We're having another one of our infamous open houses this Thursday, October 8th, stop by anytime from 10am to 6pm. Drop by to check the place out, nibble on some snacks and learn more about the benefits of having a fun place to get things done.

The Hat Factory is a coworking space located in San Francisco's Dogpatch a block from the T-Third Muni light rail line. It offers a comfortable place to work with all the amenities, including fast wired or wireless internet, plenty of power outlets and desk space, a printer, audio-visual equipment for presentations, nearby park, restaurants, ZipCar parking and a fully equipped kitchen with an espresso machine. Great for creative professionals looking to get out of the home office. Make an appointment to drop in for the day, or reserve a spot and get a set of keys for easy access for only $175 a month or $450 for three months.

RSVP on Facebook

It's that time again, when the Hat Factory flings her doors open and invites any and all to come and cowork for the day. Feel what it's like to escape the confines of your home office and surround yourself with friendly strangers in friendly surroundings. Hell, it's Friday, just blow off work and come hang out with us.

Friday, July 31, 2009
10am-6pm
801 Minnesota Street, #8
San Francisco, CA 94107

Coworking is a community of people like yourself sharing common space & resources for the purpose of getting stuff done. Come to the Hat Factory during our open house and get a sense of what it's like to cowork with us. We'll be open all day for drop-in coworking and tours. We'll provide snacks, drinks, wifi, power and desk space. All you need is yourself and your laptop.

We've got a full kitchen and will be potlucking it through the day. Feel free to bring something to share, though totally not required. Parking and public transportation are easy. Caltrain to 22nd Street Station, Muni T line, 22 & 48 to our door in the Dogpatch.

RSVP on Facebook or Upcoming.org.

The historic Hat Factory coworking space is looking for a manager to take the lead in operating and administering coworking at the Hat Factory. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about coworking and and is already part of a coworking community. This is not a salaried position, though we do offer financial compensation for bringing in new members.

Benefits:
- free membership for you & a friend
- finder's fee compensation for new coworkers who join while you are acting manager

Responsibilities:
- be the main point of contact for coworkers at the Hat Factory
- be present at the Hat Factory during weekday hours
- greet drop-ins and new coworkers,
- evangelize the Hat Factory & seek out new members
- participate in online coworking communities, representing the Hat Factory
- maintain/update the Hat Factory website
- keep the place tidy, water plants, restock supplies
- add your touch to making the place interesting, attractive and awesome

Ideal candidate:
- friendly, likeable, outgoing
- passionate about coworking and involved in a coworking community
- reliable
- has a project or passion you can work on while coworking, or a college student looking for a quiet place to study

If you are interested in joining us for this role, please send us an email describing yourself, your involvement with coworking and a few words about what you'd bring to the Hat Factory. We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible.

We were visited by some fine documentary filmmakers a while back who are a documentary movie on Life Hacking. The Hat Factory is featured in this clip, where coworker Eddie Codel describes what coworking is and shows us it to us in action. Fellow coworking space PariSoMa is also featured.

The Hat Factory will open her doors for another exciting open house event this Friday, May 29th. If you're coworking curious or simply interested in checking out the Hat Factory, drop by on Friday anytime from 10am-7pm. We'll provide desktop space to work from with power outlets, wireless & wired Internet, and assorted drinks & munchies to keep you sustained. Easy parking and public transportation will get you to our door. See directions for details. See ya Friday!

Event listing on Upcoming, Craigslist, Facebook

Are you a freelancer who works from home but find yourself too distracted to get stuff done? Do you camp out at coffee shops with your laptop and find yourself bouncing off the walls after 17 cups of coffee? If this describes you, then you need to try coworking. Coworking is people like yourself sharing common space & resources for the purpose of getting stuff done.

Join us for an all day open house on Wednesday, December 17th. The Hat Factory is opening her doors for an open day of coworking. We'll have drinks & snacks on hand, you just need to bring yourself and your laptop. If you've been thinking about coworking and haven't taken the plunge, this is a great way to get a sense of what it's like around here.

Here's the announcement on Upcoming.

Another great story on coworking, this one in the New York Times. This article's author Lisa Belkin, is a work from home writer who decided home wasn't always conducive to getting things done. She explored a coworking space in Connecticut which turns out to be a bit more formal than the Hat Factory (we don't care how you dress here). Lisa talks to several coworking operators including myself here at the HF.

More media coverage on this great movement we call coworking. The San Francisco Chronicle did a pretty good job describing the value, history and sense of what coworking is all about. As is mentioned in the story, the Hat Factory came into being as a coworking space shortly after Brad Neuberg and others were looking for a more permanent place to call home. Now we are one of half dozen coworking spaces in the Bay area. In case you are wondering, yes, we do have space for new coworkers here.

Thanks to Daily Candy for the mention today and welcome dear readers. Have a look around and if you see what you like, drop us an email or give a call and we'll set you up for a free day to experience the Hat Factory co-working magic.