Real Business Support. Real Community Building.
Creative Collective delivers comprehensive business services - marketing promotion, technical assistance, business consulting, and advocacy at all levels - for Essex County entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators. We support the whole person, not just the business, through a collaborative community where members learn from each other, not just from us, because we know thriving businesses are built by thriving humans supporting each other.
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What We Do
The Creative Collective is a group of economic development strategists, small business supporters, activation specialists, and believers in the importance of the creative workforce.
Consultancy
Managing and facilitating projects for municipalities, organizations, and businesses to create better opportunities.
Platforming
Highlighting the creative community, small businesses, events, and information on arts and culture happenings.
Advocacy
We strive to create more equitable and modern business practices that lead to more sustainable and inclusive communities.
Testimonials
Goodnight Fatty
Creative Collective has been a guiding light through the process of starting our business here on the Northshore. Yes, our membership has paid for itself several times over through sales at events they’ve organized, but the real value here comes indirectly. John and the crew have connected us with many critical relationships that have deepened our connection to the community and help propelled us forward in ways that I’m not sure we would have achieved otherwise. The level of care, attention, and friendship we have gained here is unique, and unlike any other collective we have seen.
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