June 2009
17 posts
friday film night
This Friday (July 3rd) we will be showing Independence Day (no, seriously) on the North side of Baxter. Movie should start at dusk, if all goes according to plan… If this screening is successful, we’ll be showing Butch Cassidy + the Sundance Kid on July 4th during/after the festivities on Broadway (dance, food, games, etc.)
what you can do.
Now that you have your pamphlet in hand (and you are still trying to figure out how to fold it back), here’s are a few ways you can help out the cause:
Send money - it’s awkward to ask for money, but we need to having matching funds ($20,000) in order to get a Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) from the US Dept. of Agriculture. Any money or gifts you donate are tax-deductible,...
wishlist
List of things we need for the renovation of the Baxter building and operations of the EPIcenter (items will be added and crosses-off reguarly… so make sure to bookmark this entry):
concrete rebar (#4 or above) hammers and screw drivers nails and screws paint brushes + rollers safety gloves, glasses, masks, and respirator storefront windows industrial fan jukebox vending machine...
something we love : project m →
PROJECT M + PROJECT M LAB
Project M is an intensive summer program designed to inspire young graphic designers, writers, photographers and other creative people that their work can have a positive and significant impact on the world. Project M was started by John Bielenberg. “M” stands for Mockbee, by the way… or so we’ve been told.
Project M Lab : “The...
A House for Bear
The young professionals are currently working on a house for Randy (Bear) Dietlaf, a 54-year old single man. Currently, Bear lives in a dilapidated trailer in Green River. He approached us to find resources for him to improve his living situation. We assisted in his application for a USDA Rural Development 502 Housing Loan for which he has been approved. Since the loan’s approval, the design of...
utopia
what we want in a work environment right now (subject to change): enthusiasm- people that want to be there and have an overall positive attitude (even if they complain a little like me) accountability- keeps me and others in check (eliminates few doing the work of many) small goals- daily or weekly tasks… gives me a sense of accomplishment every day and something tangible! one big dream- gives the...
EPIcenter Objectives
The EPIcenter will serve two main focuses: emerging business enterprise development and a housing resource center.
Employees of the EPIcenter office will aid businesses by:
identifying funding resources and applicable programs, along with assisting in the application process and follow-up
assisting in marketing, including branding/identity development
providing design services, graphic and...
