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Community Development in the New Era of Distributed Creative Production
The document discusses the rise of the independent workforce in the U.S., exploring how self-employment signifies a shift in the labor landscape across various industries. It highlights the importance of coworking spaces and makerspaces in fostering community, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, it outlines strategies for community development aimed at unlocking creative potential and enhancing local economies.
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- 1. Community Development inthe New Era of DISTRIBUTED CREATIVE PRODUCTION Presentation to the Vermont Community Development Association
- 2. MBO Partners 2015 ANATION OF INDEPENDENT CREATIVES
- 3. MBO Partners 2015 ANATION OF INDEPENDENT CREATIVES
- 4. The independent workforce,frequently referred to as the gig economy, is a growing and important part of the US economy. Less frequently discussed is that this workforce doesn’t just consist of on-demand workers (like Uber drivers), or tech workers in Silicon Valley. Self-employment represents a major structural change in the way America works, in every industry and in every part of the country. The Hill, April 2016 A NATION OF INDEPENDENT CREATIVES
- 5. Thanks in largemeasure to innovation in recent decades there, the American workforce is experiencing profound changes. It’s not just the growth of new technologies, but also the rise of entirely new industries and new job structures. That’s why I’m excited to announce that our Bureau of Labor Statistics is working with the Census Bureau to rerun the Contingent Worker Supplement to the Current Population Survey. It will give us reliable, credible insight into what’s going on across a range of work arrangements – from independent contractors to temporary employees to workers holding multiple jobs at the same time. U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez, January 2016 A NATION OF INDEPENDENT CREATIVES
- 6. US WORKFORCE 158,000,000 INDEPENDENT WORKFORCE 12% ART, DESIGN,MEDIA 30% MANAGEMENT 24% LEGAL 21% + MAKERS, MAKERSPACES+ FREELANCERS, COWORKING A NATION OF INDEPENDENT CREATIVES OMB 2016
- 7. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Coworking alone, together.
- 8. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Five characteristics of coworking spaces. Membership Community Openness Informal Connected
- 9. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Five reasons to think twice about coworking. Lifestyle Productivity Connection Cost share Learn
- 13. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES A growing network of coworking spaces in Vermont.
- 14. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Making in the new economy.
- 15. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Five characteristics of makerspaces. Membership Community Active learning Participation Do It Yourself
- 16. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Five reasons to think twice about making. Creativity Community Education Innovation Entrepreneurship
- 17. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES
- 18. In the sameway that the Internet and cloud computing have lowered the barriers to entry for digital startups, the democratization of the tools need to design and prototype physical products can support entrepreneurship and a renaissance of American manufacturing. As the maker movement grows, I continue to call on all Americans to help unlock the potential of our Nation and ensure these opportunities reach all our young people, regardless of who they are or where they come from. President Barack Obama A NATION OF INDEPENDENT CREATIVES
- 19. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES
- 20. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES A growing community of makers in Vermont.
- 21. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES 225 Members 17 Businesses 30 Volunteers 18 Studios 7 Workshops
- 22. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES A sample of products brought to market.
- 23. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Features of success for Generator Dedicated board City support Rain makers Community partners Low-cost real estate Numerous donors Earned income Community ethos
- 24. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES Survival principles. Measure everything Build platforms Culture, creativity, connection Seek risk Experimental mindset Document Share
- 25. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES 1. ACTIVATE DOWNTOWN PROPERTY 2. CONCENTRATE WORKERS DOWNTOWN 4. STIMULATE LEARNING AND TRAINING 3. CREATE NEW BUSINESS REVENUE 6. CREATE JOBS AND NEW EMPLOYMENT 5. FOSTER INNOVATION DOWNTOWN 7. A VISIBLE CREATIVE CLIMATE 8. GENERATE POWERFUL MARKETING 9. ENHANCE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES Nine supports for community development goals.
- 26. A NATION OFINDEPENDENT CREATIVES How to unlock creative potential in communities. Connect leadership Convene creatives Seek out champions Take risks Facilitate markets Communicate Celebrate Pool resources
- 27. Community Development inthe New Era of DISTRIBUTED CREATIVE PRODUCTION Presentation to the Vermont Community Development Association THANK YOU. Special thanks to references, including: MBO Partners The Hill U.S. Department of Labor Office of Management and Budget The White House DeskMagazine Global Coworking Unconference The Grommet MAKE Magazine Lars Hasselblad Torres www.generatorvt.com 802-540-0761 | [email protected]