What is the Marion County Maker Collective?
The Marion County Maker Collective (MCMC) is a nonprofit community makerspace launching in fall 2025 to provide expansive access to tools, technology, training, and creative opportunities for residents of Ocala and Marion County. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, student, or lifelong learner, MCMC is a collaborative space to explore hands-on making, prototyping, and innovation.
Our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen the local economy through creativity, education, and entrepreneurship.
mission and GOALs
To provide a space for people to learn and create through hands-on activities, often using technology and art.
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• Foster creativity: Encourage members to experiment without judgment and share their knowledge.
• Develop skills: Build leadership, communication, collaboration, and technical skills.
• Promote innovation: Support prototyping, entrepreneurial growth, and idea development.
• Build resilience: Embrace learning through failure and adapt to change.
• Develop a growth mindset: Learn by doing, with curiosity and persistence.
• Create a culture of curiosity: Encourage lifelong learning and exploration.​​​
What We Offer
• Member access to workstations, power tools, 3D printers, and crafting zones
• Classes and workshops in art, technology, design, and fabrication
• Opportunities to sell goods through our maker market
• Programs in partnership with schools, nonprofits, and businesses
• A safe, inclusive space for creative collaboration
Why it matters
To provide a space for people to learn and create through hands-on activities, often using technology and art.
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• Over 409,000 people live in Marion County
• 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher
• 41.5% of all local businesses are classified as small businesses
• The region ranks among the top in the U.S. for small business per capita
MCMC supports economic mobility, skill-building, and creative empowerment in one of Florida's fastest-growing regions. It also plays a key role in the circular economy by encouraging sustainable practices, reuse of materials, and innovation that reduces waste while generating local value.
fundraising and sponsorship
The Marion County Maker Collective (MCMC) is seeking partners to help bring our creative vision to life. Your financial support directly empowers the launch and sustainability of our nonprofit makerspace in Ocala, Florida.
Our budget levels include critical expenses such as: - Equipment and tool acquisition - Facility renovations and utilities - Staffing and instructor stipends - Outreach, programming, and launch events
We’ve built tiered sponsorship opportunities to reflect your impact and ensure visibility across our community.
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CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP TIERS AND INFORMATION
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