May 4th, 2020- 450 face shields have been delivered to the Macon County Emergency Management Agency thanks to a collaborative effort of local 3D printing entrepreneurs, businesses, and non-profits.
“This is a prime example of what the power of collaboration and community spirit can produce,” said Nicole Bateman, president of the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County. “We’ve combined our resources in 3D printing, health care, non-profit, education, and small business sectors to answer a critical need in Macon County. This effort is inspiring, and it brings awareness to the talent that exists in our community.”
The Macon County EMA will distribute the masks to organizations in need of the PPE.
Project Involvement:
3D Printer Operators: Jesse Blunt, Scott Davidson, Preston Hein, Shelly Long, Eric Marsh, Chris Monroe, Doug Rohman, Jason Schimansky
Businesses Involved:
BLDD Architects: Sam Johnson, Kayla Peck
Bendsen Signs & Graphics: Tim Lillpop
Boys & Girls Club: Isaac Zuniga, Shamika Bond
The Community Foundation of Macon County: Natalie Beck
Decatur Memorial Hospital: Sharon Norris
Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County: Nicole Bateman
HSHS St. Mary’s: Libby Weber
MRI: Amy Bliefnick, Jacob Roddis, Tuesday Bilbrey, Rachel Moran
Richland Community College: John Oliver
