Makervillage News
Announcements, Resources, Events, and ThoughtsMakervillage Will Install Rooftop Art Garden at Redmond Regional
After more than a year in the making, we are beyond thrilled to share a project close to our hearts. Redmond Regional Medical Center has hired Makervillage to lead the creation of a permanent art installation atop the sunken rooftop in the center of the hospital.... read more
Rome Shakespeare Festival creates River Arts Playhouse at Makervillage
Rome Shakespeare Festival has joined Makervillage and is creating a pop-up 60-80 seat theatre – The River Arts District Playhouse at Makervillage – to present small intimate productions as part of the annual Rome Shakespeare Festival. The hilarious comedy, The... read more
Calling All Artists: “Rebuild” Exhibit Now Accepting Submissions
What is Rebuilding? In 2017, nature and man brought destruction to places and people on scales previously unimagined. Yet, in the rubble of catastrophe, we discover stories of how communities and families work together, or how individuals create purpose out of their... read more
Why lawyers matter: lessons in cowork real estate
One of the most often repeated pieces of advice for entrepreneurs is to get a great attorney and accountant. Those that have seen the seedy underbelly of business know full well the devastating consequences that can come from a hastily executed agreement that goes south or lack of planning that leads to financial woes come tax time.
When property is involved, the importance of this advice is increased ten-fold. And for a non-profit that is relying on the governance of a board and support of contributions as well as customers, there is no way to overestimate why great legal and financial counsel are an absolute must.
Augusta University selects Makervillage for public health innovation grant
Makervillage will participate in $550,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to boost innovation on local issues. Augusta Health announces the selection of Makervillage, Inc as a participating site in the Mesh Network for Innovation grant program established by the... read more
NWGA Stories: Lisa Ingram’s Hand-built Business
“You can make useful things in less than ideal circumstances.” Special thanks to Lisa for allowing us to peek inside her business and craft. We’re honored to share such an inspiring story, and we hope it will influence others with the passion and... read more![[Job Alert] Crowdfiber is hiring!](https://www.makervillage.org//wp-content/uploads/CF-21450_400x250.png)
[Job Alert] Crowdfiber is hiring!
One of our startup members is hiring! What is CrowdFiber? CrowdFiber is the leading CRM software for telecom providers and utilities across the country. The software-as-a-service platform provides all the essential mapping, sales, and communication tools for... read more
Meet Pete McPherson, VP of Makervillage
Have you seen those Facebook posts where your friends share their first job? Or a full list of every job they’ve ever had? These lists usually include bagging groceries, washing cars, delivering pizzas, paper routes, etc. These are fun to look at on Facebook,... read more
RACA Joins Makervillage Creative Hub
Rome Area Council for the Arts (RACA) has joined Makervillage as an organizational partner and plans relocation of its headquarters to the building located at 252 N. 5th Avenue in downtown Rome’s River District. The arts organization, celebrating its 40th year, will... read more
Planting Trees
Every Forest was Once a Tree In a surprise twist of zoning and land development requirements, the very first thing we will do to build out this amazing space is plant trees. Not just one tree…Not just a few trees…40 TREES. In the spirit of giving back to... read more