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TRUCKEE, Calif. — The ability to work “anywhere, any time” can be a blessing and a curse, according to Satellite Telework Centers CEO Barbara Sprenger, who gave a presentation to the Silicon Moun tain group in Truckee with her partner, Ken Meshke, and Allison Shelling.
Sprenger met with Truckee town leaders and tech savvy community members regarding plans to open a telework center in Shelling's Camden Building on West River Street in Truckee in March 2011.
“For most people, working remotely means working out of their house or a local coffee shop,” Sprenger told the 30 attendees. “You're saving commute time and the constant interruptions in the of fice, but working at home has its own challen ges.”
Sprenger launched Satellite Telework Centers with her partners in 2009, opening their first “Satellite” in the Santa Cruz Mountains community of Felton.
In December, they opened their second lo cation in Scotts Valley and, in addition to Truckee, are planning to open several more California locations in 2011.
“Our goal is to give people the option of working close to home, but not at home, in a professional, comfortable environment that includes business-quality office equipment and reliable Internet connectivity,” Meshke said. “Each Satellite includes a mix of private offices, cubicles, meeting rooms and café space and are open 24/7 so that members can work where they want, when they want.”
Shelling researched remote work concepts for more than a year, seeing the need for flex workspace in Truckee. Some Silicon Mountain business group members met with city officials to discuss the need for professional office space to support local entrepreneurs and vacationers needing a place to get work done.
Satellites cater to an even mix of telecommuters, consultants, home-based business owners and start ups, Sprenger said. A key part of the business is making meeting space available to community groups, typically on a no-cost or low-cost basis.
“Truckee is such a beautiful place that it's no wonder a growing number of professionals have chosen to move here or buy second homes here,” said Jane Weeks, a member of Silicon Mountain. “We believe a facility like this is ideal for the community and a great opportunity for people to connect and collaborate.”
Silicon Mountain is a local networking group of technology entrepreneurs, professionals and virtuals hosts a monthly meeting, on the second Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. For more information about joining the group, please e-mail TahoeSiliconMountain@gmail.com.
— Submitted to aedgett@sierrasun.com
Sprenger met with Truckee town leaders and tech savvy community members regarding plans to open a telework center in Shelling's Camden Building on West River Street in Truckee in March 2011.
“For most people, working remotely means working out of their house or a local coffee shop,” Sprenger told the 30 attendees. “You're saving commute time and the constant interruptions in the of fice, but working at home has its own challen ges.”
Sprenger launched Satellite Telework Centers with her partners in 2009, opening their first “Satellite” in the Santa Cruz Mountains community of Felton.
In December, they opened their second lo cation in Scotts Valley and, in addition to Truckee, are planning to open several more California locations in 2011.
“Our goal is to give people the option of working close to home, but not at home, in a professional, comfortable environment that includes business-quality office equipment and reliable Internet connectivity,” Meshke said. “Each Satellite includes a mix of private offices, cubicles, meeting rooms and café space and are open 24/7 so that members can work where they want, when they want.”
Shelling researched remote work concepts for more than a year, seeing the need for flex workspace in Truckee. Some Silicon Mountain business group members met with city officials to discuss the need for professional office space to support local entrepreneurs and vacationers needing a place to get work done.
Satellites cater to an even mix of telecommuters, consultants, home-based business owners and start ups, Sprenger said. A key part of the business is making meeting space available to community groups, typically on a no-cost or low-cost basis.
“Truckee is such a beautiful place that it's no wonder a growing number of professionals have chosen to move here or buy second homes here,” said Jane Weeks, a member of Silicon Mountain. “We believe a facility like this is ideal for the community and a great opportunity for people to connect and collaborate.”
Silicon Mountain is a local networking group of technology entrepreneurs, professionals and virtuals hosts a monthly meeting, on the second Monday of each month, 6-8 p.m. For more information about joining the group, please e-mail TahoeSiliconMountain@gmail.com.
— Submitted to aedgett@sierrasun.com
