If you think Bridgeport is ho-hum, check yourself. On Thursday May 16, B:Hive opened a can of coworking whoop-a@*, and its founders are determined to change the town for the better. It’s clear Bridgeport’s got something going – so stop by and check it out.

In recent years, the concept of coworking has become increasingly popular in cities all across the country. Nowhere is the trend more noticeable than here in CT. Recently, the Town of Manchester took the initiative to open a coworking space on Main st. Today, we are joined by R.C. Thornton, Founder & President of RCJ Creative, a startup housed at the new coworking space. In this article, R.C. shares his experience, along with information on the space, and how you can get involved.

This month, the Whiteboard features entrepreneur Tigi Kuttamperoor. His venture is working to offer a full-service option for all of your video service needs. Render Bar is managed by a dedicated team of professionals whose primary focus is complete customer satisfaction. Read his profile to learn more about his startup here.

As part of their new program, called ‘Launching With the Stars’, CTNext is proud to present a pitch class, led by “New York’s Archangel,” David Rose. Did we mention that it’s free? Anyone pitching for funding should not miss this event. Check it out here.

Working in a co-working space can produce some awkward moments, but not all awkward moments are a product of the environment. Check out this week’s Grab Bag to see what we mean.