ICAD Group Hosting Fifth Iowa City Jelly March 22

Part of Ongoing Goal to Develop a Culture of Innovation

The Iowa City Area Development Group, in partnership with COWRK Iowa City, is hosting its fifth Iowa City Jelly on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library, Room A.

Jellys are casual cowork sessions that combine creativity and productivity.  Attendees can expect to get work done, see what others are working on and make new connections.  There is no fee and no set agenda.  Coffee, wireless internet and electrical outlets are provided free of charge.

“Each Jelly has increased in size and participation,” said Mark Nolte, ICAD Group Business Development Director.  “What’s truly encouraging is the collaboration and networking that takes place among the coworkers.  We’re starting to see sharing of skills, talents and ideas.”

Past participants include entrepreneurs, freelancers, designers, developers, writers, and those working online.  Anyone who can work away from an office are also welcome at the Jelly for fresh ideas and for a change of pace.

“This is a great month for fostering innovation in the area,” added Nolte.  “In addition to our monthly Jelly, Cedar Rapids is hosting an Ignite event and the Technology Association of Iowa is sponsoring another Tech Brew.  People in the Corridor are working in new ways and with new people.”

Jellys started in New York City in February 2006 when two roommates, who missed the camaraderie of a traditional office, invited others to share their apartment as a workspace.  The aim was to create a creative environment that provided brainstorming, idea sharing, and conversations.  Since then, Jellys have been held throughout the US and all over the world.