LaidOffCamps are ad-hoc gatherings of unemployed and nontraditionally employed people (including freelancers, entrepreneurs and startups) who want to share ideas and learn from each other. They feature an open, participatory discussion forum designed to educate, empower, and connect community members. The various presentations, workshops, and discussions focus on topics that may include: building your personal brand, transitioning to a new industry, legal & accounting demands of launching a new business, finding affordable health insurance, alternative working spaces, alternative income sources, and how to become a freelancer.

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Upcoming LaidOffCamps:

LaidOffCamp Las Vegas Friday, July 10th (Details can be found on the Las Vegas wiki page)

LaidOffCamp Colorado Springs Thursday, July 16th (Details can be found on the Colorado Springs webpage)

LaidOffCamp Richmond Thursday, July 16th (Details can be found on the Richmond wiki page)

LaidOffCamp Salt Lake City Thursday, July 16th (Details can be found on the Salt Lake City Wiki Page)

LaidOffCamp Phoenix Saturday, August 8th (Details can be found on the Phoenix wiki page)

Past LaidOffCamps:

LaidOffCamp San Francisco Tuesday, March 3rd (Details can be found on the Los Angeles wiki page)

LaidOffCamp Dallas Friday, March 6th (Details can be found on the Dallas wiki page)

LaidOffCamp Los Angeles Friday, May 1st (Details can be found on the Los Angeles wiki page)

LaidOffCamp New York Friday, May 1st & Saturday, May 2nd (Details can be found on the New York wiki page)

LaidOffCamp Miami Saturday, June 6th (Details can be found on the Miami wiki page)

LaidOffCamp Chicago Wednesday, June 10th (Details can be found on the Chicago wiki page)

LaidOffCamp Fort Collins Tuesday, June 30th (Details can be found on the Fort Collins webpage)