Hey zWORKers,
We're getting close! 8 more days. Calling all volunteers willing to help out next Friday for Polo in Zionsville. Click here to register for a certain time slot. We need help with everything from set up to raffle tickets to tear down. Another way you can help is to bring wine or beer donations to zWORKS by July 24!
A little different from our bi-weekly feature, we've prepared a special section called zWORKS #Quirks in this week's edition. Scroll down if you're at all curious.
Don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or if we can be helpful in any way.
Onward,
zWORKS Team
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Happy Hour
TODAY | 5 PM
This month we'll have a special appearance by polo player and zWORKS member, Trent Decatur, who will be answering any polo questions. Learn more about polo even if you're not headed to our Polo in Zionsville event next Friday!
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Member Walk To Lunch Day
Friday, July 26 | Noon
Pizza time! Connect with other zWORKers as we head to Greek's Pizzeria.
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Polo in Zionsville
Friday, July 26 | 5 PM
Sign up fast! The past two polo events at Hickory Hall Polo Club have been sold out so get your advance tickets to secure your spot. Reminder that this event benefits both zWORKS and the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County. Car loads are $20, gates open at 5 PM and the match starts at 6.
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Consider sponsorship for this event! Check out our different options here. A reserved tent area that seats 6 people is $250. We would also welcome alcohol donations for our wine/beer pull. Either bottle(s) of wine (any price) or six pack(s) of beer. If you are able to contribute, please have to zWORKS by Wednesday, July 24th.
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Stuck in an elevator... err... phone booth
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All was quiet on the zWORKS front. Another Monday, another week. A few people milled about, diving into the work week with relentless zeal. One such zWORKer was Tom. Little did Tom know what this Monday had in store.
He innocently decided to take a call into a phone booth in the middle work area. He noticed a little something off when he opened the door, but took his phone call and thought nothing of it. Cut to 15 minutes later and he went to open the door to return to the world of light.
But the world had different plans. The door had unhinged, in turn unhinging any of Tom's hopes to return to the outside world. Thus followed a few hesitant knocks and "help me" calls. Tom's efforts were futile as any chance of escape were submerged in their headphones. A few increasingly anxious cries for help and a last-ditch effort to call Kate.
Kate looked at her phone somewhat perplexed but unfazed when she heard the request at the other end of the line. She rushed back to save Tom from the phone booth prison it had become. He stumbled into the world of light, undeniably relieved to have avoided certain dark despair. And so life went on at zWORKS.
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Some think of the beach. Some think of no school. Some think of family vacations. What does the zWORKS team think about during the summer?
Toilet paper. An endless pit of despair. Summertime is no joke when it comes to Charmin at zWORKS. We're not quite sure what it is. Yes, attendance fluctuates throughout the year. Yes, the summer has certain weeks that are busier than most. Yes, there are certain times when the toilet paper runs dangerously low. Those darn rolls just keep disappearing as quickly as Kate's glasses or phone charger on any given day.
During one of those weeks, Vickie came to the rescue. Speeding through Zionsville back to her house to retrieve those Charmin rolls of goodness. This was one thing she didn't think would be part of her job description. During another of those weeks, Kate retrieved the goods from her house and emerged a hero, yet again. And so life went on at zWORKS.
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Not many of us think of jumping on the trampoline. Period. Let alone jumping on a trampoline at 7 in the morning. Four kids on the other hand have a very different outlook on life. One zWORKS member's four kids thought a trampoline at 7 in the morning sounded like the best thing in the world.
Amanda had found a way to distract her kids for the time being. But she could no longer do this. She needed a respite. And she needed it now.
Enter zWORKS. Kate was, yet again, unfazed by the call she received that morning. She could hear the sound of 4 kids screaming with childish delight in the background as Amanda explained her situation. Two hours later and Amanda was all set up to go at zWORKS. She walked through the zWORKS door at 9 a.m. and didn't look back. And so life went on at zWORKS.
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Welcome New Members!
Kendrick Davis
Kellie Sarn
Chris Jacobson
Steven Walker
Seth Beer
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Startup Office Available
The back office at the Cedar Street location is available for those interesting in either starting up a business at zWORKS or moving your startup to zWORKS. Contact info@zworks.org if interested! Cost is $1,500 per month and it's available on a month-to-month basis.
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Indy SaaS Meetup
TODAY | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Double Map, 429 N. Pennsylvania St.
July Discussion Groups include utilizing AI to enhance customer touchpoints, recruiting, running a business on Microsoft’s services and launching with pilot customers without code.
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The Innovation Showcase
Thursday, Aug. 22 | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM | The Center, 6320 Intech Way
Companies, business executives, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs from the Midwest will attend the event, validating Indiana’s vibrant and diverse startup community. In addition to networking opportunities, there will be an expo of fundable startups and a pitch contest with selected regional winners from across Indiana. Tickets are $125.
In addition, make sure to catch a zWORKS original - Safekeeping - do their pitch!
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FirstNet Hackathon: The Road to 5G
Friday, Sept. 13 - 14 | 5 PM Fri. - 8 PM Sat. | Indianapolis Motor Speedway
On Friday, September 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; hundreds of developers, builders, entrepreneurs and students will gather to have an amazing “Frontline Experience” with first responders and spend 24-hours competing and building technology solutions to help those who keep us safe! 5G networks on the horizon will completely change the world as we know it. No cost.
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Thanks to our Gold Sponsors
     
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