YOU'RE INVITED TO!
COBIZY Women
A free coworking day and lunch celebrating Black, Indigenous, Women &
Gender Expansive entrepreneurs of color for Women’s History Month!
Hosted by COBIZ + Just BE
Thursday, March 21st from 9 am - 5 pm
COBIZ [ 1503 Macdonald Ave Suite A, Richmond, CA 94801 ]
FAQs
Who is this event for?
This is for BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Women & Gender Expansive) entrepreneurs of color in the Bay Area who are looking for a space to get some work done in the community with others. We are hosting this free co-working day in celebration of Women’s History Month.
What do we mean by “entrepreneur”?
Calling all small business owners, creatives, makers, artists, musicians, dancers, freelancers, coaches, therapists, consultants, strategists, lawyers, personal trainers, Founders, restaurant owners, etc. We define entrepreneur broadly as anyone making a living on their own who is responsible for their own and/or others’ paychecks.
What is the event about?
The purpose of COBIZY Women is to celebrate each other and provide coworking space in a communal setting. Our goal is to break up the social isolation that many women of color and gender-expansive entrepreneurs often experience. Sometimes just having another warm body next to you is enough to know you are not alone.
Why tackle social isolation for entrepreneurs?
Social isolation is a public health issue. In the spring of 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report citing that the mortality impact of loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This data is alarming because entrepreneurs are more likely to be isolated due to the pressures of business. Fostering social connection amongst each other as entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, artists, musicians, etc. is not a luxury, but a necessity that our lives depend on. So join us for this free co-working day because you deserve to be loved, recognized, and supported.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes! From 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, we will be hosting a communal sit-down lunch catered by Ms. Cindy a certified health coach and nutritional chef that cooks delicious vegan cuisine centering on the health and well-being of BIPOC folks.
How it Works
Free co-working will be available at COBIZ between 9 am - 5 pm PST. You can arrive any time between this time block to come co-work in the community with us! Again lunch will be provided from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. When you arrive check in at the front desk who will already have your name down from the above registration. They will give you a free pass for the day.
ABOUT COBIZ
COBIZ is a beautiful state-of-the-art 9000-square-foot co-working and business incubator space for entrepreneurs in Richmond and beyond. COBIZ’s mission is to build an infrastructure for wellness entrepreneurially, professionally, and personally in under-invested communities by providing access to space, resources, and experts for businesses, professionals, and people to thrive in all capacities.
Travel Logistics
COBIZ is easy to get to! The coworking space is right across the street from the Richmond BART Station. There is also free parking on MacDonald in front of COBIZ as well as low-cost parking in the BART parking garage right next door. There are also two free electrical vehicle charging stations in front of COBIZ as well that are open to the public.
What is our COVID-19 policy, how are you keeping folks safe?
We recognize that COVID is still at large, especially in the winter months.
Pre-Event COVID Testing
If you have been exposed to COVID-19, we ask that participants take an “at-home COVID test” 3 days before the gathering. Please take a picture of your negative test and bring it to our event as part of your registration. If your test shows up positive for COVID-19, we ask that you stay home and rest. If you are exhibiting any symptoms of feeling unwell, we ask that you stay home and rest in general.
Mask Policy
This is an indoor event with high ceilings and a spacious co-working space. Air circulation is good at CoBiz. Thus, wearing masks during the event is optional for participants. Keep an eye out for any changes to this policy via our event messages.
Community Communication Policy
We ask that all participants monitor their health post-event and reach out to the Just BE team at hello@justbecommunity.com to let us know if you develop COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis 3 - 5 days after the event. We will then inform the entire community of COVID-19 exposure.