Technology training doesn’t get any more visceral and real than it does when Building Momentum shows up in Okinawa for two weeks of our Innovation Boot Camp(IBC)! When we arrived, we threw sixteen active-duty marines right into the deep end of the pool with a five day intensive IBC where they learned how to CAD (Computer Aided Design), 3D print, basic robotics, sensors and more!
Read MoreAlbert Vega, co-founder of local small business Building Momentum, is seeking the Democratic nomination for Springfield District supervisor.
Read MoreMy initial fear of speaking up will always be present, but finding a unique and silly way to express myself allowed me to overcome enough of that fear to be a productive, confident, and more useful engineer and person in general.
Read MoreTom Sullivan, the Chief Operating Officer of Building Momentum, is recognized with a 2022 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Award for his professional accomplishments, leadership and community impact.
Read MoreFor some speaking up and sharing their perspective feels so second-nature, that they hardly think about it at all. For others, it feels crushing. If you identify with the second scenario more than the first, you’re not alone, and I’m with you too. However, in my first three years as a young professional, I have learned a lot about finding my voice at work.
Read MoreCo-Founder of Building Momentum, Brad Halsey, questions modern leadership practices and if the military would be more effective adopting a vulnerable and empathetic culture of feedback and leadership.
Read MoreIf you come in for a building tour, it can be difficult to describe all that we do at Building Momentum. Senior Associate of Education, Cecily, outlines a typical Friday at The Garden. A “fly on the wall” of sorts – or, to make it more tech-savvy, a day as a drone.
Read MoreWe celebrate diversity in the use of our space and love that you can visit [The Garden] for a night of Wine & Welding, a Saturday afternoon of woodshop classes, or to drop your child off for their after-school Laser Cutting Club (all run by the Build Mo team at The Garden). ALL of this could be happening while there is a wedding just a few feet away, a ThinkWrong training session, or while Local Motion and Yellow Door are putting on a jazz concert with interpretive dance.
Read MoreOne thing that always elevates a simple picture is attention to the lighting of your photos. Let’s talk about how DIY lighting can vastly improve the reception and quality of your shots!
Read MoreOur unique approach to team building, which we offer to *literally* everyone (yes, you too!), all stems from the work we do with our own team. Our team is well versed in design thinking and the iteration loop of try, fail, and try again. Meaning, when put to a challenge, we don’t sit around waiting to find the “right” solution instead, we try all possible solutions…and see what sticks.
Read MoreBuilding Momentum named honoree for the Inc. 2021 Best in Business list with Gold Medal in Education. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact.
Read MoreWhen something breaks that needs welding, it can take a lot of time and money to find someone to fix it. If you learn to weld, you can fix your personal belongings yourself. You can even offer welding services to your friends and family for extra income. In addition to the feeling of accomplishment you gain from fixing or creating something yourself, welding offers the unique opportunity to earn revenue as well.
Read MorePractice and iteration of a problem-solving-empowered culture will maintain organizational vibrancy and position companies and government to be more adaptable, a trait extremely important when the world goes sideways.
Read MoreAfter inspiration strikes and an idea is born the first step in inventing is to construct a three-dimensional prototype. For many entrepreneurs and inventors, this is one of the most fun and rewarding parts about their work. Building a prototype brings creativity to life, giving it legs and turning ideas into reality.
Read MorePromoting and fostering team collaboration is how to set your workplace and company apart from competitors. It’s part of a larger strategy to attract top talent while investing in your employees.
Read MoreDemotracizing problem-solving skills is the very ethos of Building Momentum. Their corporate training encourages leaders, executives, and staff to think outside the box, while the training program strengthens teams and teaches participants new ways to approach situations to enable change and streamline collaboration. This not only helps develop skills that can benefit them in the workplace, it benefits them in all areas of their lives.
Read MoreThroughout the pandemic, families everywhere have had to make changes to the way they do everyday things. With distance learning and stay-at-home-orders, many children have missed out on the opportunity to truly play. While it may not seem that important to adults, imaginative play teaches kids important skills - such as how to regulate their emotions and solve problems. These are beneficial skills they will use throughout their lives.
Read MoreAt Building Momentum, we’re passionate about helping inventors take their ideas to the next level. We provide a wide range of consulting and prototype services and have helped numerous organizations and individuals bring their projects to fruition.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has created many challenges for businesses and families around education and work. While distance learning has allowed for continued education throughout the pandemic, several families have had to make adjustments to enable participation in virtual learning. The adjustment for essential workers and their families is even greater, as working from home simply isn’t an option, making virtual learning even more of a challenge.
Read MoreNovember 8th is National STEM Day. Science, technology, engineering and math are academic disciplines that enable students (no matter their age) to solve problems using the tools of the future. Problem-solving is our mission here at Building Momentum and we are celebrating STEM day by sharing just one of many stories of how STEM has impacted our community as we continue to help people emerge as problem solvers and future STEM leaders.
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