About PPM
Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:
- ☐ 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 is also 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.
- ☐ We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
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 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 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.
PPM 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.
Official PPM Logo
PPM Logo Usage
Gears are a common element of many other Makerspace logos, and for us it is also a subtle hat tip to the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
Follow these simple guidelines, and always use our logo consistently:
Animation
- Do not animate as a gear or wheel
- Bouncing animation as computer screen saver probably OK
Background
- Our logo should appear on a plain background
- Can appear on a colored background (such as a color from a PPM Tool Area)
- Need clear space around our logo to avoid confusion
- May use logo within QR Code
Color
- Reproduce in black or "rich black"
- Can be white (reversed)
Design
- Do not alter our logo (number of "teeth", wording, font, or any design element).
- Maintain proportion (do not scale or skew)
- Do not attach the logo to other artwork or other wording
Maintenance:
- Replace damaged logos (especially signage)
Reproduction at PPM:
- Our logo can be reproduced at PPM to demonstrate our equipment/capabilities; for example: 3D Printers, CNC Router Table, Vinyl Cutter, Large Format Printer, Sublimation Printer, and other equipment.
Our organization's name can be shortened to PPM, but not PPMS. (We use "Makerspace" as one word — not two.)
AI Generated Content
AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.
Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common, so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members.
Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.
PPM Contact Information
| Item | Link | Date |
| This Wiki | https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org | November 2021 |
| website | https://pikespeakmakerspace.org | |
| contact form | https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact | |
| donation form | https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/support-us | |
| phone | 719-445-MAKE (6253)
Please leave a detailed message, which will be translated to email. |
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| Picture | Item | Address | Date |
| physical location |
735 East Pikes Peak Avenue |
2016 | |
Managing your Membership
How To Slack
PPM Social Media Links
| Service | Link | Date Joined |
| Linktree | https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace | March 2023 |
| Etsy | https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace | 2022 |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/pikes-peak-makerspace | ||
Other Links
| Logo | Link / Description | Date Joined |
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https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards
King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf "King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping." Both Members and non-members can support PPM (easily)! |
02/19/23 |
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Our Amazon Wishlist
Support PPM with a purchase from Amazon. |
08/22/22 |
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https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace
"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers" |
09/22/16 |
PPM Executive Director
| Picture | Member | Title | Date |
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Mathew Palfenier | Executive Director of Business Administration
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November 2023
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 |
Elected June 27, 2023 |
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Christopher Stevens | BOD Secretary |
Elected June 27, 2023 |
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Art Hunt |
BOD Treasurer |
Elected
November 2022 |
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Quinn Hackenberg | Elected
November 1, 2022 |
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Marvin Harrell | Elected
November 1, 2022 |
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Steve Leininger | Elected
November 1, 2022 |
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Joey Buchschacher | Elected November 17, 2023 |
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Drew Johnson | Elected November 17, 2023 |
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Gabriela Lisboa | Elected November 17, 2023 |
- Our Board of Directors can be contacted,
- both individually and as a group, via Slack.
PPM Board Minutes
- Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2024 — on Google Drive
PPM Bylaws
- Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE — on Google Drive
Previous PPM Executive Directors
| Picture | Member | Title |
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Lisa MacNicol |
Deputy Director (August 2022 - June 2023),
Executive Director (June 2023 - November 2023) |
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Drew Johnson |
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 |
Executive Director,
PPM Founder |
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
For Additional Help
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
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.