For this month’s At Work column on TheMetropreneur, I spoke with Mark Henson, the chief imagination officer of Sparkspace in the Arena District. In 2000, he developed the idea of building a company around a business retreat center model while working for the design firm Fitch. He started Sparkspace in a 900 square foot space in the Short North and now has grown it to 7,500 square feet in an old paint factory space in the Arena District. One of the relics from the paint factory remains and has become a focal point for one of the retreat rooms. Mark was drawn to the space because it really transports you through time. It was built in the 1890s and then had several additions that show the materials used at the time. Click here to read more, and if you’d like to learn how you can transform your business and become a better business leader, read more about the EntreLeadership event that Sparkspace is hosting via simulcast on September 30. Registration is $89.
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Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for The Metropreneur and Columbus Underground. She regularly contributes feature stories on both sites, as well as Mega Weekend each week. She has started and grown businesses, created experiences, forged community partnerships, and worked to create opportunities for others. She loves meeting new neighbors and those making an impact in our community. Want to connect?
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