

OUR STORY
The Valley Fab Lab was launched in 2020 as a makerspace for the Shenango Valley community. Whole Life Services, Inc. provided the equipment to create an inclusive and collaborative space for the community to create and innovate. The Pennsylvania Council for the Arts provided funding through the Creative Communities grant to support the launch of The Valley Fab Lab. In 2024, the Fab Lab relocated to better serve the community as well as provide educational programming at Kennedy Catholic High School. Gannon University Small Business Development Center is the administrator for The Valley Fab Lab working closely with Whole Life Services to move forward with this journey to serve entrepreneurs and creatives.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Valley Fab Lab is to support local artisans and entrepreneurs in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative space.
OUR VISION
The Valley Fab Lab envisions:
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Diverse educational programming
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Exploration of the intersection between art and technology
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Opportunities for makers to share ideas
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Makerspace classes for projects that are open to the community
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A jumpstart for microenterprises
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Support for citizens that are economically disadvantaged
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A place where artists, hobbyists, and makers can simply enjoy the creative process
MANAGING PARTNERS

Gannon Small Business Development Center
Gannon SBDC provides one on one consulting and educational programs for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Mercer, Crawford, Erie and Warren counties.

Whole Life Services, Inc.
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Whole Life Services, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality supports to people with disabilities and their families. We provide these supports in community-integrated settings, in their homes, and in non-traditional facility- based services.
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