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Campfire CoWorks in downtown Marquette, Michigan, closed its doors after operating for four years, hosting a final ‘Fire Up Friday’ event to celebrate its impact as a networking site for entrepreneurs. The co-founder, Nicole Parks, stated that the coworking space had served about 700 people, including day and week pass users, and travellers passing through Marquette. The company planned to sell its remaining furniture in a ‘Fire Sale’ the following day.
End of Operations for Campfire CoWorks
Friday marked the end of operations for Campfire CoWorks in downtown Marquette. As a send-off, the bustling entrepreneurial hub hosted one final ‘Fire Up Friday’ event.
Impact of Networking Events
‘Fire Up Friday’ was a weekly networking event series held for local entrepreneurs. The events provided both regulars of Campfire CoWorks and the public with an environment to discuss business strategies and developments.
Changing Lives and Businesses
Many attendees recounted how Campfire CoWorks’ environment significantly transformed their daily lives and how they conduct their businesses.
Business Closure: A Bittersweet Experience
Co-founder of Campfire CoWorks, Nicole Parks, described the closure as a bittersweet experience. Having nurtured a community for four years, Parks mentioned, “It has been a rewarding journey, seeing around 700 different people, including temporary visitors, join the space for the past four years.”
Fire Sale Event
The remaining furniture of Campfire CoWorks will be sold in a Fire Sale event on Saturday.
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