Community
Impact
Discover how our innovative programs have empowered our community through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Explore our journey of growth and lasting impact, and join us in celebrating the positive change we continue to create together.
History & Growth
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2020
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Decatur Makerspace Google group launched on 11/7/2012
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First meeting and original mission statement drafted
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Articles of incorporation accepted by the state.
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Proposal to First Christian Church of Decatur to use their gym for a makerspace
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Fiscal sponsorship signed with Decatur Education Foundation
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Five year lease signed to begin after renovations are complete
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New Decatur Makers logo created
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Kickstarter successful, raised $22,862, exceeding $15,000 goal
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First monthly members meeting
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501(c)3 federal tax exempt status approved
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Official lease starts
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Vanity call sign W4BSE approved for amateur radio interest group
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Part-time associate director hired
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BioLab created in the makerspace
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Part-time associate director becomes full-time executive director
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Grand opening celebration with a ribbon-cutting and Rube Goldberg kickoff by Mayor Garrett
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Exceed 100 members
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Part-time makerspace manager hired
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Pass 200 members
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Part-time makerspace manager becomes full-time
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Accepted into MakerEd Making Spaces program
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Inaugural Make It Up! Improv Show fundraiser at Eddie’s Attic launched
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Become a West Ponce Music Stroll non-profit recipient and leadership team
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Exceed 300 members in our membership
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Fiscal agent and leadership team member for the Atlanta Beats Covid PPE-making initiative
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New five-year lease signed with First Christian Church of Decatur
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Full-time maker education manager hired
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Surpass 400 members