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The Tools For Growth: Open Works’ Economic Impact

Open Works Baltimore

Open Works, a makerspace in Baltimore, attracts both hobbyists and entrepreneurs looking to rent studios, tools, and equipment.

As Open Works finishes its third year, Dr. Ron Williams of Coppin State University tells us about a new study tracing its impact on the city and state economy. Executive director Will Holman says job creation is a top priority. Read the report here.

Plus, Dominique Hellgeth of Greenmount Tile and Austin Brown of Global Air Media describe how they used resources of Open Works to grow their businesses.

Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.