The role of the Federal government is to create and enact policies that support its residents. In the transition of power from one administration to the next, there is an opportunity to consider how current policies might be improved, or new policies introduced. The impactful work of our Nation of Makers on communities across the U.S. includes the unprecedented citizen-maker response to COVID-19, the strengthening of maker education in schools and as a part of workforce development, the development of the capacity for localized manufacturing to build resilient communities, economic development, the strengthening of local entrepreneurial ecosystems, and more. There is now a unique opportunity to showcase this incredible impact of our Nation of Makers, while advocating for Federal policies that support maker efforts.

Join us on Tuesday, November 10th for our Maker Town Hall to:

• Discuss current maker policy proposals and guidance

• Learn about the transition process and the opportunities for maker advocacy and policy work

• Find out how YOU can get involved, including getting involved in the *new* Nation of Makers Policy Working Group/Community of Practice

• Share YOUR local policy success stories

• Dialogue and discuss about how we can advocate for change that best supports our Nation of Makers and your organizational or individual needs

We hope you can join us for what will certainly be an exciting Maker Town Hall!

Please Note: This is not a political event. Nation of Makers remains a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that serves and supports all maker organizations, independent of political affiliation.