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Subject: PRESS RELEASE: More than 300 organizations come together to launch
Nation of Makers
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 of
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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 just
consume things.
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:
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.
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.
Macon, GA, where SparkMacon is empowering entrepreneurs to launch businesses
in the broader Macon-Bibb county.
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.
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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