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Come to QC Co-lab, 1033 East 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa, Sept 17-19, for Grand Opening Weekend.  Events include robots, hi-voltage displays, tech talks, scavenger hunt, swap meet/vendor area, free software giveaways and prizes. For more information, see http://www.qccolab.com.
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Headline:  Grand Opening of QC Co-Lab to showcase technology, offer workspace for Quad Cities.
  
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DAVENPORT, IOWA - AUGUST 28TH 2010
  
About the QC Co-lab
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  
The QC Co-lab is the first and only independent 'makerspace' in the Quad Cities area. Formed by local technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, the space hopes to become an extension of the already thriving center for art and technology that is the Quad Cities. Located on the Hamilton Technical College campus at 1033 East 53rd Street in Davenport, Iowa, the 4000sq ft space is open 24/7 for all dues-paying members. The space, which includes a classroom, recording studio, library, conference room, kitchen, and workshop space will also host groups and events open to the public. For more information about the Co-lab, please see the website at http://www.qccolab.com.
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Robots, high-voltage displays and more await technology enthusiasts at the Grand Opening of the QC Co-Lab.  The QC Co-Lab will open its doors Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 at its permanent location at 1033 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA near the Hamilton Technical College. 
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"What we're about is taking things apart, learning how they work, and doing something neat with that knowledge," said Steve Hamer, QC Co-Lab President.  "We're excited to open the doors and provide space for people to learn and collaborate."
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Events are planned throughout the weekend and include technology talks, a swap meet and vendor area, scavenger hunt, and giveaways.  All activities are free and open to the public.  To register for the event and find more information, visit www.qccolab.com/grandopening.
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The QC Co-lab is the first and only independent "makerspace" (sometimes referred to as a hackerspace or projectspace) in the Quad Cities area. Formed by local technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, the space and its membership look to extend the Quad Cities art and technology community.
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The 4000 square-foot space space tentatively includes a classroom, recording studio, library, conference room, kitchen, and workshop space, and is accessible 24-hours a day for dues-paying members.  The QC Co-Lab will also host public events, which groups can reserve all or part of the space. For more information about the QC Co-lab including membership opportunities and upcoming events, visit www.qccolab.com, or contact QC Co-Lab Vice President Jeremy Borchert at 563.340.9969.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:44, 28 August 2010

Headline: Grand Opening of QC Co-Lab to showcase technology, offer workspace for Quad Cities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA - AUGUST 28TH 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Robots, high-voltage displays and more await technology enthusiasts at the Grand Opening of the QC Co-Lab. The QC Co-Lab will open its doors Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 at its permanent location at 1033 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA near the Hamilton Technical College.

"What we're about is taking things apart, learning how they work, and doing something neat with that knowledge," said Steve Hamer, QC Co-Lab President. "We're excited to open the doors and provide space for people to learn and collaborate."

Events are planned throughout the weekend and include technology talks, a swap meet and vendor area, scavenger hunt, and giveaways. All activities are free and open to the public. To register for the event and find more information, visit www.qccolab.com/grandopening.

The QC Co-lab is the first and only independent "makerspace" (sometimes referred to as a hackerspace or projectspace) in the Quad Cities area. Formed by local technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, the space and its membership look to extend the Quad Cities art and technology community.

The 4000 square-foot space space tentatively includes a classroom, recording studio, library, conference room, kitchen, and workshop space, and is accessible 24-hours a day for dues-paying members. The QC Co-Lab will also host public events, which groups can reserve all or part of the space. For more information about the QC Co-lab including membership opportunities and upcoming events, visit www.qccolab.com, or contact QC Co-Lab Vice President Jeremy Borchert at 563.340.9969.