Last month, Gravitate was presented with a special opportunity to sponsor three families in need, and provide them with a Christmas they will never forget. We partnered with Kari Brooks and her husband Derek, one of our members, to find three families through the Des Moines Schools and to determine each family member's wish list! Gravitate members purchased gifts for the families from an Amazon wishlist or donated money for the organizers to purchase gifts on their behalf. The generosity was overwhelming.

Gravitate is going all in to help families this holiday, and we need your help. Our member Derek Brooks and his wife Kari, have connected us with three local families to learn what could make their holidays extra special. We've setup a Christmas tree at each Gravitate location where you can drop off (or order) presents to be given to the families detailed below

We're pretty excited to show off the new sign we've installed at Gravitate Downtown. One of the reasons that we chose this location was the amazing windows on Locust St and we were excited to land on a design for the graphics that take advantage of their height.

I was recently at a meeting with some startup community builder friends and the idea came up that entrepreneurial ecosystems can really benefit from having a community "flag" to rally around and get all the elements—people, companies, investors, chambers, etc.—moving in the same direction.

The ideal Gravitate Community Manager is equal parts connector, community builder and caretaker. They look forward to meeting new people and helping them find their place in the community. They’re also self-directed and willing to take on a variety of tasks on their own and as part of a small team.

You're invited to join us this Thursday, July 20th to celebrate the official Grand Opening of Gravitate Valley Junction. Starting at 9 AM, our space will be available for free/open coworking and tours. At 4:30 PM we'll kick off the celebration with a Community Happy Hour including light snacks and beer from our friends and neighbors at Valley Junction's own Fox Brewing Company.