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Makerspaces, regional development and industry groups propose local solutions for prototyping, space and infrastructure
Summary
Makerspaces, regional development corporations and trade associations told lawmakers that makerspaces, VMEC and local redevelopment programs help manufacturers but that broadband, industrial space and permitting remain major bottlenecks.
Regional development leaders, trade associations and makerspace operators told the Commerce & Economic Development committee that while networks such as Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) and regional development corporations provide critical support, gaps in industrial space, broadband and permitting slow manufacturers’ ability to scale.
Andy Julo, representing regional development corporations, thanked legislators and emphasized the role local development corporations can play by connecting manufacturers to regional services and…
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