Turning a piece of industrial history,
into an innovative future!
During the last 4 years The WorcShop has provided hundreds of individuals & small organizations throughout New England access to & education for, nearly TWO-MILLION DOLLARS worth of tooling, equipment & software. We provide hobbyists, professional artists, entrepreneurs, engineers, inventors, students, retirees & more with a facility designed to expand their skill sets, cultivate their creativity, prototype their inventions & incubate their businesses.
I am writing today, to update you regarding an exciting revelation! We have found a new location that perfectly suits our need to grow, while allowing us to make the long term investment into a sustainable future, by purchasing property locally.
At over 52,000 sqft, & situated on 4+ acres of land, the former Worcester Tool & Stamping Co. building has been a piece of local industrial history for nearly 100 years. Our team at The WorcShop has secured a lease on the facility, as we work diligently towards finalizing it's purchase. We look forward to preserving the legacy of this wonderful manufacturing space & build a lasting home for our members; with the freedom to pursue projects large & small. Conveniently, the new location in Rochdale is only 5 minutes from our current space, so our members intend to make the move with us & several are interested in expanding their footprints.
In the images below, you can find a brief summary of the property & a sketch of the floor plan.
I am writing today, to update you regarding an exciting revelation! We have found a new location that perfectly suits our need to grow, while allowing us to make the long term investment into a sustainable future, by purchasing property locally.
At over 52,000 sqft, & situated on 4+ acres of land, the former Worcester Tool & Stamping Co. building has been a piece of local industrial history for nearly 100 years. Our team at The WorcShop has secured a lease on the facility, as we work diligently towards finalizing it's purchase. We look forward to preserving the legacy of this wonderful manufacturing space & build a lasting home for our members; with the freedom to pursue projects large & small. Conveniently, the new location in Rochdale is only 5 minutes from our current space, so our members intend to make the move with us & several are interested in expanding their footprints.
In the images below, you can find a brief summary of the property & a sketch of the floor plan.
Graphic by: The Office of Penn Ruderman Architects, 110 Gleasondale Rd., Stow, MA 01775
O. 617.855.5277
www.OPRCH.com
An open letter to our friends and supporters.
The WorcShop's leadership team has secured 2 investors who are willing to make a substantial commitments to the purchase of the property. We are seeking additional investors to partner with us, in fostering this visionary collaborative work space. Simultaneously, we are working with our contacts in Mass Development, as well as numerous other public & private organizations within our sphere to purchase the property & make energy saving updates.
More than anything, will need the help of all OUR COMMUNITY in the coming months; to spread the word to other local individuals & organizations that may be looking for affordable space rental in a creative community.
Please complete & share the following INTEREST SURVEY with your networks.
Our current projections indicate will need to secure renters for approx 10,000 sq ft of subleased space (of approx 30,000 sq ft we will have available for rent) in order to cover expenses & maintain our growth.
Because life can be unpredictable, we are hoping to solicit interested parties for at least 20,000 sqft of space via the survey posted above. We can can accommodate renters of any size; from a 50 sq ft bay to call your own, to a 9,000 sq ft warehouse (with private loading, entrance & egress), and anywhere in between. The WorcShop offers affordable rates, with access to a wealth of resources.
We will also be launching a crowdfunding campaign in the coming weeks & ask that you follow us on Facebook, Instagram & join our mailing list to keep abreast of new information pertaining to the project as it is released.
You can also make donations to support The WorcShop via Paypal using our email account: TheWorcShop@gmail.com
Thank you for your support,
Angela Meraki
Executive Director
TheWorcShop.com
Find out more about us & subscribe to our channel on YouTube
More than anything, will need the help of all OUR COMMUNITY in the coming months; to spread the word to other local individuals & organizations that may be looking for affordable space rental in a creative community.
Please complete & share the following INTEREST SURVEY with your networks.
Our current projections indicate will need to secure renters for approx 10,000 sq ft of subleased space (of approx 30,000 sq ft we will have available for rent) in order to cover expenses & maintain our growth.
Because life can be unpredictable, we are hoping to solicit interested parties for at least 20,000 sqft of space via the survey posted above. We can can accommodate renters of any size; from a 50 sq ft bay to call your own, to a 9,000 sq ft warehouse (with private loading, entrance & egress), and anywhere in between. The WorcShop offers affordable rates, with access to a wealth of resources.
We will also be launching a crowdfunding campaign in the coming weeks & ask that you follow us on Facebook, Instagram & join our mailing list to keep abreast of new information pertaining to the project as it is released.
You can also make donations to support The WorcShop via Paypal using our email account: TheWorcShop@gmail.com
Thank you for your support,
Angela Meraki
Executive Director
TheWorcShop.com
Find out more about us & subscribe to our channel on YouTube