Minnesota Makerspace’s Trevor Kruse and Chris Smith, childhood friends who had a longstanding dream of opening a business together, hope to tap into a strong do-it-yourself base, those looking for activities related to a shared experience and entrepreneurs who are starting their own business.
“We both always wanted our own business together and now it is actually happening,” Kruse said.
The Aitkin High School graduates are proposing to provide multiple avenues as a retail consignment space, an avenue for DIY classes and creation space for members — from repurposing furniture, for example, to creating items for holiday sales. It would serve as a business incubator for the entrepreneur, a space for hobbyists to work and create, and serve as a destination for those looking for a DIY experience complete with materials, tools and instructors.
