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The Gathering Spot is explained as “An innovative, private, members-only city club that brings together a motivated and diverse community of professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs. Members will benefit from a 24/7 alternative work and social environment, complete with stimulating events, concierge services, integrated technology and a full-service restaurant and bar.”
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Ryan Wilson is a lawyer by trade and a graduate of Georgetown University. He is also an entrepreneur who noticed a void that no one else wanted to fill – creating a 24/7 luxury alternative work/social environment for young professionals.
With $3 million in venture capital, he solved that problem by opening The Gathering Spot – an innovative, private, members-only city club that brings together a motivated and diverse community of professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs. Located at 384 Northyards Blvd NW, Atlanta, members can benefit from a 24/7 alternative work and social environment, complete with stimulating events, concierge services, integrated technology and a full-service restaurant and bar.
Filling a void
As a young professional doing community organizing work, Wilson found there was no convenient place to go to get his work done. Young professionals like Wilson and his business partner TK Peterson didn't find country clubs a good fit, and coffee shops and restaurants don't afford the space needed to do creative work. So they came up with their own plan to create a space for members that offered everything they needed.
Overcoming challenges
After two years of fundraising, Wilson and his partner had raised $3 million to open The Gathering Spot. He chose Atlanta because that is where he grew up, and he believes Atlanta has plenty of opportunities and growth.
Wilson admits that securing investors was not an easy task for him as a young, black professional. But his investors not only fully supported him on the project but also want to open other such clubs around the country. In fact, The Gathering Spot has been so successful that they are already looking for their next location!
Learn more by visiting www.thegatheringspot.club
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I wonder if my invention would spark Mr.Wilson/Pertersibs interest…
That’s exciting! I’ll have to take a trip down there and see for myself when things pop off up here in Edmonton
Hello my name is Kathleen Warden and I have been a nanny for over twenty years. I moved to California 3 years ago and I am now a Celebrity Nanny. I would like to start my own bottle water company. Celebrity Water, except I don’t know exactly how to go about it. I’m not working as of right now and about to be homeless again. And I been going on interviews and wife’s won’t hire me because of there insecurities. And all I want to do is take care of the kids. I love children. I have one son and raised him as a single mother . And sent him to college . He writes and produces for movies and sitcoms. Disney is looking at his stuff at the moment but we don’t know how long that might take. And we have no money until then. I want to come out with a bottle water that no one’s ever had . I need help on how to market it everything. God gave me this vision now all I need is help putting it together. I know he doesn’t want to see us homeless again. He knows my heart, I have been going on interview a few times a week and haven’t gotten anything . So maybe he wants me to do something different. I’m asking for your help. Please reply back at 818-527-3434 Itsybitsyone@yahoo.com Thank you and God bless you Kathleen.
Much Success Kathleen. .
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This is excellent. I’d love more information. I look forward to a new way of conducting business.
Camille Fields, Realtor
Camillefields.com
Camille Fields, please contact for more information I would love to speak with you further about this product. Thank you and God bless you, Kathleen.
Great post! Will be sure to check this out next time I’m in town.
Glenn
Can’t wait to see this flourish! Bless you!
Thanks Jess and God bless !
Good information I will definitely pass this on and repost it
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It looks like a promising idea and it’s exciting. However, there’s a critical difference between raising capital investment and positive cashflow.
I’m not knocking the enthusiasm for success, but want to make aware of the difference.
All the best!
Thanks everyone and God bless.
I would love to receive information on membership in this facility/business! Much success to the visionary who initiated the plan!!
Nikki Eichelberger, thank you for your interest. I actually initiated the plan and came up with the vision. That is why I actually need members to help me come up with a marketing plan. God said if you have the vision he will give you provision. I need a team. I have a great idea.
Kathleen, Clearly the comments are about Mr. Wilson’s business. Not yours.
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This sounds a genious idea. It sounds like a mosaic of a boardroom, coffee shop, and lounge but created soley for professional engagement rather than casual.
Awesome concept. Would love to visit and possibly do business there.
Will there be a New York branch Next?
I truly believe we should be the next spot…
How does a person request information on membership?
Heard about it when there was a party that wss held there recently. Wanted to know about it interested in learning more and maybe even joining.
I hope the next location opportunity is in Birmingham! It’s both far and close enough to spread this great idea!
Great information! I would like to receive information on membership and business. Best of luck to you.
Looking forward to this our website show what our business in Atlanta.
I have a great invention I would like 2 sell patent I’m not going to lie I’m not financial able 2 pay for any amount of the structure of this idea, but I’ve been to other companies and they are way beyond my income, but if any one wants to help.me out I will gladly discuss my project with you!
I also would like to no how to join what would I need I’m from ELLERBE NC a small one stop light town in NORTH CAROLINA
What an outstanding concept. I am highly interested in receiving additional information to join.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Mahra Alonso
-Georgia Realtor
(470) 385-7029
Bring the next one to the Washington, DC area. We need something like this around here.
Wow this sounds awesome. Sounds like something I’d definitely love to join. I would information regarding how I can become a member.
Thanks
Yolanda-Executive Matchmaker
(800) 788-8451
Blessings and Great Opportunity! Can you send some of those donors and volunteers my way!
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本年3月に
3ヶ月前に数社見積もりをしてもらい、月の前半の平日の条件で出してもらいました。
価格は一番でしたが、営業マンの信頼度で決めました。
大体、どの営業担当者さんも、他社をけなして帰りましたが、一つの会社だけ、他の引越し業者の悪口を言わず、帰られた営業マンさんがいました。
その会社は業界でも営業のマナーが良いと評判せライバル社も褒めていましたよ！
上記２点で、判断しました。
あと、荷解きほぼ1人でしないといけなかったし、ダンボールの引取り条件？も、私は大事でしたね(^_^)
値段は、見積りでは２番目か３番目に安い位でした。駆け引きというわけではないですが、他社は、これくらいだったけど、もう少し安くならない？と、実はお願い致しました。
値段だけで選ぶと、痛い目にあいますから、納得の作業内容で選ぶといいと思います。
またよく言われる、引越料金の相場なんて、あってない様なものですよ。
引越し作業の理想が高いほど、料金は下がらないです。
最後は自分が納得できるか、できないかだと思います。
安かろう悪かろうでは、せっかくの引っ越しが台無しです。
個人的に言わせてもらうと・・安くてきれいな仕事をする会社が一番ですけどね（笑）
そこで、引越し業者さんのお話をよく聞くと、他社さんからは◯◯円で受けてくれると言われました
(お宅はどこまで下げてくれるの？もっと下げなさいよ！) という人がいますが、あまりにもありえない金額を提示してくる非常識な人には、当然ですが「無理ですね！」と断ります。
そんな非常識な人の引っ越し作業をそこまでして受ける必要がないのです。
そういう理由から、受けない人もたくさんいます。
他社さんは◯◯円よ～！(じゃあそちらでどうぞ！)って思っちゃいますね。
この感覚は、引越業者さんとしては、本当に普通のこと。日常茶飯事みたいです。
Excellent, idea RYAN WILSON to Connect to an entrepreneur in private club.