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COMING SOON
Look for minglespaces in Milwaukee starting June 2024
HOW IT WORKS
Benefits for places
Connection
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Encourage meaningful interactions, helping visitors feel more connected to your space.
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Create an inviting atmosphere where guests naturally enjoy spending more time.
More people
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Help your community grow by sharing your minglespace in our directory and newsletter.
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Customize your minglespace with themes and activities that reflect your audience.
Easy integration
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Add lasting value to your venue without requiring extra staff or resources.
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Establish your place as a social destination where connections happen naturally.
Ready to get started?
Apply below and we will reach out. Once approved you can order signs and be part of our directory.
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Ways to support Minglespace & our mission
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Help normalize connection spots at everyday places
Create a MingleSpace (for places)
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Every place should have a space to mingle. If you manage a cafe, brewery, market, campus, library, museum, gym, airport, festival, or any public venue, you can make it part of your place. Start here.
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MingleSpaces fit naturally into a place’s daily rhythm—no RSVP, no staffing, just an open spot where people can say hi.
Spread the word (for supporters)
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Download the Flyer – email it or drop it off.
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Share the sign files – point them to minglespace.org/create so they can make a free account and get the signs.
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A friendly ask from a regular can really help.
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Share ideas for where a MingleSpace could work — local spots, organizations, or public spaces.
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If you know someone who manages one, a quick introduction goes a long way.
Schedule a Discovery Call
Ready to set up your minglespace? Share a few details about your place and vision below and we’ll reach out to schedule a discovery call.
Try it out (for community organizers)
Help a venue experience the idea — or host a temporary pop-up to spark curiosity.
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Table Chat (low-key demo)
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Bring a printed sign to a café, brewery, or similar spot for an hour (ask staff first).
Think of it as a live example — a way to show how a MingleSpace works in real life. If staff are curious, offer to leave the sign for a short trial.
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Pop-Up (markets & events)
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Coordinate with event organizers first. Set up an A-frame, easel, or banner using our files.
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Invite passers-by to chat and scan the prompts. Tag @mingle_space and we’ll boost it.
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Pop-ups are temporary and rely on a host being present — they’re for demonstrating the idea, not running an ongoing MingleSpace. Permanent MingleSpaces are created and maintained by the places themselves.
Partner with us (organizations)
Help us grow a national network of connection spots. We team up with civic groups, tourism bureaus, nonprofits, and event producers to add MingleSpaces across the places they already influence.
Help us grow
Your contribution keeps MingleSpace growing—covering everything from printing signs to spreading the word. Support us here
We believe places can lead the way in making connection easier — with dedicated spaces that invite people to say hi and interact.
We believe opportunities to connect should be part of everyday life — not limited to special events.
We believe spontaneous conversations can build trust between strangers, spark ideas, and strengthen communities.
Visit a minglespace
Stop by a participating place and say hi to someone you haven’t met yet. Whether you chat for ten minutes or stay a while, your presence helps bring the space to life. Use our directory to find a minglespace near you.
Share your experience
Share your experiences on social media and promote your local minglespaces. Tag the place and use our hashtags to inspire others to join the movement.
Volunteer to share our flyer
Know a place that would be a great fit? Share our flyer with them or let the staff know you'd use a minglespace if they created one. In-person conversations often make the biggest impact.
Send us place ideas
Know a place where a minglespace could thrive? Let us know! Send us suggestions for places in your neighborhood or city that could benefit from one.
Direct Referrals
Connect us with places that might be interested in creating one. Personal referrals are incredibly valuable.
Donate & Contribute
Help us provide more promotional signs and support places creating minglespaces. Contribute here to support our mission.
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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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