Caroline Collective

What a difference a year makes. Friday night, amongst family and friends, Caroline Collective held an intimate gathering celebrating two years of community and shared success. In contrast to past years, this event was not framed from the standpoint of inviting every member of the community for a loud and outlandish party. It was a coming to terms with the fact that we’ve grown up, that we’re serious and that we are poised to turn into something that we can all stand by and be proud of.

Several important announcements were made during Caroline Collective Co-Founders Ned Dodington and Matthew Wettergreen’s brief-ish address to the crowd.

1. Matthew Wettergreen will be returning in August to run Caroline Collective full-time. We are sure this will allow Caroline Collective to become the professional, inspiring and productive work space that we all believe it can be.
2. There is one person at Caroline Collective that over the two years has contributed significant mind-share, constantly supported the space through outspoken promotion and holding fundraisers for the community. This person is already very much a part of our family and we love her very much. We have decided to invite Grace Rodriguez to be  a part owner in Caroline Collective.
3. Caroline Collective’s Creative Incubator, C2, is poised to launch. C2 Creative is a nonprofit organization that provides creative startups, groups, individuals and professionals with the education, guidance and resources needed for a successful launch. Check out what’s coming next at http://www.c2creative.cc/.
4. We will soon be launching a capital campaign to raise much needed funds for much needed improvements surrounding the building and grounds. By this we mean: a new HVAC unit, re-paving the back lot, an automated gate, video security system and a new and upgraded coworking space.

Thanks to Caroline Collective member Tom Paynter of Paynter Media, you can watch the whole speech.

One of the best comments of the night was “These announcements are on the order of It’s About F*cking Time!”

We’ve demonstrated that we can walk. This fall we run. Won’t you join us.