The CO+HOOTS blog
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Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton praises CO+HOOTS in address
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has been one of our biggest supporters. He knows how important growing Phoenix's entrepreneurial culture is. And for that, we are grateful. An excerpt from his March 19, 2014 State of the City address is below: "With a network of coworking...
CO+HOOTS’ private office space available
When we moved to our new space on 11th Street and Washington last year, we went in with the idea that we are the home for independents. We quickly saw our lovely independent workers, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and startups grow. And we're talking BIG GROWTH. With the...
CO+HOOTS nintern Michelle D’Souza Q&A
We love Ninterns (ninja interns)! And the latest is Michelle D'Souza, who has already joined CO+HOOTS and eeko studio. Learn more about Michelle below: Why did you want to work at CO+HOOTS and eeko studio? I’ve always felt like I learned much more on the job, in...
Meet CO+HOOTS’ new Community Director
After a long, enlightening hiring process, CO+HOOTS has found its new Community Director, Jess Roth. Jess has been chosen to help lead and grow CO+HOOTS on a full-time basis as a community connector, member liaison, marketing strategist and operations and...
Kyle Stewart judges Startup Weekend Chandler
I was very proud to be along side two seasoned entrepreneurs, Troy Busot and Eric Schedeler. If you haven’t heard of Startup Weekend, check out the website (http://startupweekend.org/). Basically you bring an idea, pitch it, form a team and have 54 hours to launch a...
Start-up Spotlight: Phocus
Interview by Keith Mulvin Phillip Felice founded Phocus, a company specializing in iPhone hardware that enhances the phone’s existing camera with instant upgrades, in 2011. Phocus is based at Center of Entrepreneurial Innovation in Phoenix. I had a chance to sit-down...
Start-up Spotlight: DNA on a SHIRT™
Darrin Grandmason, founder and CEO of DNA on a SHIRT™, created an extraordinary product through his focus on sustainability and science; namely genetics. DNA on a SHIRT’s mission is to spread education and engagement through the use of visually-appealing artwork that...
Lightrail passes for members
In the heat of the summer, we are thrilled to announce the coolest thing to hit the Valley: Light-rail passes for members! An average Phoenician spends $636 dollars a month on their vehicle alone. As an entrepreneur, we know there are better ways to spend your money....
A conversation @ CO+HOOTS: Featuring Eric & Beth
We love when our members collaborate, but that’s easier when our members get to know each other. On Friday, July 19th 2013, we sent Beth Cochran and Eric Lennox to lunch with a bunch of questions to ask each other, they assured us they would be hungry. Beth: I've...
A conversation @ CO+HOOTS: Featuring Olu & Larry
On Monday, June 10th 2013, we sent Olu Ayandosu and Larry Cummings to lunch with a bunch of questions to get to know each other, they assured us they would be hungry. Larry: Olu, welcome to CO+HOOTS. I've been meaning to ask you, what are you passionate about? Olu:...
Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 under 40
CO+HOOTS celebrated two ‘Top 40 under 40’ recipients during Thursday’s award ceremony that highlights amazing young professionals around the Valley. You may ask, “Who the heck is that cool?” Meet Dean Heckler, founder and designer behind Heckler Design. A few words to...
Founding Flock Feature: Jenny Poon
"Small businesses and entrepreneurs don't need to leave downtown Phoenix to solve their problems. People downtown want improvement and have the power to do so. We're on the cusp of something great." These words, spoken by our own Jenny Poon at a panel discussion,...