
The Generate for Generations program is designed for community patrons based on the Lean Startup methodology that focuses on the build, measure, and learn loop. It will be a three-part series taking place February – April.
In Part I of the series, patrons will be trained on the basic concepts of working out ideas on a plane from a 2D perspective in relation to designing for production in 3D. Patrons will be introduced to Makerspace equipment (3D printers, Laser Engraver, CNC Router) and software used to develop products. The course will also introduce the concept around developing a product for consumers or for general purposes related to their business..
WHAT IS A MAKERSPACE?
WHAT DOES THE GENERATOR’S MAKERSPACE MEAN TO BUSINESSES, ENTREPRENEURS, WOULD-BE ENTREPRENEURS, AND MAKERS IN PINE BLUFF?
HOW AND WHEN WILL THE SPACE BE UTILIZED?
Coming in March and April
Part II: Raising Your Ideas - Makerspace 102 - March
Part III: Making Your Mark - Makerspace 103 - April
For questions, you may email Verna Perry
Makerspace Facilitator
perryverna@goforwardpb.org
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2020 #GEW2020
Join us • November 16-22, 2020.
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Gentrepreneurship: Creating a Business
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Registration is now closed
Monday, November 16, 2020
5:30 PM
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Google My Business
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom

Celebrating Small Business Stories
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Donald D Reynolds Center
211 W 3rd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

A Brew of Entrepreneurial Journeys
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, space is limited, and registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Thursday, November 19, 2020
9-10 AM
The Generator
435 South Main Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

Gentrepreneurship: Creating a Business
#GEWArkansas
Registration is now closed
Monday, November 16, 2020
5:30 PM
Zoom

Google My Business
#GEWArkansas
Registration is now closed
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom

Celebrating Small Business Stories
#GEWArkansas
No Registration
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Donald D Reynolds Center
211 W 3rd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

A Brew of Entrepreneurial Journeys
#GEWArkansas
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, space is limited, and registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Thursday, November 19, 2020
9-10 AM
The Generator
435 South Main Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Join Our Team!
Education Programs Coordinator
The job of the Education Programs Coordinator at The Generator is to develop, coordinate, deliver, implement, and evaluate The Generator’s education programs...
Front Desk Associate
The Front Desk Associate (FDA) will be a passionate champion for the visitors and members, and responsible for setting the stage for an incredible experience at The Generator...
Makerspace Facilitator
The job of the Makerspace Facilitator at The Generator is to develop, coordinate, deliver, implement, and evaluate The Generator’s makerspace programs ...
Education Programs Coordinator
The job of the Education Programs Coordinator at The Generator is to develop, coordinate, deliver, implement, and evaluate The Generator’s education programs...
Front Desk Associate
The Front Desk Associate (FDA) will be a passionate champion for the visitors and members, and responsible for setting the stage for an incredible experience at The Generator...
Makerspace Facilitator
The job of the Makerspace Facilitator at The Generator is to develop, coordinate, deliver, implement, and evaluate The Generator’s makerspace programs ...
Education Programs Coordinator
The job of the Education Programs Coordinator at The Generator is to develop, coordinate, deliver, implement, and evaluate The Generator’s education programs...
Front Desk Associate
The Front Desk Associate (FDA) will be a passionate champion for the visitors and members, and responsible for setting the stage for an incredible experience at The Generator...
Makerspace Facilitator
The job of the Makerspace Facilitator at The Generator is to develop, coordinate, deliver, implement, and evaluate The Generator’s makerspace programs ...
Front Desk Associate
The Front Desk Associate (FDA) will be a passionate champion for the visitors and members, and responsible for setting the stage for an incredible experience at The Generator...

The Generator is partnering with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), a national non-profit action tank working to advance economic prosperity in small towns across the country, and Udacity, an online learning platform whose mission it is to advance careers through tech education to bring The Future Is Digital Challenge to the Jefferson County community. The challenge focuses on training rural Americans interested in learning new digital skills to help them participate in the nation’s growing tech economy.
Learn more The Future is Digital Challenge


July 20, 2020 Press Release
- Nurturing Innovation
- Supporting Self-Empowerment

The mission of The Generator is to empower makers, dreamers, and doers that generate a thriving and inclusive community by providing space, tools, and programs to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. The Generator’s values are to generate Growth, Entrepreneurship, Networking, Empowerment, Resources, Advocacy, Technology, and Education.


• Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in Pine Bluff and throughout the region with special emphasis on minority innovators and entrepreneurs.
• Training the next generation of innovators by providing entrepreneurial education using the Lean Start-up methodology.
• Serving as a coordinating hub to integrate and efficiently leverage existing entrepreneurial support resources in the region, the state, and the nation. The Generator is a member of the Rural Innovation Network, a program of the Center on Rural Innovation in Vermont, as well as RuralRISE, a nationwide entrepreneurial ecosystem builders alliance.
• Raising the level of digital skills in the community.
• Bringing visibility to Pine Bluff as an attractive location for the creation of businesses.

POSTPONED
Due to the evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 public health crisis, and after much thought and consideration Go Forward Pine Bluff has elected to postpone the 2020 Job Fair scheduled for April 22-23. The health and safety of our community, our participating partners and companies are our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation and heed the recommendations of our city and state officials. We will be announcing a new date as soon as it is possible. Please stay connected to our website www.goforwardpinebluff.org and Facebook pages for announcements.
The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers.
But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.
The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers.
But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.
Stronger Together
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P.O. Box 6316
Pine Bluff, AR 71611-6316
francomildred@goforwardpb.org