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SPARKFUN HOLDS FIRST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:27:23 +0000

More than 600 attendees flocked to Boulder HQ for first-ever event

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 9, 2011 â�� On October 22, 2011, SparkFun Electronics (www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts knowledge and passion for electronics creation, hosted the first-ever SparkFun Open House. The company invited fans of SparkFun, members of the community and individuals from the general public to come to its Boulder headquarters for a day of family-friendly fun and learning.

The event was originally conceived as a way to show the public the inner workings of SparkFun while also rewarding loyal members of the SparkFun community. For the event, SparkFun brought in a bouncy castle, an obstacle course, a circus artist and had activities and games led by the various departments of the company.

In addition, SparkFun offered tours of the facility and held workshops on basic electronics. Food was provided by Top of the Hill Grill West, cupcakes were brought in from The Tasterie Truck and Paws Off Bakery provided pastries and cookies. All activities, food and workshops were provided free of charge.

â��The SparkFun Open House was a great success,â�� said SparkFun Director of Marketing AnnDrea Boe. â��We wanted this to be a fun event for people of all ages and we really feel that we met that goal. It was outstanding to see so many smiling faces here at SparkFun.â��

The event attracted nearly 650 people to the SparkFun campus, far exceeding initial attendance estimates. All in all, the event was seen as a resounding success and SparkFun had a fantastic time meeting customers new and old and sharing a bit of what SparkFun is all about.

About SparkFun Electronics

Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion for electronics by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects. SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 130 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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SPARKFUN ELECTRONICS TO SHARE ITS WARES, INVENTIONS AND PASSION WITH PUBLIC AT FIRST ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:35:58 +0000

DIY enthusiasts and inventors of all ages to enjoy free tours, food, workshops during Open House on October 22 at companyâ��s Boulder headquarters BOULDER, Colo. Oct. 18, 2011 â�� SparkFun Electronics (www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts knowledge and passion for electronics creation, will host its first annual Open House at its Boulder, Colo. based headquarters. The event is open to the public and welcomes everyone â�� especially those with an interest in embedded electronics who have a curiosity and passion for invention and imagination.

The event is planned as a way to show the public a glimpse into SparkFun and its passion and encouragement for the world of electronics creation and invention. In addition to holding workshops, conducting building tours, and giving away free products and swag, there will be a multitude of entertainment options, such as bouncy castles, an obstacle course, a circus artist and free food from Top of the Hill Grill West. In addition, there will be a project showcase where students, customers, SparkFun employees and the DIY community at large will show off their embedded electronics projects.

â��This event is a great way to promote and encourage the electronics inventor community while getting an opportunity to meet with customers, employeesâ�� families and like-minded DIY enthusiasts, old and new,â�� said Director of Marketing AnnDrea Boe. â��We also look forward to engaging with people who have never even heard of SparkFun and showing them what we are all about. Itâ��s going to be a great event.â��

Because the Open House is taking place just slightly more than a week before Halloween, attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and prizes will be given for the best-dressed. The Open House starts at 11 a.m. at SparkFunâ��s headquarters in Boulder and will end at 4 p.m. For more details or to register as an attendee, please visit the Open House announcement link at (http://www.sparkfun.com/news/671).

About SparkFun Electronics

Jeremy Douglas

Catapult PR-IR

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SparkFun Electronics Announces Open House

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:20:57 +0000

SparkFun Electronics Open House

We wanted to create an event where employees of SparkFun can get together with SparkFun customers, friends, and family for a day of camaraderie, electronics, and fun. So that's exactly what we did! There will be food, workshops, tours, fun events for kids, cool electronics projects (maybe yours?), and much more! Here's the nitty gritty:

When?

The Open House will be October 22nd, 2011 from 11 am until 4 pm.

Where?

The event will be at SparkFun Headquarters - 6175 Longbow Dr., Boulder, CO, 80301.

Why?

We wanted an event that is truly for everyone where we could meet some of our customers and just have a good time, while also learning about electronics.

Who?

Anyone is welcome to come to the event. SparkFun employees from every department will be here. Bring your friend Tom, your Aunt Sally, your crazy (maybe not too crazy) neighbor Bill. Anyone and everyone is welcome. However, anyone who is attending is requested to please register at our EventBrite page. This will help us keep track of numbers so we can plan the day accordingly.

Cost?

The SparkFun Open House is free!

Want to participate in the Project Showcase?

So you have a cool project you've been working on and would like to show off? Great - we'd love to see it! We'll have booths set up for you to use and we will bringing some of our projects for you to check out. Please register on the EventBrite page for a Project Showcase ticket - which is also free!

We think this is going to be a great event that everyone, electronics savvy or not, can participate in! Learn a little about electronics and see what SparkFun is all about. We'll be posting periodic updates between now and the date, but in the meantime, PLEASE REGISTER (can you tell I'm really pushing this registration thing?). We really hope to see you out there!