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Updated 9/17/2020

LaunchSpace Inc.

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Makerspace

 

 

Mission Statement 

“Benefitting people and enterprises through collaboration”

The mission of LaunchSpace, Inc. (LSI) is to support innovative economic development in post-industrial, semi-rural communities by providing opportunities to explore and develop hands-on skills in support of enhanced personal satisfaction, increased employment value, and business incubation to benefit individuals, schools, businesses and the broader community. 

 

Vision Statement

LaunchSpace, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation committed to innovative economic development in post-industrial, semi-rural communities, has created a makerspace in Orange, Massachusetts to serve the North Quabbin and surrounding community by providing space and equipment for:

  • Creation; Local craftspeople to produce their work, collaborate with other makers, and take classes that teach members and non-members maker based skills.

  • Education; Providing a satellite campus for community colleges to offer employer specific job training certificates and training, “micro”credit courses, and access to higher education online learning.

  • Incubation; Provide support and resources to entrepreneurs launching businesses with a focus on the creative economy.

The makerspace is engaged in the creation of a replicable approach to revitalization of semi-rural, post-industrial communities. The basis of this approach is an integrated, three-tiered set of programs. 

 

In more detail, these three tiers are:

  • A member-based, multi-skill, collaborative and diverse shop environment providing tools, equipment, education and support to people who want to create and learn skills but don't have the desire, space or means to build a shop of their own;

  • Instruction, both practical and theoretical, for development of a skilled workforce for both increased employment value for individuals, and as a critical part of attracting new employers to the region as well as improving the capabilities of existing employers; and,

  • A business incubator supporting development of the creative economy; specifically, for those who would like to start an arts and/or making-based business but who don't have the capital to invest in a fully equipped shop and storage facility.

This creative and collaborative ecosystem for innovation serves different community stakeholders: makers, artists, unemployed, small businesses, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and other independent professionals. The curated environment of creativity and self-starter energy gives rise to organic networking for entrepreneurs to share ideas and collaborate. More tangibly, the space provides access to resources such as super fast high- speed internet not readily available in this rural area but sorely needed to develop business—especially those in the high tech industries. 

Find Me

Brianna Drohen
Job Title: CEO/Founder
Phone: 9173314992
Address:
131 West Main Street
Suite 342
Orange, MA 01364

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Makerspace

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2017

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Makerspace

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2017

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Visual/Crafts - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Wood / Bark

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Art Sales
  • Artist Market
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Community Arts
  • Manufacturing / Fabrication
  • Marketing Services
  • Product Development Services
  • Professional Network Gatherings / Events
  • Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
  • Residency - Community
  • Social Media Services
  • Venue Rental
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • General Public

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • Multi-County Region

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility

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Venues for Rent/Use

LaunchSpace Inc
Venue Address: 131 West Main Street Orange, MA 01364
Venue Phone: 9173314992
Venue Type: Multi-Purpose Room
Venue Fee Range Minimum: $35
Venue Fee Range Maximum: $1000
Venue Capacity: 204
Venue Accessibility: Access accommodations for people who are blind, partially sighted, and have low vision. Facility is physically accessible (such as parking, entrances, accessible restrooms, seating, backstage).
Venue Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Venue Features: Dance Floor, Green Room, Restaurant / Catering, WiFi
Additional Comments: Renovated mill building and vacant school