There are always new businesses coming onto the market in Miami and the surrounding areas. However, there is an even greater number of these businesses focusing in on green manufacturing and technology thanks to EcoTech Visions and Dr. Pandwe Gibson.
Unlike some businesses, EcoTech Visions is in the market of helping other companies. However, this company also goes beyond this in finding ways to give back to the community and to make the Miami Green Corridor a newsworthy place to do business.
The Idea
EcoTech Visions was Dr. Pandwe Gibson’s groundbreaking idea. She imagined a large maker space and business incubator dedicated to existing businesses or new businesses that wanted to move into the green industry and manufacturing sectors.
EcoTech Visions offers a full range of resources for businesses and entrepreneurs in the area. It is possible to take out one of several options in monthly memberships or to choose services “a la carte” to meet the needs of the business. EcoTech Visions provides a full prototyping lab with a 3D printer, laser cutter, and a full range of support, training and business coaching resources. Computers, printers, and even physical office space, conference rooms, and a light manufacturing facility are also available and on-site.
In addition, Dr. Pandwe Gibson wanted to support people in the community, so she also created a foundation to help people to move into jobs in green technology and manufacturing. To accomplish this, EcoTech Visions offers a free Digital Bootcamp that is open to people in the area who want to learn highly marketable technology to move from blue-collar jobs into green-collar jobs.
EcoTech Visions and Dr. Pandwe Gibson continue to make the news with the evolution of her vision. With over 75 successful businesses and a range of community-based services, EcoTech Visions is definitely a business to watch.
