Let’s Make a Makerspace!

Kevin Justice• ceo of Matice

Marketing, Advertising, PR• Active Board Member of

the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development division

• Run a small robotics club• Designing a 3D printer

from scratch• A passion for learning and

creating

Historically:• Degree in Electronics

Engineering• 30+ years in IT world• Entrepreneur (started 4

other tech companies)

Cell: 410-713-0788Email: kevin@matice.comEmail: kevin@M4Reactor.org

Who Am I????

Who are you???

&WHY ARE YOU HERE?!?!?

• What is a Makerspace?• Update on Where We Are• Discussion on Where We Need Help–Breakout

• Break-out Summary• Planning of next steps

Agenda

What is your definition?

What Is a Makerspace?

Where Are We?

M4Discover

LearnCollaborate

Make

ReactorA place that harnesses the collisions creating energy

M4Reactor Concept

M4Reactor Focus:

Current Supporters

Wicomico Library Salisbury

University

UMES

WorWic

The Salisbury

School

Worcester Prep

Wicomico County Schools

City of Salisbury

AH Pharma

Tri-Pro

Parkside First

Robotics Team

Salisbury Robotics

Club

Tri County CouncilSalisbury

RoboticsClub

Representative support only at this point. Not a full organizational endorsement.

Space Needs• Education Space

(classroom)~400+ sq ft

• Working Space~800+ sq ft

• Shop Space~600+ sq ft

• 3D Print Lab Space~300+ sq ft

• Tool Storage Space~150+ sq ft

Space Options• 1700 Sq Ft at Tri County

Council $/$• ~2500 Sq Ft co-lo option

with AH Pharma and TriPro $$$/$$$

• ~2000+ Sq Ft in Gallery Building downtown $/$

• ~4500 Sq Ft at HQ Live $$/$$

M4Reactor Infrastructure

Grants & Sponsorships• USDA Grant

~$20,000 equipment

• EDA Grant$50,000 to $200,000 match & loc

• Library~$1,000+ program specific

• Operational Funding (SU/City) • United Way? UMES?• Community Foundation?• Other Foundations?• Corporate Sponsorships?

Income Sources• Member Fees (individual

and corporate)• Training Fees• Education Classes (all ages)• Events & Competitions• Dislocated Training• Corporate– Training– Tech Integration– Rapid Prototyping– Short Run Manufacturing

Funding Possibilities

• Fundraising•Marketing• Education Plan• Events

• Space Considerations• Equipment• Corporate Involvement

Where we need help:

Breakout!

• Groups of X• 3-4 Minutes per section• Write your name if you want to be on

that team!

• Kevin– Funding meetings– Space meetings

• Teams:– Plan Discussion– Track Communications on

M4Reactor.org• Everyone– EVANGELIZE!!!!!!!!!

• Next Meeting March 2, 5:30pm location TBA

Next Steps

Thank you!