the idea center

The IDEA Center is a co-working and makerspace in the heart of Stevens Point (1039B Ellis St) and is a launchpad for ideas that expand entrepreneurship to include the arts, business, community impact, and personal development. CREATE is committed to dismantling demographic barriers that have historically limited access to creative work by offering the following to IDEA Center members:

  • Co-working and private spaces. Host an event, conference, or collaborative meeting at the IDEA Center and bring people together. Multiple spaces are available for free to our IDEA Center Users, or for a small fee to non-Users.

  • Maker spaces. From audio recording, graphic design, and filmmaking to 3D design and printing, we provide members the tools to pursue innovative skills and grow their personal or professional capacity.

  • A continuously evolving network. Innovation is fluid and responsive. Members develop ideas and passions as part of a community. Our low membership rate ensures that the IDEA Center is accessible to community members with the newest ideas.

Membership Details

Annual Single ($100) or Annual Group ($200) IDEA Center memberships are currently available for people looking for 24/7 access to economy work spaces and shared technology. Please register for a new membership online and arrange a meeting to receive your keycard.

Note for New and Current Members: As we prepare for the move to our new space, we’re currently only offering annual memberships. These will carry over to the new space, and provide discounted rates/options in our new location. All currently active monthly and annual memberships will also be honored, and are eligible for discounted rates at the new location (honoring the remainder of any active/paid memberships).

 

WORKSTATIONS

Computers with the Adobe Creative Suite give members access to digital skills.

INTERNET

High-speed fiber allows members to carry out digital meetings without worry.

CONFERENCING

Working as a group and easier thanks to several conference spaces.

EVENT AND AV RENTALS

Projectors, audio equipment, lighting, and decor make it easy to elevate events.

SOUND STUDIO

Record songs, podcasts, voiceovers, and edit audio in a private space.

VIDEO STUDIO

Cameras, lighting equipment, backdrops, and audio recording all in one spot.

3D PRINTING

A fleet of FDM and SLA printers to design products for innovation and hobbies.

LASER CUTTER

Precision cutting and engraving available on our 40W Epilogue Helix.

 

Room RESERVATIONS & Rentals

Meeting spaces and studios are available for rent to non-Members for half day ($50) and full day ($100) reservations. Please be sure to review available spaces and book your rental in our room reservation system.

Please also email us for a tour!

Collaborate Room

  • Large co-working and messy makerspace ready to grow ideas! Great for groups of up to 20.

The Bridge

  • Small private meeting room with table seating to accommodate up to 12 people comfortably.

The Backstage

  • Large space ready for anything: events, video shoots, trainings and conferences! Fits up to 80.

The Board Room

  • Small public meeting room with white board walls! Great for drafting ideas. Great for groups 10 or less.

The Teleconferencing Table

  • Small public meeting room with a flatscreen, webcam and table mic. Great for virtual or hybrid meetings, seats 6-8 comfortably around the conference table.

 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

1039B Ellis Street + Stevens Point, WI 54481

For easiest parking, use the Water Street lot (1455 Water Street)