It’s important stuff, so we have a full page on our purpose, mission, vision, and culture.
We’re not big on rules. Rule 1 and Respect for others pretty much covers all aspects of fostering a productive community. That said, here are a few specifics worth mentioning:
Leave things better for the next person, they do the same, and the cycle continues.
Simple Examples: Push in chairs, put ink or paper in the printer, clean spills, remove refrigerator clutter, put dishes in the dishwasher.
We’re always striving to improve the value and experience, so see our “Become a Member” page for current rates and member benefits.
Active part-time and full-time members may access the Synergy Mill maker space for free (normal price is $65/month) after a $50 one-time setup fee due to OpenWorks.
Simply fill out their form to continue that process. Schedule an official tour with Doug Cone or Joey Loeman or show up on a Wednesday night at 7PM during their normal Hack Nights.
Gym access and daily-use lockers are free for full-time members after filling out the gym waiver.
You find/build your own standing base to go along with one of the two IKEA tops above. We expect black legs that fit within/under the footprint of the top.
Members have used systems like:
If you need to sell an unused desk then OpenWorks will put it in a queue for new members.
Rooms available to full-time members include:
These rooms are shared with the tenants of NEXT on Main and fellow OW members and we expect members to keep the number of all-day or multiple-room reservations to a minimum. When multiple room or multiple day events are under consideration please start a conversation with ops@.
Outside communities can generally be hosted on nights and weekends with the expectation that a member sponsor each event.
For paid events, or those which otherwise aren’t a match for the NEXT on Main rooms, we are able to offer a 25% discount to members for event and conference space via a local downtown partner
(Members Must Login to Basecamp or Further Details)
There are no mailboxes available to members. Please do not send mail to 101 North Main. If you need to send a one-time item, like a Google Local validation postcard, then give a heads up to ops@joinopenworks.com
If package delivery is necessary, then please use the following format:
Person’s Name
Organization Name
101 N Main St
Third Floor Suite 302 Area {insert your area code, based on the overhead lights}
Greenville, SC 29601
Parking is not included in Membership. However, we do maintain a list of nearby parking, which anyone can edit.
Bikes can be locked up:
OpenWorks is dog-friendly for well-mannered dogs. However, dogs may only enter / exit through the parking decks and should remain in OpenWorks’ area.
We have an exception from the building owner, so please use it but don’t abuse it.
Please keep fur off the couches and use the vacuum behind the phone booth if there’s an accumulation of fur within the space.
The City of Greenville expects businesses to obtain a business license. Tax abatements (discounts) are available for non-profits, certain “high-growth” industries, and for new organizations. OpenWorks’ occupancy permit # is 15-1854.
There is a community printer/scanners available for light jobs. See our printer notes for more on setup, ink levels, replacing ink, etc.
The lobby elevators should not be used. Please use the Richardson St parking deck entrance.
For fire code reasons we’re not allowed to use extension cords of any length. Only UL approved power strips with over-current protection may be used. All power strips should be plugged directly into the 4-outlet power blocks coming from the overhead reels. If all 4 outlets are in use then we have, or will add, additional 25 foot power strips to supplement.
Personal heaters and most appliances are not allowed per our lease agreement.
Lots more nuts and bolts information is available in our General Notes.