Here are our house rules:

Bridges United Methodist Co-Working Space

HOUSE RULES 

Bridges UMC is not your everyday workplace. We’re a community with a purpose. All of us at Bridges UMC want to do great work in a great space and get along while we’re doing it. To make sure we’re all on the same page, please read this thoroughly.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We value having you as part of our community and are committed to doing all we can to make sure that you and all of your fellow members and guests have: 

• A productive and enjoyable place to work Monday–Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm. 

• Work space, power, and high-speed Internet

• Hassle-free use of our meeting and conference rooms

• A great community of smart, friendly, and helpful independent coworkers to connect with from all over the La Crosse region (and beyond!)

• Opportunities to host events of your own, including classes, social gatherings, and workshops

• Communication. Since the co-working space is larger, we may host large events that require the space. In such cases, we will be in contact with you regarding these events. 

• A vibrant, uplifting place to call your professional home, even if it’s to stop by and say hello

• Advance notice of any changes to services, fees, or other updates, sent to the email address(s) you’ve provided us with

• An honest commitment to serve you to the very best of our ability. 

• An always-open line of communication, and confidence that you can share with us any questions, concerns, or ideas. (PS it’s office@bridgesdowntown.com or 608-782-3018)

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bridges UMC during working hours is a workplace; treat the space and your neighbors with respect and consideration. When you walk out the door, make sure the space is in the same condition (or better!) as it was when you walked in the door.

• Your stuff is your responsibility. It’s your job to make sure that you do not leave anything at Bridges UMC when you leave, unless it’s A) in your private office, B) on your dedicated desk, or C) in your filing cabinet. If you do, and after a reasonable time has passed, we can do what we want with it.

• Use your stuff, not your neighbor’s. If you do need something, send up a flare. We’re here to help.

• Parking. Just a reminder that there are 2 hours of on-street parking downtown. Just remember to move your car at timely intervals.. 

• Participation is an extreme sport. If you break it, lose it, or cause any losses, claims, or damages, we’ll ask you to make it right.

• Respect your neighbor’s smarts, and they’ll respect yours. When you see something on somebody’s monitor or around the printer or on a whiteboard somewhere, forget you saw it. You don’t want your client or your ideas made public, and neither does your coworker.

• Practice kindness. We have zero tolerance for harassment. EveryBridges UMC members, co-workers, and guests should feel welcome, comfortable, and productive in our space regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or other personal attributes or beliefs.

• Think before you click. No bit torrent or porn. And Bridges UMC cannot be responsible for third-party data, websites, links, or services. 

• Keep it legal. We have zero tolerance for anyone using the Bridges UMC space or resources to conduct or pursue any illegal activity or any activity that is generally regarded as offensive.

• Events are great, until they’re not. It’s your job to provide us with advance notice before hosting any event at Bridges UMC.

• Communication is a two-way street. You’re responsible for letting us know right away if there are any changes to your contact and payment information. It’s also on you to read the emails we send you with changes to our services, fees, and other updates.

• No pets. No pets allowed unless it is a service animals. 

• No Children. No children allowed unless prior authorization is granted. 

• Music is great to listen to, but too much noise is distracting. We ask that anyone listening to music or in a digital meeting use headphones or headsets.

• Refrigerate your food! We do have a refrigerator available for use; it will be cleaned every Friday night, so if you don’t want your stuff thrown away, take it with you. 

• First come, first served. There is no assigned seating if you are in the general area. It is first-come, first-served. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IF YOU HAVE A PRIVATE OFFICE OR DEDICATED DESK

• Make your space your own! Personalize things all you want—we love that. Just remember that you’re responsible for the full cost and expense if we have to replace or repair anything when you move out.

• Two’s a party; three’s a crowd. If the number of members or other guests regularly using your private office exceeds the number allocated on your Membership Details form, you’ll have to pay up. In no event will the number of users exceed twice the number of desks in your private office, no matter how much you pay us.

• Privacy’s great, until it’s not. Your private office and personal file cabinet come furnished with locks provided by Bridges UMC. If you take it upon yourself to install any additional locks on Bridges UMC property without our express authorization, we will be forced to break them.

February  2025

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