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Makerspaces pushed as workforce and small‑business incubators; committee hears SB 1179 testimony
Summary
Nonprofits and makerspace leaders urged the Commerce Committee to support SB 1179, a bill to create a Connecticut Community Makerspace Program to fund and stabilize makerspaces that offer industrial tools, training and business incubation.
Several makerspace leaders and users told the Commerce Committee that a state program to support makerspaces would expand hands‑on training, entrepreneurship and small‑business creation across Connecticut. Witnesses described the public value of affordable access to industrial tools, classes and shared workspaces.
JR Logan, executive director of MakeHaven, described a 12,000 square‑foot New Haven makerspace with wood, metal and textiles shops and a broad program roster. He testified in support of SB 11 79 (Connecticut…
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