Mission:  Support local talent and entrepreneurship in Lima, Ohio, by building shared intellectual and physical spaces and shared resources among professionals.

Objectives:

• Promote focused collaboration and co-innovation in technology, arts, and other sectors
• Provide leadership to Lima in developing shared spaces where said collaborations can take place
• Provide affordable access to these spaces to remotely- and independently-employed individuals
• Identify and support opportunities for outreach between the Co-working and greater Lima community to further leverage the talent of these independent professionals.

Values:

• Passion for personal growth and innovation
• Commitment to inclusiveness and respect for differences
• Desire to networking and collaborating with other professionals
• Interest in together building a workplace that optimizes environmental sustainability, human-centered design, and utility

Long-term objectives:

• A community of innovative, diverse people and talents who inspire and engage with each other
• Greater consideration of Lima by remote employees and entrepreneurs who are looking for a mid-sized city but a “larger-city” technology and arts community with common focus.
• Greater attractiveness of Lima to “Millennials” seeking economic opportunities that highlight values of sustainability, innovation, and inclusiveness and opportunities to connect with national and global markets.
• Greater personal income, tax revenues, and community heath for Lima citizens.
• Positive perception of the culture of the Greater Lima Region and its downtown city hub because unique, innovative startups locate here.