The number of newly established community maker spaces is leveling off and even declining. Meanwhile new institutional maker spaces, inside schools and libraries, are on the increase. It is a period of change: Shakeout, consolidation, mainstreaming, as makerspace innovation and general economic trends begin to converge.

Makerspace managers have a primary responsibility to retain and expand active paying memberships, shop rental, sponsorships and more to keep the business thriving. Local supporters want to maximize the impact of the makerspace and encourage the public to learn, join, and contribute.

Improving the overall makerspace learning environment is a key step in creating good conditions for long-range success and impact. This is where we come in.