MatchBOX Member Manual
Welcome to MatchBOX Coworking Studio! Now that you’re a member, you may have questions about our space and community. That’s why we’ve put together this member manual which covers a wide range of topics, from an overview of our facilities and amenities to community norms and guidelines.
We’d recommend saving this URL somewhere convenient so you can easily come back and access nifty links like Booking a Meeting Room and answers to FAQs you may not need just yet.
Have a question that you’re not seeing listed below? We’re always available for additional support, just find an MBX staff member in the studio or shoot us an email at hello@mbx.studio
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Our Membership Agreement outlines the rules and expectations of MatchBOX members and their use of the space. All new members sign it in Proximity when they join. To review the agreement, click here.
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MatchBOX uses Proximity to manage member profiles, invoicing, event sharing, and meeting room booking. Click here to get to the MatchBOX Proximity login page. Be sure to set up your member profile; this lets other members learn a bit about you and the work that you do!
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The MatchBOX Member Manifesto is a write up from our team sharing what we’d like to see from members, including how they approach the shared resources and community. Click here to review the manifesto.
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MatchBOX Members 5G network: Password is matchbox315. For network security purposes, please do not share this with non-members.
MatchBOX Media network: This is used for Airplay in the conference rooms. Password is MBMedia15.
MatchBOX Guest network: This doesn't require a username or password.
The wireless isn't encrypted at MatchBOX. Users of the wireless should ensure they are using secure sites (HTTPS) or a VPN or some other means to ensure anything that needs to be secure stays that way.
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All day, free parking can be accessed on the streets to the south of Alabama Street. Two-hour parking is available on 6th Street between South and Alabama, and on the north side of Alabama.
The nearest parking garage is at 5th and South Street (click here to see downtown garage rates).
Please do not park in the Holiday Inn or public library parking lots.
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Coffee is a beloved perk of MBX Membership. We brew hot Copper Moon Coffee and also have cold brew on tap with rotating availability.
The best way to ensure there is a fresh hot cup ready for you whenever you need it? Watch this tutorial on how to make coffee in the studio. If you use the last of the coffee switch the carafes and start a new batch so there is always a fresh pot on deck.
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Click here to access the booking calendar on Proximity. Click the Bookings tab on the left to search and reserve meeting rooms.
You can also scan the QR codes on the doors of the meeting rooms to automatically open that room in Proximity to view availability and schedule a room.
MatchBOX members have access to 20 hours of free meeting room use every month, that reset at the start of the next month and do not accrue.
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In every room you should see a USB cable plugged into the back of the TV. Grab the other end and plug it into your computer. (Please plan to bring your own USB-C if you need an adapter) Turn the TV on and - ideally - your screen should appear automatically. If not, the TV is likely on the incorrect HDMI channel.
Use the input button on the back to adjust the HDMI channel on the display to match the channel the HDMI cable is plugged into.
For Apple Airplay, make sure you are on the MatchBOX_Media wifi network, and that your Bluetooth is on. At the Control4 panel select Watch and select the Apple TV that corresponds with the room you are occupying. On your computer, go to the display icon in the upper right and select the Apple TV channel that you selected from the Control4 Panel. For Apple TV, your computer will ask for a passcode which should appear on the tv, or projector, screen.
The MatchBOX team can also help with AV setup in the rooms—feel free to ask for help!
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In addition to booking rooms in Proximity, MatchBOX uses that platform to manage member profiles and invoicing, Remember to fill out your profile in Proximity! It helps other members (and your Studio Coordinator) understand what your interests are to connect with you.
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MatchBOX Members can pay for onsite printing at the printer next to the mailbox and lockers in the southeast corner of the building.
Intructions are listed next to the printer and provided here for your convenience:
Email the document you want to print to matchbox@printwithme.com
Open response email and follow the link (if you don’t see a response email within 5 minutes, check your spam folder)
Pay securely and print!
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Each month we host events at MatchBOX like our monthly Free Days (aka bring a friend to work day), and our monthly member meetup lunch. We also host a variety of social and educational events to help you connect to the MBX community.
You can stay up to date on upcoming events on the events page of our website. We’ll also include them in our weekly member-only newsletter sent straight to your inbox.
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Get to know us!
We’re so happy you’ve joined the MatchBOX Coworking Community. You’ll see the MBX Team around the studio and you can get to know a little bit about us and our roles on our team page.
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To stay up-to-date on events and MatchBOX happenings please follow us on social media!
We host a MatchBOX Members-only Facebook Group where you can share what you’re up to with other members, ask questions, and engage with the MBX community. Request to join here.
Members also receive a weekly members-only newsletter with upcoming events, opportunities, and happenings.
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MatchBOX offers many resources to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow their businesses.
Our Acceleration Courses provide business development training and in most instances are free for members. Learn more about our full course lineup here and apply to our most popular MBXax program here.
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Included in your MatchBOX Membership is the MBX Makerspace.
Located inside the coworking studio, our makerspace is a place to build a prototype for your startup business, support your hobbies, and find other makers like you. Open 24-hours a day.
Book a tour of the space by sending an email to Makerspace Manager James Wulfgar.
Learn more about the Makerspace and its capabilities on the Makerspace Website.
Keep an eye open for Makerspace Workshops, offered monthly on the events page of our website, in the member newsletter, or on our Facebook Page.
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MatchBOX has partnered with a few downtown Lafayette building owners and realtors to offer short term leases for private offices. These options are great additions to a MatchBOX membership for anyone who needs more privacy or security for their work but also want to stay plugged in to the coworking community at MatchBOX. Click here to learn more and see rental options.