What is The Nest?
The Nest is a collection of tools, technology, resources, and community connections for entrepreneurs and small business startups. It accommodates groups, non-profits, and businesses looking for a meeting space for up to 20 people. Mobile furniture can be reconfigured to meet the needs of the presenter, and a Smart Board is available for presentations. Study Rooms may be booked to use as break-out rooms. A Meeting Owl, a video streaming device, allows for outside groups to watch and participate.
The Nest will host Small Business Workshops and Mentorship from:
- E for All
- Worcester Center for Women & Enterprise
- Nichols College
- One-on-One Legal advice for Business Start-ups with David Dupont
- The Webster-Dudley Business Alliance
The Nest will be used as a Co-Working space when workshops are not being held.
Small Business Workshops
Co-Working Space
Technology for Small Businesses
The Nest was supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and seperate grant funding from The Janet Malser Humanities Trust.
Special thanks to the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library Trustees and the Library Friends for their support on this project.