About PPM
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- 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.
- We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
About Pikes Peak Makerspace
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Mission Statement
- Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) 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.
PPM Contact Info
| Link | Date | |
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| https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org | ||
| https://pikespeakmakerspace.org | ||
| https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact | ||
| 719-445-MAKE(6253) | ||
location |
735 East Pikes Peak Avenue |
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PPM Social Media Links
| Logo | Service | Link | Date Joined |
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| https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace | |||
| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg | |||
How To Slack
Managing your Membership
Other Links
| Logo | Description/ Link |
Date Joined |
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"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping." | |
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Support PPM by making a purchase from our Amazon Wishlist | |
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"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers" | |
PPM Area Contacts
| Area | Area Contact | Slack Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing — Filament | Josh Rafail,
Mathew Palfenier |
#3d-printing |
| 3D Printing — Resin | Chris MacNicol | #3d-printing |
| 3D Scanning | Volunteers needed | #3d-printing |
| Arduino | Volunteers needed | #computing |
| CNC | Rodney Roy Additional volunteers needed |
#cnc-machine |
| Computers | Volunteers needed | #computing |
| Electronics | Steve Leininger | #electronics |
| Laser (Epilog Zing) | Jonathan Wommack | #laser-cutter |
| Laser (BOSSLASER) | Mathew Palfenier Additional volunteers needed |
#laser-cutter |
| Metal Shop | Josh Harlow Additional volunteers needed |
#metal-shop |
| Powder Coating | Quinn Hackenberg Additional volunteers needed |
#metal-shop |
| Printing Suite | Mathew Palfenier Additional volunteers needed |
#printer-suite |
| Raspberry Pi | Volunteers needed | #computing |
| Sewing | Volunteers needed | #general |
| Vinyl Cutter | Volunteers needed | #vinyl-cutter |
| Welding Area | Volunteers needed | #metal-shop |
| Wood Shop | Volunteers needed | #wood-shop |
PPM Executive Directors
| Picture | Member | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mathew Palfenier | Executive Director of Business Administration
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to present
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- Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.
PPM Board of Directors
| Picture | Member | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Joshua Harlow | BOD President | June 27, 2023 |
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Christopher Stevens | BOD Secretary | June 27, 2023 |
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Art Hunt |
BOD Treasurer |
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
- Our Board of Directors can be contacted,
- both individually and as a group, via Slack.
PPM Board Minutes
PPM Bylaws
Previous PPM Executive Directors
| Picture | Member | Contact | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lisa MacNicol |
LisaMac Crafts LLC | Deputy Director (August 2022 - June 2023)
Executive Director (June 2023 - November 2023) |
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Drew Johnson |
TechWears Ltd | Executive Director
July 2020 - May 2023 |
Heather Bresnahan |
Executive Director | ||
John Norton |
Executive Director | ||
Anthony Abraham |
Executive Director | ||
Landon Descamps |
Executive Director | ||
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Chris Vestal |
MotoMinded LLC
(Instagram) |
PPM Founder |
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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.