The EDGE Kicks Off the San Mateo Innovation Week 2014

SAN MATEO, Calif. - April 29, 2014 - PRLog -- By Karen Louie

The Economic Development Growth Enterprise (EDGE) announced today that it is kicking off the San Mateo Innovation Week 2014 in Downtown San Mateo. The event starts May 12 to 16. It celebrates the spirit of creativity, productivity and innovation in San Mateo. With a national spotlight on the internationally celebrated Maker Faire in San Mateo on May 17 and 18, Innovation Week is leveraging the energy, media attention and number of visitors to the city.

More information can be found at www.sanmateoiw.com.

About The EDGE

The EDGE is an economic development and growth initiative created by business owners in 2010 to drive the sustained vitality of the business community located on the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula. It serves as a dynamic, knowledgeable catalyst that accelerates the growth of existing businesses and the formation of new ones.  It fosters collaboration and communication among all constituencies critical to ensuring a vital business community that remains relevant to all businesses throughout the next decade and well beyond.  For more information please visit, www.theedgesm.org.

About Maker Faire

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement.

Maker Faire is primarily designed to be forward-looking, showcasing makers who are exploring new forms and new technologies. But it’s not just for the novel in technical fields; Maker Faire features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft.  For more information, please visit www.makerfaire.com.

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