LaidOffCamp Phoenix!
I first heard about LaidOffCamp, when it was being organized in San Francisco. I recall thinking, what a great idea! Someone should organize one in Phoenix. Well, I was laid off in December. I promptly found work again, but when a few friends were laid off all the same week in February, we decided that the time had come to host a LaidOffCamp Phoenix ourselves! So we are. :)
Background
LaidOffCamps are ad-hoc gatherings of unemployed and nontraditionally
employed people (including freelancers, entrepreneurs and startups) who
want to share ideas and learn from each other. They feature an open,
participatory discussion forum designed to educate, empower, and
connect community members. The various presentations, workshops, and
discussions focus on topics that may include: building your personal
brand, transitioning to a new industry, legal & accounting demands
of launching a new business, finding affordable health insurance,
alternative working spaces, alternative income sources, and how to
become a freelancer.
Details
Date: Saturday, August 8th
Location: Gangplank
325 E. Elliott Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
Tickets: GET FREE TICKETS!
You must have a ticket!
The Rules of LaidOffCamp- 1st Rule: You do talk about LaidOffCamp.
- 2nd Rule: You do blog about LaidOffCamp.
- 3rd Rule: Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join.
- 4th Rule: No pre-scheduled presentations and no tourists - everyone participates!
- 5th Rule: If you want to present, you must write your topic and name in a presentation slot.
- 6th Rule: As many presentations at a time as facilities allow for.
- 7th Rule: All sponsors, no matter how large their contribution is, shall be treated equally and afforded the same "benefits"
- 8th Rule: There will be no screening or vetting of presenters - anyone can speak!
Adopted from Tantek Çelik's The Rules of BarCamp.
For even more details, check The Wiki.