VTTA Lunch and Learn: Makerspaces and Economic Development
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The document discusses a Lunch and Learn event hosted by Generator Inc., focusing on the role of makerspaces in economic development. It highlights the services and tools offered by their makerspace in Burlington, Vermont, which aims to foster creativity, learning, and entrepreneurship for its 116 members through various programs and workshops. Additionally, it outlines how the Vermont Technology Alliance can support makerspaces through partnerships, networking, and joint marketing efforts.
VTTA Lunch and Learn: Makerspaces and Economic Development
- 1. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 MAKERSPACES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Vermont Technology Alliance Lunch and Learn March 18, 2015 Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 2. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 WHAT IS A MAKERSPACE 1. A shared shop with access to unusual tools. Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 3. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 WHAT IS A MAKERSPACE 2. Part of a growing infrastructure to support the independent workforce. Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 4. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 CURRENTLY ABOUT... 2,000 makerspaces in the U.S. About half a dozen in Vermont Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 5. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 WHAT IS THE VALUE Innovations in maker tools Inspired Kickstarter projects New companies and livelihoods Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 6. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 WHAT WE ARE 6,000sq. foot design and fabrication sandbox in downtown Burlington fostering creativity, learning and entrepreneurship. Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 7. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 WHO WE ARE 116 members strong served by 4 staff and 14 board members. Key partners include BCA, UVM and Champlain College. Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 8. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 WHAT WE DO Foster a vibrant social environment while providing access to essential tools and workspaces that advance creativity and entrepreneurship. Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 9. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 HOW WE DO IT Offer tiered membership structure, classes and public events that advance creativity, learning and entrepreneurship. Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 10. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 WHAT WE HAVE • Microelectronics, soldering • Rapid prototyping • Design lab • Jewelry workshop • Coming soon: woodworking and metal Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 11. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 EXAMPLES • Custom mechanical design, prototyping • Jewelry design and production • Leather mask-making • Edible aromatics • Slate crafts Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 12. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 HOW WE’RE ORGANIZED • K12 and community education • Outreach and business development • Operations and shop safety • Member and community and management • Volunteer training and coordination Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 13. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 SAMPLE ACTIVITIES • Girls Make IT workshops • Pitch It, Fab It! • Certification courses • Online member directory • Monthly social hours Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 14. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Generator Board Meeting March 17, 2015 WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 15. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 16. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 17. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 HOW CAN VTTA HELP • Lasting partnerships that deliver value • Networking and business outreach • Company memberships • Corporate underwriting • Join events and programming • Joint marketing and change Vermont narrative Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 18. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 Wednesday, March 18, 15
- 19. GENERATOR INC | VERMONT TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE LUNCH AND LEARN | MARCH 18, 2015 THANK YOU Next Up: Matt Flego, M//E Design Wednesday, March 18, 15