Difference between revisions of "Open House Press release"
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− | + | Robots, high-voltage displays and more await technology enthusiasts at the Grand Opening of the QC Co-Lab. The Quad Cities Collaboration and Hackerspace will open its doors Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19at its permanent location on the campus of Hamilton Technical College at 1033 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA. | |
− | + | "What hacking really means is taking things apart, learning how they work, and doing something neat with that knowledge. No one here is interested in cracking into bank accounts or anything illegal." (I tried to make this sound as Steve-like as possible. Steve, if you want to massage that quote to make it sound more like you, that'd be great! [[User:Belthesar|Belthesar]] 10:20, 25 August 2010 (PDT)) said Steve Hamer, QC Co-Lab President and Hamilton Technical College (Senior Instructor -- is this a proper title for Steve? [[User:Belthesar|Belthesar]] 10:20, 25 August 2010 (PDT)) . "We're excited to open the doors and provide space for people to learn and collaborate." | |
− | + | Events planned throughout the weekend, 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 http://www.qccolab.com/grandopening (Not functional yet, but will be. Bare with me, I'm at work. :-) [[User:Belthesar|Belthesar]] 10:20, 25 August 2010 (PDT)). | |
− | For more information about | + | 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 looks to extend the Quad Cities art and technology community. |
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+ | The 4000sq ft space space 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; groups can also reserve the all or part of the space. For more information about Co-lab including membership opportunities and upcoming events, visit http://www.qccolab.com. | ||
[[Category: Open House]] | [[Category: Open House]] |
Revision as of 06:39, 26 August 2010
Headline: Grand Opening of QC Co-Lab to showcase technology, offer workspace for Quad Cities.
DAVENPORT, IOWA - ((DATE OF RELEASE))
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Robots, high-voltage displays and more await technology enthusiasts at the Grand Opening of the QC Co-Lab. The Quad Cities Collaboration and Hackerspace will open its doors Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19at its permanent location on the campus of Hamilton Technical College at 1033 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA.
"What hacking really means is taking things apart, learning how they work, and doing something neat with that knowledge. No one here is interested in cracking into bank accounts or anything illegal." (I tried to make this sound as Steve-like as possible. Steve, if you want to massage that quote to make it sound more like you, that'd be great! Belthesar 10:20, 25 August 2010 (PDT)) said Steve Hamer, QC Co-Lab President and Hamilton Technical College (Senior Instructor -- is this a proper title for Steve? Belthesar 10:20, 25 August 2010 (PDT)) . "We're excited to open the doors and provide space for people to learn and collaborate."
Events planned throughout the weekend, 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 http://www.qccolab.com/grandopening (Not functional yet, but will be. Bare with me, I'm at work. :-) Belthesar 10:20, 25 August 2010 (PDT)).
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 looks to extend the Quad Cities art and technology community.
The 4000sq ft space space 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; groups can also reserve the all or part of the space. For more information about Co-lab including membership opportunities and upcoming events, visit http://www.qccolab.com.