Lots of “making” news came my way last week, so I’m dedicating this issue to the concept of “making.”
Funded by the City of Sacramento’s Creative Economy Pilot Project grant, Sac-Made launched their website last week and is inviting makers, artists, artisans and manufacturers to apply to be included in their public-access directory. Their “coming out” will be at the December 8 Holiday Makers Mart. You can learn more about Sac-Made here.
Did you know our region has a number of makerspaces? A makerspace typically operates on a membership model and members have access to all kinds of equipment to make things. From 3D printers to laser cutters to electronics, sewing, metal, jewelry and woodworking equipment, makerspaces give you a place to pursue your hobby or even create your product-focused business. Hacker Lab has makerspaces in Rocklin, Midtown and Rancho Cordova. Non-profit MakerHQ is on 16th just off Broadway. Davis has Inventopia and there’s a new makerspace in Yuba City, Wide Awake Geek. The Sacramento Public Library even has a makerspace! Did I miss any? Let me know so we can add them to StartupSac’s directory.
Power Inn Alliance just wrapped up the 2018 Making Your Mark micromanufacturing contest which included a prize package worth more than $50,000. This year’s winner is Michael Patterson, founder of Liquid Flower. Michael manufactures a line of all natural and organic cannabis-infused health and wellness products. Honorable mention went to California Sunlight and Robotics Evolution. Learn more here.
This Week’s Best Bets
Tuesday, Guerrilla Digital is offering a branding and marketing workshop in Roseville for just $15. Sedale Turbovsky, an active participant in our startup community, is leading the workshop. Plus it’s your chance to check out the new Alternative Fuel Center. Get Tickets.
Founder Institute is kicking off their recruitment season on Thursday with an event at Sac State, Mission: Possible #LeadingDiversity – Influencing Organizational Culture and Performance in the 21st Century. In addition to getting information about their Winter Cohort, you’ll hear from a panel of experts on organizational culture and diversity. This is a free event. RSVP
Final notice: If your startup is investment-ready or near-investment-ready, Friday is the deadline to apply for StartupSac Warm-Up Pitch. Eight applicants will be selected to receive pitch coaching and then have an opportunity to present to a room of investors and coaches for feedback on their pitch. Apply here.
Plan Ahead
Next week, on 10/16, Startup Grind hosts Anis Uzzaman, the General Partner, CEO, and founding member of Fenox Venture Capital, a Silicon Valley-based VC with strong global network and investments. Get your tickets in advance and save off the at-the-door price. Use promo code “digest” and save another $5! Get tickets.
Placer County! StartupSac Happy Hour is coming to Roseville on 10/23 and our AMA guest is Aaron Klein, cofounder and CEO of Auburn-based Riskalyze! We’ll be meeting up at The Monk’s Cellar. This is a free event. RSVP.
Last week I mentioned three startup weekends happening in neighboring cities and now there is a fourth one to add to the list — Startup Weekend Reno is Oct 18-21 (along with Oakland’s Latinx and San Francisco’s Education editions). Also, don’t forget Startup Weekend Redding Nov 9-11. We’ll have a Sacramento-region Startup Weekend next Spring — let me know if you want to help organize.
We’re building community! The StartupSac Community Facebook Group launched about a month ago and already has over 225 members. Now we need you! Request to join here.
There’s lots of great stuff going on in the tech startup community–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. If you’d like to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning, sign up for free here. If you’ve organized (or know about) an event we have not included, please submit it here for consideration. And for even more startup information, happenings and resources, browse the StartupSac Website.
