Adam Savage talking about it. So cool.
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/588121-announcing-nation-makers/
On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 9:15 AM, Chad Elish <chad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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*Subject: **PRESS RELEASE: More than 300 organizations come together to
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*Date: *November 15, 2016 at 8:59:43 AM EST
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PRESS RELEASE: More than 300 organizations come together to launch Nation
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*More than 300 organizations come together to launch Nation of Makers*
*New non-profit organization will ensure that more Americans have access
to the spaces, communities, and tools that enable them to make things, not
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*MARYLAND *(November 15, 2016) - The grassroots Maker Movement has, and
continues to, impact entrepreneurship, education, economic and workforce
development, manufacturing, community revitalization and technology
inclusion in the U.S. To build upon existing efforts and to continue to
grow the coalition of diverse organizations supporting the maker community,
we are proud to announce the creation of an independent non-profit called
Nation of Makers. The organization will serve and represent a wide variety
of spaces, events, and institutions serving makers, including non-profit
organizations, museums, libraries, science centers, educational
institutions, foundations and for-profit companies.
Nation of Makers is working with leaders from the maker community in all
50 states and has received more than 300 letters of support from
hackerspaces, makerspaces, companies, libraries, local government and
economic development agencies across the U.S. who have already experienced
the positive impact of the Maker Movement locally, and are committed to
continuing to foster the growth and inclusivity of the maker community. In
honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week USA, Nation of Makers celebrates the
entrepreneurship represented by the American maker community.
"Giving more Americans the opportunity to make, invent and create is
critical to our future," said Tom Kalil, Deputy Director of the White House
Office of Science and Technology Policy. "Making can inspire more young
people to excel in STEM education, promote entrepreneurship in
manufacturing, and empower more people to solve problems in their
communities."
Makers are developing innovative solutions to important local and global
problems, creating new products that are produced locally and building
vibrant communities where small businesses can thrive. Some examples of the
ways these efforts are taking shape include efforts in:
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Chicago, IL, where makers from the broader Chicago community are
prototyping everything from energy storage devices and wearable electronics
to food packaging and furniture at The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship
and Innovation at the University of Chicago.
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Anchorage, AK, where the MAKE Partnership is matching federal dollars
to support trainings and workshops hosted by the Anchorage Makerspace that
are geared towards manufacturing start-ups and maker entrepreneurs.
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Macon, GA, where SparkMacon is empowering entrepreneurs to launch
businesses in the broader Macon-Bibb county.
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Brookings, SD, where Brookings Economic Development Corporation has
opened Brookings Area Makerspace located at South Dakota State University,
a shared workshop and creative space open to students, faculty and
community members.
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Kingsport, TN, where the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is supporting
and celebrating the creation of a new makerspace at the Kingsport Public
Library.
Founding Board Members of Nation of Makers include makers Harley DuBois,
co-founder of Burning Man, Pamela Jennings, Professor for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship at Winston-Salem State University, Adam Savage, head of
Tested.com <http://tested.com/>, and Stephanie Santoso, former White
House Senior Advisor for Making.
Nation of Makers will support the full range of organizations that impact
makers by encouraging connections, broadly sharing resources, facilitating
funding opportunities, engaging in policy development, and advocating for
the Maker Movement. The organization will help maker organizations amplify
the passion, innovation, creativity, and diversity of the maker community,
and maximize both its local and global impact.
For more examples of the amazing ways makers are making a difference in
their local communities, please visit the Nation of Makers website at
www.nationofmakers.us
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