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Announcing the launch of Tinker|Bristol, a new Manufacturing Incubator & MAKERSPACE in the historic downtown mills in Bristol, RI. All are welcome - from the Hobbyist to Entrepreneur to Small Company looking to grow! www.facebook.com/tinkerbristol

We will have commercial grade wood & metal shops, wet/chem/paint area as well as 3D Printers, CNC Machines, Sewing & Fabric tools, and more!

A team of Bristol residents and business owners is launching a unique non-profit Manufacturing Business Incubator & Makerspace in the Bristol Industrial Park in the historic downtown mill. This is going to be a great place to start and grow businesses, use (or learn to use!) 3D printers, laser cutters, rapid prototyping equipment, and boost your technical & innovation skills. Looking to change careers, expand your knowledge base, or take your hobby to the next level – this will be the place to go! You can check out what they have going on so far at www.facebook.com/tinkerbristol . Additionally, if you have any interest in doing something there OR becoming part of the maker-community OR you have a business looking for incredibly affordable R&D space and resources – please take one of their surveys – this will be your chance to help shape the final feel and fit-out of the space! http://goo.gl/QJ8gF3 is a really quick 7 question survey. http://goo.gl/YGv0rQ is a detailed query if you are interested in helping them make final decisions or being part of Tinker|Bristol. Lastly, http://goo.gl/F710VK is for if you have or work for a Manufacturing or Fabrication company here in RI. Thanks for reading and keep an ear open for their Grand Opening Announcement this spring!

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