{"id":38154,"date":"2025-04-23T07:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=38154"},"modified":"2025-04-23T07:39:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:39:42","slug":"glens-falls-gets-a-jolt-of-creative-energy-and-the-birth-of-a-new-collaborative-space-glens-falls-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2025\/04\/glens-falls-gets-a-jolt-of-creative-energy-and-the-birth-of-a-new-collaborative-space-glens-falls-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Glens Falls Gets A Jolt of Creative Energy And The Birth Of A New Collaborative Space: Glens Falls Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Ann Donnelly<br \/>\nGlens Falls is witnessing a surge of entrepreneurial spirit, spearheaded by the dynamic Chuck Copenspire, a creative strategist and author with a penchant for the unconventional. Copenspire is partnering with fellow creatives Heather and Shane Johnson to launch a new shared workspace. Opening in May 2025, Glens Falls Hub will foster creativity, collaboration, and community with flexible workspaces and room for events. The new space will offer desk rentals, meetups, and classes.<br \/>\nGlens Falls Hub will be located at The Shirt Factory, in the Rockhill Bakehouse Building on Curran Lane. The Johnsons, both artists, designers, and producers, who currently operate the Hub Gallery in The Shirt Factory, are giving up the gallery space for the move to Glens Falls Hub, which will also be a place for poetry, art, and connection and will continue selling their artwork, prints, and apparel. Noir Star Emporium will take over the space that was the Hub Gallery.<br \/>\nCopenspire\u2019s vision extends beyond physical space. He is also developing an AI-based referral network connecting local experts with businesses seeking their services. \u201cThe idea is to assemble local experts who already know each other and work together,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt\u2019s about efficiently connecting talent and keeping business local.\u201d This network will begin with the first members of Glens Falls Hub.<br \/>\nCopenspire\u2019s journey to Glens Falls is a testament to his adventurous spirit and a keen eye for opportunity. Originally from Washington State, with a background in IT and 3D animation, he honed his skills in the vibrant creative scenes of Spokane and Portland, working in advertising and film, and even dipping his toes into improv. \u201cImprov classes changed my life,\u201d he reveals, \u201cThey helped me overcome crippling social anxiety and taught me to embrace failure as a learning experience.\u201d This philosophy of fearless experimentation permeates his approach to business and community building.<br \/>\nHis move to Glens Falls three years ago, prompted by family ties and a desire for a supportive environment, has proven to be a catalyst for his innovative projects. \u201cI was pleasantly surprised by the creative underground here,\u201d Copenspire admits, noting the vibrancy of The Shirt Factory and the burgeoning queer community. \u201cGlens Falls has a unique blend of community spirit and entrepreneurial drive.\u201d<br \/>\n<b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>This spirit is evident in his diverse ventures. Beyond his marketing business, Identity Pending, Copenspire is a force for community connection. He hosts meetups, talent shows, and developing improv workshops for public speaking and networking. \u201cPeople are like, \u2018How do we make this happen?\u2019 You literally just create a Facebook event and invite people,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt\u2019s a fun game to see who\u2019s going to show up and then who\u2019s going to become best friends and create something amazing.\u201d<br \/>\nCopenspire\u2019s approach to marketing and business is refreshingly authentic. He eschews manipulative tactics in favor of relationship building and genuine connection. \u201cI help people create sales and marketing tactics that don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re compromising your values,\u201d he says. He emphasizes vulnerability and storytelling as powerful tools for building trust and attracting clients. \u201cPeople connect with real stories and lived experiences,\u201d he asserts. \u201cThere are 101 people who can give you a report or prompts, but a person who really understands you is more valuable.\u201d<br \/>\nHe is also a strong proponent of adaptability in the face of rapid technological advancements. \u201cEverything about our world is changing minute by minute,\u201d he observes. \u201cHaving that flexibility and willingness to experiment is crucial.\u201d He encourages businesses to embrace new platforms like Threads and to focus on creating scroll-stopping content that disrupts patterns and captures attention.<br \/>\nAlso a published author, Copenspire\u2019s book, \u201cA Pocket Full of Seeds: Healing through Poetry &#8211; An Autistic Transgender Story,\u201d filled with poems, diary entries, drawings, spells, and song lyrics, gives \u201ca real and raw look into Chuck\u2019s life and his journey of finding himself\u201d is available on Amazon.<br \/>\nCopenspire\u2019s enthusiasm is infectious, and his dedication to building a thriving community in Glens Falls is undeniable. With the Glens Falls Hub and AI-powered referral network, he is poised to become a key player in the region\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a sense of belonging. He puts it, \u201cI\u2019m always sharing what\u2019s on my mind, and people end up getting interested in what I\u2019m talking about.\u201d And in Glens Falls, that\u2019s translating into a vibrant and growing community.<br \/>\nFind out more about Chuck Copenspire at www.identitypending.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ann Donnelly Glens Falls is witnessing a surge of entrepreneurial spirit, spearheaded by the dynamic Chuck Copenspire, a creative strategist and author with a penchant for the unconventional. Copenspire is partnering with fellow creatives Heather and Shane Johnson to launch a new shared workspace. 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