Posts by The Roam Team
Atlanta Venue and Event Space for NFL Super Bowl LIII
Now that we are finally beginning to experience a taste of fall weather, Atlantans are in full swing preparing for the upcoming 2018 holiday season. But let us not forget that this year’s holiday celebrations will extend through February 3, 2019 as Atlanta, Georgia hosts the NFL Super Bowl LIII. The 10-day event leading up…
Read MoreMeet Hospitality Assistant, Trey Powers
Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Suwanee, Georgia, Trey is a senior at Georgia State University. With a passion for learning new things and international cultures, Trey will receive a degree in Global Studies with a concentration in peace building in the Middle East and minors in Arabic and Non-Profit Management upon graduating in…
Read MoreFive Inspiring and Unexpected Places to Meet in Atlanta
At Roam, we strive to provide the best environment possible to inspire meaningful collaboration among Atlanta’s professional community. But occasionally, meeting objectives call for something a bit more unexpected than whiteboard walls and sticky notes. To kickstart your team’s creativity, check out our favorite uncommon places to meet, brainstorm and be inspired. The High Museum…
Read MoreMeet Assistant General Manager, Josh Kelly
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Josh lived in Iowa and Kansas before landing in Metro Atlanta in 2001. After graduating from Milton High School, Josh spent two years at Samford University and then transferred to Kennesaw State University where he graduated with a degree in Organizational Communication. Josh made his move to Roam in 2016…
Read MoreHow Companies Leverage Coworking Spaces
Contrary to popular opinion, coworking spaces are not exclusively for freelancers and start-ups. A rapidly growing segment of the industry comes—somewhat surprisingly—from the corporate world. In fact, a recent survey by CBRE Research indicates that 65% of enterprise-level organizations plan on leveraging the power of coworking by 2020. A CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION KICKSTART Savvy business…
Read MoreThe Future of Coworking
How coworking spaces are well-suited to support the evolving economy for freelancers, entrepreneurs and even corporations. Take a walk down the bustling streets of Manhattan, San Francisco or DC and you’ll likely notice coworking spaces on just about every block. So, what’s really behind the rise of coworking? Is it another trendy fad or is…
Read MoreMeet Director of Corporate Sales, Courtney Vann
Courtney is from Bay Springs, a small town in south Mississippi with a population of less than 2,500. She flew the nest in 2001 and hasn’t slowed down since! Courtney graduated from the University of Mississippi (Hotty Toddy!) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management. While in college, she also spent some time in Vail,…
Read MoreTech Driven Innovations to Enhance Your Next Meeting
In many cases, engagement, productivity and results could be considered the gold standard for an effective meeting. But as anyone who has ever planned or facilitated a meeting knows, that objective is far easier said than done. To hold a truly effective meeting, it’s imperative to tap into creative resources to inspire people to actively…
Read MoreBest Practices for Facilitating Effective Meetings
A universal challenge faced by leaders around the world—how to lead and facilitate meetings where people maintain interest and actively engage in the agenda. Too often people view meetings as a waste of time, rather than an opportunity to exchange information in a meaningful way. By leading and facilitating more effectively, your company will reap…
Read MoreFlexible (And Fun) Alternatives for Your Daily Commute
Let’s be honest- Atlanta traffic is not a force to be reckoned with. Whether it’s on the 285 connector or surface streets, it’s hard to escape the bumper-to-bumper build up at some point during your day. And as our city continues to grow and welcome new Atlantians, we can only predict that the reality of…
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