An innovative family business with a focus on education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math has closed for now, according to a Facebook post.
CrashWorks STEAM Studio and Makerspace was open six and a half years, and the owners are taking time to regroup and determine the best path forward for their family while still providing certain services, owners Shauna and Ty LaRocque wrote in a September Facebook post.
“Many tears have been shed over this decision, but ultimately, it was the only choice we had. Countless other small businesses have been in this same position the last few years, and it never gets less heart breaking,” the owners wrote.
They were faced with the decision of whether to put almost $100,000 into their location at 900 Indiana Ave. They decided that was not feasible since they need to keep feeding their family of 11, as well as make changes for scheduling and family time.
“This isn’t goodbye, just see ya later,” the owners said on Facebook.
While they are working on selling the building, the owners plan to continue with their contracted work and teaching and host Mommy and Me and other pop ups around town in the next few months. They might also offer campus field trips.
“Ultimately, our goal is to reopen in a smaller space with a smaller event schedule and smaller staff that doesn’t require so much managing and overhead, allowing us to better enjoy the time we have left with our kids as they grow,” the owners said.
CrashWorks owners can be contacted via email at info@crashworkswf.com.
“We appreciate your prayers and understanding as we move forward!” the owners said.
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