
Rut Patel, founder of Voyager Industries, with a 3D-printed drone | Photo via Catapult
Small business owners (and fans of the show Making It) will appreciate this: A new Maker Space opened inside Catapult last month.
The 9,500-sqft space — available for use by all innovators + creators in Lakeland with a monthly membership — is fully stocked with state-of-the-art machinery to produce artisan crafted, local goods.
(Bonus: Maker Space members can add on Coworking to their membership to get all of Catapult’s membership perks + resources to take an idea or business to the next level.)

Few limitations exist in the Maker Space. From 3D printers and saws to embroidery machines and drills, makers can have access to equipment they might not be able to afford in their own “at-home” workshop. Check…