Month: June 2019

Creative space Co.lab

CO.LAB Community Makers creative space by the community for the community

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CO.LAB Community Makers aims to level the playing field by becoming allies who break down historical and economic barriers so that innovators of color, women, the queer community, and other underrepresented groups are more recognized as an essential part of Austin’s creative community. The donation-based and volunteer-driven studio provides the community makers with ongoing training & support, materials, and space in the North Austin area. The creative space (conveniently located off of Burnet a few blocks from 183) offers crafting materials, event hosting, coworking space, camps, community outreach, and training in fabrication tools.

For more information on this nonprofit, check out their site: http://www.colabcommunitymakers.org/


Meet Ryan Melendez, Assistant-Vice President and Market Leader for Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T).

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Ryan Melendez is a Assistant-Vice President and Market Leader for Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T), a community banking group for Austin and the surrounding areas. In this capacity, Ryan has responsibilities including business development, small business lending, client management and community engagement. Ryan also serves as a community leader in Austin. During his ten-year banking career, including 8 with BB&T Bank, Ryan’s primary focuses are to build long-term relationships as a trusted advisor with his clients and the community; manage a portfolio of retail and small business clients; and have a strong understanding of his client’s banking; investment and insurance needs.

Ryan was born in Caracas, Venezuela, has been in Texas since 1995, and attended Columbia Southern University. Ryan is an engaged community volunteer who currently serves on the board of Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) and supports various other community organizations in the Austin area. In his free time, Ryan likes doing outdoor activities with his son Stuart and his daughter Rihanna, and their dog Scotts.


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