Generator introduction - the what, who, why, how and all that. Prepared to Burlington City Arts board of directors.

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GENERATOR UPDATE
BCA Board Meeting
March 17, 2015

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WHAT WE ARE
6,000sq. foot design and fabrication sandbox
in downtown Burlington fostering creativity,
learning and entrepreneurship.

3. GENERATOR INC | BOARD MEETING, MARCH 17, 2015
WHO WE ARE
116 members strong served by 4 staff and
14 board members. Key partners include
BCA, UVM and Champlain College.

4. GENERATOR INC | BOARD MEETING, MARCH 17, 2015
WHAT WE DO
Foster a vibrant social environment while
providing access to essential tools and
workspaces that advance creativity and
entrepreneurship.

5. GENERATOR INC | BOARD MEETING, MARCH 17, 2015
HOW WE DO IT
Offer tiered membership structure, classes
and public events that advance creativity,
learning and entrepreneurship.

6. GENERATOR INC | BOARD MEETING, MARCH 17, 2015
WHAT WE HAVE
• Microelectronics, soldering
• Rapid prototyping
• Design lab
• Jewelry workshop
• Coming soon: woodworking and metal

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EXAMPLES
• Custom mechanical design, prototyping
• Jewelry design and production
• Leather mask-making
• Edible aromatics
• Slate crafts

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HOW WE’RE ORGANIZED
• K12 and community education
• Outreach and business development
• Operations and shop safety
• Member and community and management
• Volunteer training and coordination

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SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
• Girls Make IT workshops
• Pitch It, Fab It!
• Certification courses
• Online member directory
• Monthly social hours

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DIRECTOR’S UPDATE
Generator Board Meeting
March 17, 2015
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

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