Dear friends of CCC, 
 
The wrecking ball will soon be swinging here at Anjialou, and we are looking for a new home.  It will not be easy to find premises that are as conveniently located and low in density as our current location, but the search is on. Due to escalating commercial rental fees in the capital city, it will be simply impossible to find anything that does not cost many times our current rent.  Still, we are determined to keep our center open as a place of learning, and our network a community that values the exchange of thoughts and knowledge.
 
The CCC will need a fairly large space to continue offering the activities in which you enthusiastically take part. These activities have never been driven by profit, and after our relocation, we want to keep the costs low for participants.  To achieve that, we will need to make more efficient use of our space. We only need our classrooms for a few hours a day. And if our space can be used productively for a few more hours each day, the revenue this generates could help offset the increase in rent. We think we have a few options, and we would appreciate your comments and suggestions during this transitional period. 
 
1. We could operate a Chinese-learning/play group for toddlers. Parents can let their children spend two to three hours here every morning, doing activities with a certified Chinese teacher for young children. Would you, or someone you know, be interested in this service? Are there ways we can alter this plan to tailor it to the expatriate community' s needs? Are there other services the expat community in Beijing lacks that we could provide?
 
2. We could rent out our classrooms to organizations in the mornings and/or on weekends. Are you a yoga teacher looking for a reliable studio space? Do you provide professional training, but lack a dependable meeting spot? Need to operate a weekend gallery? Let us know if you, or someone you know, could use a time-share classroom. 
 
3. We can share space with an eatery. If you already have a spacious cafe or are looking for a place to start something new, let' s talk. 
 
We will need about 200 square meters of space for classrooms, and 100 square meters for offices.  The two functions can be physically separate, but easy access between the two would be ideal. 
 
Please contact us if you have comments, questions, or suggestions. Recommend a new location (300-400 sq meters, conveniently located near the east 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Ring Rd), or introduce us to a potential partner with similar interests or clients. With your help, CCC will meet this challenge and emerge stronger than ever.

Feng Cheng,
 
Founder of China Culture Center

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