity will skyrocket if you just put a solid effort into giving your business what it needs. That can be technology, or it can even be a website. Invest in yourself, in your education, in learning new skills and tricks to help you be better and more successful.”
Read MoreEvan Colbert encourages us to explore our truth
“I’m trying to listen more to what I actually need instead of what all of the self care “gurus” are trying to sell me. Right now that looks like finding some alone time and exploring creativity.”
Read MoreMembers share the best books for a good laugh
With all the worry over wars, pandemics, and the economy, sometimes we all just need a good laugh. So we asked Groundwork members to offer suggestions for books to read when you need a good laugh. Here is what they said:
Read MoreCoworking: What do the Scholars Say?
Having just transitioned out of grad school, I was curious what scholars had to say about coworking. The study of coworking can be taken from so many different angles. Economists and planners can study it from an economic development perspective. At the same time, psychologists can approach it through the lens of workers’ mental health. For this blog, I found a study on the latter.
Read MoreA Tribute to Fall River History: the stories behind our meeting room names
“Fall River was literally built from its ground up, and that is just how Groundwork operates, seeking to build real and lasting connections right here in the community. To me, the message is clear. Start where you are and with what you have. Fall River Granite, in particular, emphasizes building a foundation, whether cathedrals or community, right where you stand.”
Read MoreLauren Cournoyer shares productivity tips for the neurodivergent
“I LOVE learning new things, but I have to hold myself back so I can learn just what I need to do my job and serve my clients to the best of my ability.”
Read MoreOutsourced: Globalization, Textiles, and The South Coast [Pt.1]
This blog is part one of a series covering the history of the South Coast’s textile industry and the downstream impacts on labor, social capital, and community cohesion. Always home to dynamism, innovation, grit, and resilience, the South Coast continues to push forward. From whaling and textiles to fishing and now offshore wind, we have seen booms and busts, we may get knocked down, but we always get back up.
Read MoreNeed an office? Here’s why you should consider a coworking space over a traditional lease.
At Groundwork, there is no long-term commercial lease agreement or hidden fees. All offices are available on a month-to-month basis. There are no hidden costs or fees at any time.
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