- external market engagement
- maintain economic "independence" with strategic external engagement
#### Enterprise Models
- Community-owned exports
- community-owned services: spa, restaurant
- Individual community member ownership
- Strategic partnerships with existing external businesses
- Value-added processing of community products (like Mora Valley Spinning Mill)
#### Considerations
- Maintain community autonomy, cohesion, and values
- Balance individual and collective benefits
#### Local External Consumption - Common Businesses
- bakery
- meal deliveries
- gas station
- auto mechanic
#### Global Consumption - Industrial Production
##### Precision Optical Components
- Products: Lenses, mirrors, filters
- Equipment: CNC optical grinding/polishing machines
- Investment: $200K-800K
- Market: Scientific instruments, medical devices, specialized imaging
- Advantages:
* High margins
* Small footprint
* Clean manufacturing
* Stable demand
##### Specialized Medical Devices
- Products: Custom prosthetics, surgical instruments
- Equipment: High-precision CNC machines, 3D printers
- Investment: $300K-1M
- Benefits:
* Serves vital need
* High value-add
* Regulated market creates barriers to entry
* Can start with simpler products and scale up
##### Aerospace/Defense Components
- Products: Specialized fasteners, connectors, small precision parts
- Equipment: Multi-axis CNC machines, inspection equipment
- Investment: $400K-2M
- Advantages:
* Long-term contracts
* High quality requirements
* Good margins
* Regular demand
##### Scientific Instruments
- Products: Custom research equipment, sensors
- Equipment: Precision machining, electronics assembly
- Investment: $250K-1M
- Benefits:
* Intellectual engagement
* High margins
* Regular innovation opportunities
* Can combine with software development
##### Custom Robotics Components
- Products: Specialized grippers, actuators, sensors
- Equipment: CNC machines, 3D printers, assembly tools
- Investment: $300K-800K
- Advantages:
* Growing market
* Combines multiple skills
* Can serve automation industry