Pittsburgh Makers

FWIW, I think of Boxyz as "hardcore professionals". If I ran a maker space today and that sort of client came in I'd negotiate an investment in their company with time and space at my shop. Staunton Makerspace has an interesting for-profit model. Low rates for hackers/hobby folk and higher...

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My notes from last night's meeting. Karen + misc - Mission Statement Bylaws of two organizations given, showing "primary purpose" as part of a mission statement. mission statements of local organizations, pittsburgh filmmakers, assemble, union project, museum of natural history we need to ...

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from FB: TechShop/NextShop update: It's becoming urgent that we, the members, move forward and form a legal entity so that the city, funding and corporate partners that Gad and Erin have been in talks with can actually put something in writing for our continuance. To that end, we would like tomorrow...

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Asking before next week's meeting, but TS PGH is rumored to be good for another year. Is there any substance to that rumor?

Did some etching tests today and I am getting ready to sell services. Any suggestions for figuring out a good local rate? I can pick up stock and deliver finished product, I live 10min from Bakery Square and have a covered pickup.

My notes Q: question S: suggestion Gad Looking for -an organization to own the site: lease, own the eqiupment, etc - organizations to fund the shop Sent out email to a select list asking who can help and how? What about shared support -- willing to let multiple groups cooperate. Devon's CBA for keep...