Main and Makers

A Web Space for Makers, the Artisans of Greater Main Street

by: Kevin Broadwater

Serving Insights Fireside!

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... Home of Maker Vibes and Greater Main Street Energy!

I'm Gonna Set

This Here

For Now ...

Posts, Games, and More

*It's a bit Lit on computer!

The Ethos

Empowering Makers, the Artisans of Greater Main Street, is a purposeful and forward-looking strategy to spark local success.Makers are industrious people who use talents and skills to produce products that fill a need for customers.Products made by Makers range from handcrafted to machine‑produced and span many different categories, including:

  • Ceramics and Pottery

  • Jewelry and Accessories

  • Soaps, Scents, and Candles

  • Home Goods and Decor

  • Paper Goods

  • Clothing and Wearables

  • Musical Instruments

  • Woodworking

  • Metalwork

  • Leatherwork

  • Glasswork

  • Games and Entertainment

  • Visual Arts

  • And More

Regardless of the tools leveraged to create each product, the Maker is at the helm steering the ship.And Greater Main Street?Greater Main Street as used here includes ...

  • Main Street Proper

  • Off Main Side Streets

  • Beyond Downtown

  • Metaphoric Main Street

It's all about local communities.Makers launching local businesses ... then daily grabbing lunch at a favorite home-cookin’ spot ... sippin' cups of joe from the new rustic or coastal-themed coffee stand ... using goods made just around the corner ... and producing great products that are appreciated locally and beyond.Depending on a range of factors, from product type to safety standards, Maker-Founders may even ...

  • Invite the public in for supervised workspace tours

  • Build products in the back and feature retail up front

It’s a new-fashioned movement ... and a model for local economic development ... with echoes of the producer vibe that once powered our cities and towns.

Zooming in on the App!

The Web App

Enjoy a growing collection of Posts, Games, and more in an interactive, multimedia space, featuring helpful and fun content for Makers ... covering topics like:

  • Product

  • Skills

  • Strategy

  • Marketing

  • Branding

  • Sales

  • And More

Access the Web App instantly, no install needed, simply open it using the Web App button near the top of this page. The technology is responsive and adaptive, so it adjusts to your device. Enjoy the full experience on laptop or desktop.

Contact

Please email any requests, questions, or comments to:

[email protected]

... using your favorite email app or by simply submitting the form below ...

I appreciate hearing from visitors and will respond to email messages in a timely manner!

Disclaimer: Main and Makers is a space for learning, creativity, and exploration. All content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

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