Surrounding Community Resources: Suppliers, Programs and Services
This is a list of resources generated from submissions of the membership. No enforcement from MakeHaven should be implied but we hope you find it is helpful.
This is another list: "Where to Get Things"
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supporter![]() Creative Arts Workshop
80 Audubon Street
New Haven
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CAW is an educational and cultural center devoted to fostering creativity through participation in and appreciation of the visual arts. Discount or Benefit
10% off any class or workshop [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() The Glass Source
18 Bank Street
Seymour
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The Glass Source and refocused the business to concentrating on classes, retail and residential custom designs. Discount or Benefit
$50 off your first 4-week session (Normally$150, $100 for MH members) & $15/hour for open studio time (normally $25/hour) [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() The Clay Date
146 Amity Rd
New Haven
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Clay studio with guideded projects Discount or Benefit
$20 off any 6-week class series & 10% off hand building with clay (Show MakeHaven Card) [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Logan Steel (and Bargain Barn)
119 Empire Ave
Meriden
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Supplier and fabricator of all things metal. You can order all shapes and sizes of metal and even have them cut to size or fabricated into various shapes to order. Metal by the pound
Notes:
The bargain barn has good deals, but it is left overs so you can not count on the same stock to be there every time. Hit or miss off cuts and lots of metal cuts for welding and fabrication. There's a location in Torrington I've not been to, not sure if there's a bargain barn in Torrington. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() CityBench
State St
New Haven
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Lots of local hardwood slabs. Check the website, or email info@city-bench.com. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() The Plastics Factory
678 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport
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A store with all things plastic. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Barcade
56 Orange St
New Haven
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Barcade® is the Original Arcade Bar: a combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic arcade games and American craft beer. Discount or Benefit
$2 off any beer (excluding $5 beers) anytime; $2 in tokens with any purchase on any Monday. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Parkerville Wood Products
580 Parker Street
Manchester
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Mailing and Billing Address Parkerville Wood Products GPS Address Phone and Fax Contact Information -They have a lot (50+ species) of wood, domestic and exotic, slabs, boards, burls, plywood, etc. They can dress/cut the wood however you like. If a bunch of people want to put in an order, they can deliver too.
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Pat Carroll, Is a member and staff and MakerspaceCT in Hartford, he's very maker friendly. -They are also a commercial woodshop, and will help anyone at any point of a project. So if you'd like to get a project run through a massive wide belt sander, planer, or CNC, or get finished in their spray room, they can do it. Discount or Benefit
7% off for MakeHaven Members (show your card) [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Goody's Hardware
540 Main Street
East Haven
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This is a fantastic hardware store with great staff and an incredible amount of resources. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() The Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop
915 Whitney Avenue
Hamden
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The Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop is an experimental learning workshop for students, teachers, and families.
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Great programming for young people. They also have big CNC which can be used for a project with special arrangement. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Adafruit adafruit.com |
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supporter Thingiverse thingiverse.com |
A site to download 3D models [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Ceramic Arts Network ceramicartsnetwork.org |
CeramicArtsNetwork.org is an online community serving active potters and ceramic artists worldwide, as well as those who are interested in finding out more about this craft. CeramicArtsNetwork.org provides a wide array of tools for learning about and improving skills in the ceramic arts, and a place for artists to share ideas and perspectives about how their art and life interact to shape each other. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Colab collabnewhaven.org |
An accelerator program for small business, non-profit, and for-profit support programs serving Connecticut entrepreneurs. Programs include a 10 week entrepreneur support program and 30 minute business advice sessions. Other programs include a youth accelerator, food accelerator and pre-accelerator programs.
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Office hours are is good way to get quick advice . [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter NewHaven.io
New Haven
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NewHaven.io is a group of talented and passionate individuals living, working, and creating in the New Haven area. We aspire to… - organize events around business and technology
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Excellent resource for info on computer programming and electronics. In-person lectures restarting soon. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() The Nutty Company
19 Seemans Ln
Milford
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All kinds of fasteners [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Woodcraft
249 Spencer St
Manchester
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A woodworking store with tools and wood. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Onlinemetals.com
Wallingford
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Online but can pick up in Wallingford.
Notes: FAST online source for obtaining metals (can be more expensive than others but if speed is a need...)
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supporter![]() NE Reuse
400 Sackett Point Rd
North Haven
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From the website: WHAT WE DO:
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Prices are all negotiable. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Entrepreneurship Foundation entrepreneurshipfoundation.org |
The Foundation is a 501c3. Our mission is to provide effective resources for Educators and Entrepreneurs. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Small Business Resource Center newhavenct.gov |
The SBRC is the “City’s leading Entrepreneurship Clearinghouse” where new entrepreneurs and current business owners alike can obtain support and services that will support business start-ups and growth. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() SBDC Connecticut nhvinnovation.com |
catalyze growth in technology and entrepreneurship in Connecticut’s urban centers. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Guilford Art Center
411 Church St
Guilford
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Non-profit art and craft school offering classes for adults and children. Ceramics, fiber, leather, painting, drawing, metalworking, etc.
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They have a forge and plenty of blacksmithing classes. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Desktop Makers: Fusion 360 Quick Start Course desktopmakes.com |
Guided path in this beginner video course as we design 7 models that will introduce just the essential tools and techniques to quickly get you creating your own models. Discount or Benefit
Save 40% [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() New Haven Score
20 Church St
New Haven
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A variety of resources and coaching services aimed at small businesses. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Solidworks makehaven.org |
Professional CAD design software Discount or Benefit
Free access to Education version [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Linked-In Learning |
Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.
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New Haven Free Public Library card holders can get a free membership at: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/nhfpl [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() State Street Parking Garage
270 State Street.
New Haven
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Parking garage near MakeHaven Discount or Benefit
Receive a 50% discount on parking while at MakeHaven. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Marco Polo Pizza
55 Crown St
New Haven
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Pizza place. Close and open late. Discount or Benefit
15% discount on all menus items; show your MakeHaven card. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Online Metals
5 Sterling Dr
Wallingford
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Online source for all kinds of metals, can also pick up in Wallingford. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Chapin & Bangs
165 River St
Bridgeport
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Steel supplier. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Mark's Woodshop
370 Gospel Lane
Portland
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Local hardwood (rough cut, squared, etc.). Has a kiln. Text Mark at 18603249894. It's out of his garage so appointment is necessary. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Congdon Lumber
114 Beaver Brook Rd
Lyme
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A guy with lots of local hardwood for good prices. Call RJ at 8609172025 [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Grand Paint
451 Grand Ave
New Haven
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Paint Store [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Mongers Market
1155 RAILROAD AVENUE
Bridgeport
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WE ARE A COLLECTION OF DIVERSE MONGERS SELLING VINTAGE, INDUSTRIAL SALVAGE AND ANTIQUE ITEMS IN A 75,000 SQ FT REFURBISHED FACTORY. OUR EXTENSIVE ECLECTIC INVENTORY INCLUDES FURNITURE, LIGHTING, ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS AND CLOTHING AND IS ALWAYS CHANGING. Open Sundays 10-4. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Speedy Metals speedymetals.com |
Source for all kinds of metal (online only). [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Dollar General
Next to MakeHaven
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supporter ZuWalick Mill
36 ZuWalick Ln
Branford Ln
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A local lumber mill with lots of great wood. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() EcoWorks
89 State St
North Haven
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This store has many up-cycled goods, a lot of fun to look through, and has great prices. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Contractors Steel Supply Inc.
111 Quinnipiac Avenue
North Haven
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Metal supply, generally higher volume. Order in advance, no showroom. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() McMaster-Carr Metals |
Online, easy-to-navigate source for metals online. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter CNC Basics cnccookbook.com |
A blog post that walks you through what CNC is and how it can help you in your projects. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter CNC Machining Guide hubs.com |
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supporter Rings End
25 E Industrial Rd,
Branford
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Ring's End sells wood, tools, and home construction resources.
Notes: Exotic woods and general supplies.
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supporter Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft joann.com |
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supporter inventables.com inventables.com |
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supporter Hulls
1144 Chapel St
New Haven
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A general art store
Notes: Has some good resources for model making and a section for laser cutter material.
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supporter![]() Elm City Games (Air Brush and figurine paint supplies)
71 Orange St
New Haven
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Game store but includes painting supplies for models. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Pro Se Assistance Program (Patent Assistance) uspto.gov |
The Pro Se Assistance Program provides outreach and education to applicants (also known as "pro se" applicants) who file patent applications without the assistance of a registered patent attorney or agent. USPTO employees cannot give legal advice. However, through increased assistance and resources for independent inventor and small business communities, the program aims to increase the quality of pro se applications and assist pro se applicants with making informed decisions regarding their patent applications. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() CONNECTICUT PLYWOOD CORPORATION
189 Pepe's Farm Rd.
Milford
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Connecticut Plywood is a distributor for interior building materials serving the woodworker/cabinetmaker trade since 1956. We specialize in hardwood plywood, engineered woods, MDF panels, butcher block, decorative laminate, 32mm hardware, decorative hardware and more.
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Sometimes we coordinate bulk deliveries to MakeHaven [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() 1 Million Cups 1millioncups.com |
1 Million Cups fosters entrepreneurship and helps support an economy that works for everyone. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() New Haven Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (NHE3) nhe3.org |
An initiative to give support (grants and connections) to minority and women run small businesses. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Tory Burch foundation and Bank of America capitol fund program toryburchfoundation.org |
Bank of America works with Community Lenders, also known as a Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). These local lenders provide credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations, including women, to encourage and enhance economic growth and development. Our partnership program connects women entrepreneurs with local Community Lenders, who directly provide affordable loans to eligible women entrepreneurs. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Entrepreneurial Center of North West Connecticut
Park pl
Winsted
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The NCCC Entrepreneurial Center’s Vision & Goals [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Digitalfire digitalfire.com |
The chemistry side of ceramics. Why does clay/glaze behave the way they do. It has an extensive glossary for learning. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Hedco hedcoinc.com |
The organization is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, a U.S. Small Business Administration Microloan lender, as well as an administrator of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Nonprofit Support Program. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Community Economic development Fund cedf.com |
The Community Economic Development Fund or CEDF is a mission-driven, nonprofit, Connecticut economic development organization. We provide business loans in disadvantaged communities defined by the state. In other Connecticut municipalities we lend to business borrowers with household incomes below the state median. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Conncorp conncorp.org |
The Lab at ConnCORP (Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program) is a learning and knowledge center—a laboratory for new ideas—a community hub and place to present, share, and exchange ideas about business ownership and entrepreneurship. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Knownpreneurs nhvknown.com |
A free 16-week mentorship & training cohort for BIPOC-owned businesses in Connecticut. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Start Up Grind New Haven startupgrind.com |
Startup Grind New Haven is dedicated to helping to build a community where local founders, business people, and students can support and teach one another. We look to bring in speakers who want to tell the personal and professional story of how they got where they are today. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Pursuit Lending pursuitlending.com |
For more than 65 years, we’ve provided businesses with the loans and support needed to aim higher. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() The Black Business Alliance bbusinessalliance.org |
The BBA’s goal is to act as a business One-Stop organization for Black and minority businesses with an objective [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Spanish American Merchants Association samact.org |
Spanish American Merchants Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut to serve as a vehicle for the economic growth of businesses. SAMA was created to assist business people, in particular, Latinos, to acquire a better understanding of economic principles. Technical assistance is provided to promote business expansion, job creation, and new entrepreneurship. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() District Coworking districtnhv.com |
Co-working community [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() John Gardner Chapter Traditional Small Craft Assoc
Avery Point
Groton
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Club devoted to preserving traditional wooden boat-building knowledge and techniques. They build and maintain a number of small traditional craft. Many members also volunteer at Mystic Seaport, helping to maintain their small boat fleet. No experience with boats or boat-building needed, just an interest in our maritime heritage. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Roastmasters
550 East Main St
Branford
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Sellers of green (unroasted) coffee beans, roasters, and other coffee-making equipment.
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This is really an online resource, not a retail store. But all beans are packed at the Branford Willoughby's location and may be picked up there, no shipping charges. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() NESIT Makerspace
290 Pratt St
Meriden
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Makerspace in Meriden, CT. Offers a collaborative environment for people of all kinds to come together and build things. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Spark Makerspace
7 Union St
New London
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Spark Makerspace was founded in 2015 by a group of artists, techies, and entrepreneurs, all of them makers, looking to support creativity by providing urban dwellers and the region with resources they did not have at home. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() CT Makerspace
960 Main Street
Hartford
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Large makerspace. Community Workshop & Skills Development Center in Hartford, Connecticut [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Small Business Academy (Liberty Bank) liberty-bank.com |
Series of classes to help small business owners feel confident about unleashing their earning potential. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() City of New Haven Office of Business Development newhavenct.gov |
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supporter![]() SBA Women’s Business Center sba.gov |
WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women who want to start, grow, and expand their small business. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Women’s Business Development Council ctwbdc.org |
Women’s Business Development Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help women thrive in business. We believe that when desire, education, and preparation come together, opportunities are created, ideas are ignited, and economies are expanded. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Connecticut Small Business Development Center ctsbdc.com |
Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s trained and experienced full-time advisors work with a variety of small businesses in all industries and stages of development by providing no-cost advisory services. How can we help you today? [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() CT Next ctnext.com |
Agency of State of CT which works to create more economic development, innovation and foster startups in CT. They have a number of programs to support the growth of small businesses [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Wiggin and Dana
265 Church St
New Haven
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Legal firm Discount or Benefit
Free initial consultation for inventors. Discounts for early startups. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() V-Carve makehaven.org |
Software for creating CNC designs Discount or Benefit
Free Access to V-Carve Maker Edition [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Elm City Market
777 Chapel St
New Haven
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Grocery and prepared meals Discount or Benefit
5% discount on all purchases [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Devil's Gear
845 Chapel St
New Haven
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Bike shop Discount or Benefit
10% discount, excludes bike service; show your MakeHaven card. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() National Lumber
381 State St
North Haven
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Locally owned and operated, we provide full service framing, millwork, trusses, engineered joists & beams, windows, kitchens and trim. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Bender
336 East St
New Haven
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Plumbing/HVAC Supply [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() Rexel
130 Hamilton St
New Haven
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Electrical Supply (not electronics). [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter New Haven Masonry and Building Supply
355 James St
New Haven
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Masonry supplies, tools and hardware. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Sugar Maple Farms
779 Exeter Road
Lebanon
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A guy with a bunch of walnut slabs. Make sure to call: 860-642-9984 [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() The Wood Rack
40 North East Industrial Road
Branford
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Lots of hardwood and plywood, make sure to call in advance: 203 481-4505 [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter![]() BDI
178 Wallace St
New Haven
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Bearing Distributors, Inc. is a solutions provider offering bearings, motors, v-belts, hydraulics, electric motors, pneumatics, and industrial automation products. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Masecraft Supply Co. – Exotic Material Dealer, Meriden CT
254 Amity Street
Meriden
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Family-owned trading company dealing in natural products such as Stag Antler, Shell, LVS, Horn, Bone and Exotic Woods, along with rigid composite laminates including Canvas, Linen & Paper Micarta plus G10, Carbon Fiber, C TEK. Commonly used for making knife handles, these components can also be used in categories including musical instruments, pool cues, pistol grips, pens, fishing rods, custom furniture, shaving razors & brushes, jewelry, fashion, automotive and just about every market you can think of to customize.
Notes: Knife making
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supporter Arrow Electronics enterprise.indiegogo.com |
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supporter The Wood Rack
40 North East Industrial Road
Branford
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(203) 481- 4505 This one-man shop provides milled lumber and quality sheet goods. Open on Saturday.
Notes: *Online prices are inaccurate. Call or stop by for updated prices.
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supporter PCB Way pcbway.com |
A site to get PCBs made.
Notes: For printing custom PCBs.
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supporter circuithub.com circuithub.com |
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supporter Yale Surplus your.yale.edu |
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supporter The definitive guide to additive manufacturing 3dhubs.com |
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supporter eBay store: CSMDeals88 stores.ebay.com |
The eBay store csmdeals88 sells small (typically 2-4" wide, less than 2 feet long) wood boards and veneer from 1/16" up to about 3/4" thick, plus pen blanks and other small, useful craft cuts. Species include cherry, walnut, maple, ash, hickory, white oak, red oak, and poplar. They're great for laser cutting, scroll saw work, and anywhere you'd need thin wood boards. They also will do custom packs of wood - for instance, if there's a pack of cherry, walnut, and hickory, but you want the same pack in cherry, walnut, and maple, they seem happy to oblige. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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supporter Ocooch Hardwoods ocoochhardwoods.com |
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supporter Snow Farm
5 Clary Road
Williamsburg
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supporter John's Tool Sharpening makehaven.org |
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supporter Ponoko ponoko.com |
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supporter Etsy etsy.com |
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supporter Laser Bits laserbits.com |
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supporter Object light lightobject.com |
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supporter![]() Gateway Community College
20 Church
New Haven
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Classes on making as well as lots of equipment that can be used. [field_resource_benefit_instruct]
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