Generator Lunch & Learn
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BurlingtonGenerator is a makerspace and learning environment in Burlington, Vermont that promotes creativity, learning, and entrepreneurship. It provides tools and resources for 170 independent creatives and hosts workshops, training programs, and collaboration opportunities. BurlingtonGenerator is moving to a new facility in Burlington's South End to expand its programs and accelerate innovation by reducing risks for startup entrepreneurs. It asks for community support through sponsorships, memberships, teaching classes, and spreading the word.
Generator Lunch & Learn
- 1. BurlingtonGenerator We’re Makers on the Move: And soon we’ll bring more Growth and Opportunity to Burlington’s South End
- 2. We accelerate innovation by reducing startup risks for aspiring entrepreneurs and our open and resourceful learning environment inspires unbridled imagination and creativity Our Role
- 3. Vermont is a very creative state ranked 4th in the nation for artists per capita Context
- 4. Burlington was recently ranked 2nd nationally among America’s most innovative cities Our vibrant ecosystem is fed by higher ed, creative firms, geography, targeted services, finance, quality of life & open political culture.Drivers
- 5. Who We Serve 170 independent creatives from all walks of life
- 6. We promote Creativity, Learning & Entrepreneurship in a bustling, collaborative safe and resourceful maker spaceWhat we do
- 7. How we do it * Platform for connection * Tools for creativity * Support programs
- 8. Community * Events * Member build funds * Collaboration opportunities * Self-organized projects
- 9. * Adult learning * Basic tool training * Short-form workshops for exploration * Multi-week skills building classes Training
- 10. CREATIVITY * Basic infrastructure * Feedback-rich environment * Opportunities for collaboration
- 11. EDUCATION Support professional development Foster creativity in STEAM learning
- 12. ENTREPRENEURSHIP Support the livelihoods of independent creatives and help others launch and grow new ventures
- 13. * Maker in residence alums Success Stories Robots for Kids Too Pinbox 3000* AirShark* Mr E. Designs* River Slate Company Blacksand Supply Company Matt and Erik Design Pitchfork Farms Alice and the Magician
- 14. How can you Help?
- 15. • Named company sponsorship Underwrite a specific workshop, residency, or program • Co-sponsorship Join forces in the community to advance activities, programs • General support Make a tax-deductible gift toward Generator’s new facility, infrastructure & operating costs • Company membership Offer memberships to Generator as employee benefits, rewards or holiday gifts for family and friends • Come take a class in our new facility • Teach a class in our new facility • Spread the word about Generator • And please offer any advice or feedback you believe will help us continue our mission.
- 16. Michael Metz, Chair, Development Committee michaelmetz100@gmail.com Steve Conant, Development Committee steve@conantmetalandlight.com Thank you!