Dream, Learn & Go Big challenge......we won!Thank you to the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, College of Business-Minnesota State University, Mankato and Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation for the opportunity to compete for funding provided by their Community Growth Initiative. Cindy & Rick presented the project at the September 24th event.MMAG was awarded $15,000 to assist with the Mankato Makerspace Project.We are incredibly excited to have the makerspace become a cornerstone of creativity and innovation...providing space, tools, experience and technology...to the artisans, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and makers in our community......that means: YOU!!! Thank you for your support!Makerspace progress: Under Construction! The 5,000 square feet at 1700 3rd Avenue in Mankato is being built out under the supervision of Rick & Joe. We have a lot of work to do, but we will keep you posted on our progress and targeted opening date.Interested in helping?Stop by a meetup or contact us today! (email: mnmakersandartists@gmail.com Facebook: mankatomakerspace (all one word) phone: Julie 507-514-2921 or Rick 507-469-4010)Equipment Drive:To outfit our shops, we are looking for equipment donations. Our wish list includes, but isn't limited to:

CNC anything- plasma, lathe, router
large wood planer-24" opening
chop saw-steel
metal band saw
welders
torch system
welding tables
paint sprayer
throwing wheels for ceramics
storage cabinets
book cases- shelving
work benches
sanding boxes
laser cutter
3D printers
anvils
feeder table for a table saw
air hoses
dust collection system
standing hammer

If you have these or any "useable, yet unused" tools, equipment or supplies laying around, donate them to us!We can pick it up! Call Rick at 507-469-4010(donation receipts available. If estimated value is $5,000+ an appraisal is necessary for tax purposes. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.)Meetup: Tin Cast key chains & Sneak Peek!Kim Spears of Dotson Iron Casting will help us make tin cast "innovation series" key chains specially designed for this event using Dotson's "Foundry in a Box" activity. Meetup will be held at the future location of Mankato's Makerspace!!!

Maker Meetup - October 12
6:30 - 8:00 pm
1700 3rd Avenue, Mankato
End warehouse area of Goodrich Construction building
FREE to all, special edition tin cast key chain included
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Under Construction!