John Logie Baird Innovation Hub
Argyll and Bute Council · 13 February 2024
Back to Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group — 13 February 2024 and its agenda
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John Logie Baird Innovation Hub
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v Joint initiative between liveArgyll and Helensburgh Community Council v Based in Helensburgh Library v Opened for business in July 2023 (originally due to open in March 2020) v JLB Hub is a co-working space, but more than just office accommodation What is the JLB Innovation Hub?
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v Typical Hub users: • Self-employed individuals • Small firms or start-ups • Entrepreneurs • Innovators v Subscribers/users who can work independently or together within a business community v Perfect environment for individuals to share ideas and opportunities with other entrepreneurs Who is the JLB Innovation Hub aimed at?
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v Access to the JLB Hub space for over 40 hours per week v Dedicated BT Enterprise network – superfast, non-filtered, broadband v Free wireless printing v Bookable meeting rooms v Registered business address v Unlimited tea, coffee and water The JLB Innovation Hub Offer
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v Gold Package • Full monthly opening hours (approx. 182 hours per month) • Subscription cost = £149.99 pcm v Silver Package • 81 hours per month (equivalent to 2 full weeks) • Subscription cost = £99.99 pcm v Bronze Package • 40.5 hours per month (equivalent to 1 full week) • Subscription cost = £69.99 pcm JLB Innovation Hub: Subscription Packages
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v Full day desk hire • 7.5 hours (9 hours on a Thursday) - Cost = £24.99 v Half day desk hire • 3.5 hours (4.5 hours on a Thursday) - Cost = £14.99 v Casual users get access to: • Dedicated BT Enterprise network – superfast, non-filtered, broadband • Free wireless printing • Unlimited tea, coffee and water JLB Innovation Hub: Casual Users
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v Libraries now being used for a variety of non-library activities v Library staff are customer friendly and are IT literate v Co-working Hubs offer libraries additional revenue streams v Why base the JLB Hub in Helensburgh Library? • Dedicated room within a contemporary building • JLB Hub room can accommodate 6 service users • Car parking at the rear of library • Fully accessible toilets Helensburgh Library
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JLB Innovation Hub Room
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JLB Innovation Hub Room
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Meeting Rooms
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CONTACT Name: Pat McCann Email: pat.mccann@liveargyll.co.uk Tel: 01436 658837 liveargyll.co.uk