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Make your venue or event a place where everyone can meet new people:
create a minglespace. 

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Connecting people at places

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WELCOME

minglespaces have started in Milwaukee. Join us.

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ABOUT

What is minglespace

It's a space at an event or public place where it is socially acceptable and expected to walk up and say hi to someone you’ve never met.

 

It’s a dedicated space to introduce yourself—i.e., a space, at each place, to mingle. ​

 

In most public spaces, you have to go out of your way to introduce yourself. This can be difficult, takes a special personality to do so, can be awkward, can make people uncomfortable, or wouldn't be appropriate to do. Most events, fairs, and public markets, while they bring people together, do not have designated spaces to mingle. ​

Think of your own experience...

Have you ever:
 

  • Wanted to go to an event but didn’t want to go alone, perhaps being new to the city or traveling?

  • Been at an event by yourself or as a couple and wanted to meet new people but felt awkward approaching them?

  • Gone to an event but didn’t meet anyone outside of the people you came with?

  • Hung out at a public space and didn’t see a socially acceptable way to introduce yourself?

  • Walked into an event where everyone knows everyone else and no one knows you?

 

Then you’ve experienced the need for a minglespace. 

 

With minglespaces, it will be easy to meet new people and make more connections at events and public spaces.  

 

Feeling social? Go meet new people. Have a spontaneous interaction. Just say hi. Pick a discussion topic and have an inspired conversation. 

VALUE

Benefits of a minglespace

More people  

  • People who stay home because they don’t want to attend alone

  • Small groups or couples who want to make new connections

  • People new to a city or traveling

Improved experience

  • People will stay longer and return to make new connections 

  • Create an atmosphere of welcome conversation

Build community

  • Create more opportunities for social connection 

  • Connection increases community safety and trust  

Types of minglespaces

Examples and ideas > 

Restaurants & Bars

Going to lunch alone at the sandwich shop and looking for someone to eat with? Look for the minglespace table sign and chat with someone over a meal. Or dine at night at the minglespace table with a bigger group and meet other couples. Restaurants can increase their patrons and become places to make new friends. 

Coffee Shops

Coffee Shops & shared work spaces can have tables for those who are open to conversation. Feeling social? Sit at the table with the minglespace sign. This let's people know you are happy to chat. Scan the QR code or check-in with the app to find discussion topics. With the app, the store will determine which hours to make tables available. 

Concerts & Shows

Music events are a great place to meet new people but for those going alone they can feel isolating or many stay home. Create a designated area at your music event with banners, posters, and signs, inviting people to introduce themselves and make connections. Within the app, the event can set discussion themes. This conversation space can create a safe place for people attending alone to meet someone. 

Markets, fairs, festivals

Organizers of farmers markets, festivals, and fairs, can reserve a booth, tent, or area specifically for people to have friendly conversation with other attendees. Devote someone on staff to help get conversations started. Attending a festival or fair and want to increase your group size for added fun? Go the minglespace and find people to join your group.  

Movie Theatres & Plays

Feeling social after seeing a movie and want to talk about the plot afterward with other movie goers? Go to the minglespace area of the movie theatre near the concession stand and meet someone!

Libraries 

Libraries and similar spaces can have a designated room where people can stop in and have a conversation, similar to an employee break room. Within the minglespace app, the library can set the hours when it will be available for mingling.

Hotels & Apartments

Hotel lobbies are an underutilized place for socialization and meeting other travelers. Easily add value by create a devoted minglespace table in the dining area and a place in the hotel lobby where guests are welcome to introduce themselves and converse. 

Public Parks

 Designated minglespace park benches and tables or covered areas can make your visit to the park become a social experience. Want to go the beach but don't want to go alone? A minglespace area near the lifeguard stand can connect beach goers.

Universities  

Help students struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness by creating minglespaces in University common areas where students can meet each other.  

Sporting Events & More

Sporting events, stadiums, convention centers can have a designated mingle area for fans to convene.  Not meeting enough people at your place of worship or your company? Have them set up a designated minglespace for after the service to engage in conversation.

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What our collaborators are saying

We can't wait to partner with MingleSpaces on our summer event series in Milwaukee in 2024!

Event Partner

I was looking for a way to find meaningful social connections, and cannot wait to have this community!

Milwaukee Resident

Social Connection Circle's vision is important and timely. We're hopeful and excited to help many people.

Milwaukee Community Organization

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Our mission is to make it easy for you to meet new people and make connections at everyday places. 

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FAQ

You might be
wondering...

  • When do minglespaces start?
    Summer 2024. See participating places and dates or connect with us to add your own!
  • How do collaborations work?
    Submit the application and we'll be in touch. We'll discuss your place-design to make it a fit for your business and the minglers, and get you set up for your first minglespace experience. Then we'll begin co-promotions.
  • Are you expanding out of Milwaukee?
    YES. Please stay connected by filling out the form below and we'll keep you up to date. Our goal is to have our national platform launched in the coming months.
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We collaborate with businesses and organizations to create minglespaces, designated areas for you to introduce yourself and strike up a conversation with people you haven't met yet.

minglespaces are for anyone who wants to have a spontaneous connection while they are out and about, whether alone, new to the city, traveling, in a couple or group.  Conversations can be casual or you can enjoy a number of fun conversation prompts.

By building this new piece of social infrastructure, we can unlock the potential of missed connections all around us.

Connect with us to begin discussions for collaborations, join our Newsletter, and learn more about the importance of social connection>

Connect with us to begin discussions for collaborations, join our Newsletter, and learn more about the importance of social connection>

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