--- title: "FLOOR 2 THE FUTURE" url: "https://americanprecision.org/floor2thefuture/" language: "en-US" updated: "2026-06-12T20:35:55+00:00" --- # FLOOR 2 THE FUTURE ## We did it — together. The American Precision Museum has proudly completed its $2.8 million *Floor 2 The Future* fundraising campaign. What started as a bold vision for our historic building is now becoming reality — and it wouldn’t have been possible without you! [![](https://americanprecision.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/APM-Garden-Party-6-3-25-BDP-108.jpg)](https://americanprecision.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/APM-Garden-Party-6-3-25-BDP-108.jpg) ### Thank you to the donors who are building the future! Alan Freimont Alan Huffman Allan and Christine Bentsen Allan Curran Anonymous Donor Ashley Dion Barbara George Barbara Naef Bill and Mary Ann Lewis Bill Lynn Brendt Holden Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation and John B. Fortune, MD Bruce Tillinghast Caleb Eastman Carol Boerner Carolyn Purcell Charles Nystedt Chet Birger Christopher Gray Claudia Gabriel Cody Dana Couch Family Foundation and Sarah Vecchiotti, Ph.D., Esq. Darcy Miller and Rick Powers Darlyne and Bruce Franzen Daryl and Eric Hagopian David & Kirsten Eastman David Hallenbeck and Marie Francesca David Monette and Maria Day Dennis Daugherty Don and Tamara Thomas Doric Dods Douglas Curtiss Douglas Schulte Edward and Donna King Edward Morris Eileen and Vincent Anglace Emery and Mary Ellen DeWitt Evelyn Harter Gene Haas Foundation and Kathy Looman Gene Seidler George Rogers George Sprague and Megan Butterfield Greg Jones Greg Kaufman Greg Winter Harrison Drinkwater Harvey and Susan Sachs Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation James Shaw Jane Osgood and Ted Hilles Jeff Haught Jerry Rex Joe and Michelle Bartolick John Desrosiers and Agnes Chan John Ricardi Jonathan Hall Karl and Joan Ruger Karl Brenneman and Elizabeth Dinowitz Lake Machine Company Inc. and Edgar Grallert Larry Schwartz Lawrence Allen Lawrence Schultz Lee and Diane Morris Lindy Fleming Lisa and Scott Martin and Scott Lorraine Palmer Maria Barreiro Marie and Robert Jaarsma Marty Daniel Mary Elizabeth Lenskold Matt Dunne Matthew & Jennifer Waite Melissa Skavlem Michael and Kathryn Protenic Michael Brown Michael Read Michael Shipulski Midaco Corporation and Michael Cayley Sr. Mike Fenzel Mike Whitney Miramar Charitable Fund Molly and Howard Otty Nancy Hrynyshyn and William Babcock Nelson Lock Orr Family Giving Fund and Timothy Orr Paul Beber-Vanzo Paula & Craig Wehde Peggy Pschirrer Peter Wenk Ralph and Barbara Hegman Richard Kline Rick and Linda Roesch and Mt. Roeschmore Foundation Rick Dolliver and Rick Robert and Diane Gardner Robert and Susan Kancir Robert and Susan Morris and Old Stones Foundation Robert Earl Morris III Roger and Jasmine Melzer Ronald and Anita Krauth Scott Rossiter Southern Gear & Machine, Inc. State of Vermont Steve Chomyszak Steven Dalessio The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation and Scott Fuller The Harry & Sylvia Livingston Philanthropic Fund and Bert Livingston Thomas and Barbara Putnam Thomas Lestage Tim Taylor Tony and Susan Morris Tri-Angle Metal Fab Turpin Sales & Marketing, Inc Will Finch William Boyd William P. Gregory Windsor Rotary Club $2.8M Raised +45% More Usable Space Dec 2026 Expected Completion WHAT’S BEING BUILT ## Introducing the Gene Haas Center for Manufacturing Inspiration [![](https://americanprecision.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Entering-Second-Floor-scaled.jpg)](https://americanprecision.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Entering-Second-Floor-scaled.jpg) For too long, our second floor served as merely storage — full of potential, waiting for its moment. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, that moment is here. Construction has already begun on a brand-new space that will bring APM’s mission to life in powerful new ways. The Gene Haas Center for Manufacturing Inspiration will be a place where students get hands-on, the community gathers, and the next generation of makers finds its spark. It will house: Hands-on learning & making Educational programming Community & corporate event space Expanded STEM+M curriculum More of APM’s unique collection ###### “Reaching this milestone is an investment not just in our building, but also in the future of American manufacturing education and inspiring the next generation to consider careers in manufacturing. Floor 2 The Future allows us to bring more of our collection to life while creating new opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation.” — Steve Dalessio, Executive Director, American Precision Museum ###### “This campaign reflects a shared vision among our supporters — one that honors the past while building a strong foundation for the future. We are grateful to the many donors and partners who made this possible.” — Lee Morris, Chairman of the Board ### What Floor 2 The Future Makes Possible The reclaimed second floor will enable APM to further its mission of inspiring a new generation while preserving the history of manufacturing and the machine tool industry, and will strengthen partnerships with corporate members and community organizations. The Floor 2 The Future campaign and the Gene Haas Center for Manufacturing Inspiration it has funded position APM to: - Inspire the next generation of manufacturers and innovators through **hands-on learning experiences** - Provide a **dedicated meeting and event space** for the local community and corporate partners - Continue **telling the vital story of American manufacturing** and its impact on modern industry The new space will also strengthen APM’s growing **STEM+M Education Kit program**, which partners with schools to provide hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and manufacturing. The expanded floor will allow APM to develop new curriculum and serve more students and educators through interactive, skills-based programming. KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING ## The campaign is complete. Our work is just beginning. The building is funded — now we need your continued support to bring the programming, people, and possibilities inside it to life. A gift to our operating fund helps us staff the new space, grow our STEM+M Education Kit program, and serve more students and educators every year. #### Support our operating fund Help us run the programs and people that will fill this incredible new space with energy and purpose. [Donate today ↗](https://americanprecision.org/donation/#sec2) #### Stay in the loop Want to be first to know when the Gene Haas Center opens its doors? Sign up for updates from APM. [Get notified ↗](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7hJifF5/signup) ### PROGRESS GALLERY