LangLab represents an opportunity to introduce South Bend to a sustainable business model supporting the arts and culture. Our vision is to support a wide variety of opportunities and events that highlight the generosity, joy, determination and creativity that exists within our very own community. We have purchased a space that will allow us to support a number of income-generating opportunities that support this vision including 1) lease of co-working and private office space, 2) A venue which will accommodate various local and regional musicians, host public forums, and small theater productions, 3) rental of working artist studio space, 4) large group meeting space rental.
LangLab is a unique model in a number of ways. First, our business model is built on profitability and sustainability. Although we do not intend to get rich off of LangLab, we decided intentionally that we did not want to be a non-profit; we wanted to bring to South Bend an understanding that the only way to obtain a vibrant and expansive artistic community is to pursue stability. Due to our extremely low overhead and operational costs, we are able to support the financial needs of the business easily, without reliance on donations or grants. Our management team is firmly focused on achieving financial stability so that we can provide a long-term service to the community.
