About PPM

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

About Pikes Peak Makerspace

Official Logo:

• We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region. We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.

• We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

• Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The famous inventor Nikola Tesla has some local history in Colorado Springs.

In the 1890s, Tesla conducted high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments here. A small plaque on Pikes Peak Avenue just west of downtown Colorado Springs (and only a minute or so by car from our Makerspace) recognizes his accomplishments. These days you might catch a member's Tesla car, other electric car or electric bicycle in our parking lot.

Mission Statement

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a community of cooperative hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs that empowers members to turn ideas into reality. We strive to provide access to tools and resources to confidently and safely design, develop and make.

Our goal is simple: Walk in with an idea, walk out with it in your hand.

Vision Statement

We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress by empowering individuals to unleash their full potential.

We imagine a future where Pikes Peak Makerspace is the go-to destination for makers* in the Pikes Peak Region seeking access to resources and knowledge, enabling them to turn their concepts into reality.

Through our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community, we will continue to expand our assets and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the members.

Maker Definition

*A maker is someone who defines themselves by their ability to turn ideas into reality through creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills. Makers are typically driven by a desire to create and solve problems, using tools, materials, and technology to bring their visions to life. They often have a passion for a particular field or hobby, such as woodworking, electronics, or crafting, and may be self-taught or have formal training in their area of expertise. Makers take pride in their ability to think outside the box and find unique solutions to challenges, often experimenting with new techniques and materials to achieve their goals. They may collaborate with other makers, sharing ideas and knowledge to create something greater than what they could achieve alone. Overall, being a maker is more than just a hobby or profession - it is a mindset and a way of life that values creativity, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving.

Contact Info

	Link	Date
(This) Wiki	https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org	November 2021
website	https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
phone	719-445-MAKE(6253)
location	735 East Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903
email	https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact

Social Media Links

	Service	Link	Date Joined
50x50px	Linktree	https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace	March 2023
50x50px	Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace	September 2014
50x50px	Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/pikespeakmakerspace/	October 23rd, 2017
50x50px	Twitter	https://twitter.com/PikesPeakMakers	April 4, 2015
75x75px	YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg	Sep 4, 2014
	Service	Link	Date Joined

PPM Admin Links

Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace:

Service	Description	Link	Date Joined
ANVEO	VOIP phone service	https://www.anveo.com/
Catchafire	Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.	https://www.catchafire.org/
Cheddar Up	An app for reimbursement for consumables.	https://www.cheddarup.com/	August 2022
Google Calendar	Time-management and scheduling calendar service.
Google Forms	An app that allows users to create and edit surveys online while collaborating with other users in real-time.
Google Maps	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography	Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts	February 24, 2022
Google Maps	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography	Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers	June 20, 2022
Join It	Used to manage our memberships	https://www.joinit.org/o/pikes-peak-makerspace
Jotform	Online form builder, online survey tool	https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve
MailChimp	Create email marketing campaigns to send to customers	https://mailchimp.com/
Meetup	Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal)	https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
PayPal	Donations and reimbursement for consumables, payment for classes on Meetup	https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T4LACP7P6BJ58
Slack	The official communication channel of PPM	https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA
Stripe	Collects the recurring payments set up in Join It	https://stripe.com/
TechSoup	Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training	https://www.techsoup.org/
Trello	Provides team collaboration, project management, task management	https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects
WaiverForever	For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms	https://www.waiverforever.com/
WildApricot	Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website	https://www.wildapricot.com/
Service	Description	Link	Date Joined

Other Links

	Service	Link	Date Joined
	King Soopers Community Rewards	"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping." King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf	02/19/23
	Amazon PPM Wishlist	Support PPM by making a purchase from our wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex	08/22/22
	eBay	https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace	09/22/16
50x50px	Etsy	https://www.etsy.com/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace	2020
85x85px	LibraryThing	https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace	January 2022
	Service	Link	Date Joined

PPM Area Captains

Our Area Captains can be contacted via Slack:

Area	Area Captain	Slack Channel
3D Printing	Trevor Banks Volunteers needed	#3d-printing
3D Scanning	Trevor Banks Volunteers needed	#3d-printing
Arduino	Volunteers needed	#computing
CNC	Trevor Banks Volunteers needed	#cnc-machine
Computers	Volunteers needed	#computing
Electronics	Steve Leininger	#electronics
Laser (Epilog Zing)	Jonathan Wommack	#laser-cutter
Laser (BOSSLASER)	Mathew Palfenier	#laser-cutter
Metal Shop	Trevor Banks Volunteers needed	#metal-shop
Powder Coating	Trevor Banks Volunteers needed	#metal-shop
Printing Area	Mathew Palfenier	#printer-suite
Raspberry Pi	Volunteers needed	#computing
Vinyl Cutter	Volunteers needed	#vinyl-cutter
Welding Area	Trevor Banks Volunteers needed	#metal-shop
Wood Shop	John Hoover	#wood-shop
Area	Area Captain	Slack Channel

PPM Directors and Coordinators

Picture	Member	Title	Date
125x125px	Lisa MacNicol	Executive Director of Business Administration	August 2022 to present
	Mathew Palfenier	Executive Director of Operations	May 2023 to present

Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.

PPM Bylaws and Board Minutes

Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE

Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2023

PPM Board of Directors

Picture	Member	Title	Date
	Jason Taylor	BOD President	Elected, November 2021
	Joshua Harlow	BOD Secretary	Newly elected, November 1, 2022
	Art Hunt	BOD Treasurer	Elected, November 2022

130x130px	Emmanuel (Eman) Spencer	Newly elected, November 1, 2022
	Quinn Hackenberg	Newly elected, November 1, 2022
	Marvin Harrell	Newly elected, November 1, 2022
	Steve Leininger	Newly elected, November 1, 2022
125x125px	Theresa Rigney	Newly elected, November 1, 2022
	Christopher Stevens	Newly elected, November 1, 2022

Our Board of Directors can be contacted via Slack.

Previous PPM Leaders

Picture	Member	Contact	Title
	Chris Vestal	MotoMinded LLC (Instagram)	PPM Founder
	Landon Descamps		Executive Director
	Anthony Abraham		Executive Director
	John Norton		Executive Director
	Heather Bresnahan		Executive Director
	Drew Johnson	TechWears Ltd	Executive Director July 2020 - May 2023

Pikes Peak, America's Mountain,
taken from our parking lot.
(February 18, 2022 10:20 AM)

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