Engaging You Where You Are. In-Person and Virtually.

The needs of your community do not stop because meetings have stopped. Using the latest in virtual engagement technologies, we can help you meet the needs of your community as it recovers. We’ve pivoted, just like you.

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Strategic Planning

Engaging You Where You Are
In-Person and Virtually
Our approach, whether engaged in-person or virtually, is asset-based using a thorough SWOT Analysis that is both qualitative and quantitative. We gain stakeholder and community input using a range of virtual engagement technologies. We meet you and your community where you are in these times and deliver action steps that are realistic and ready for implementation.

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Product Development

We believe product development is an EDO’s number two challenge, just behind talent development. Our creative approach includes a first-in-the-nation online site assessment tool and Certified Industrial Buildings Program.

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Economic Impact Analysis

Too often EDOs and local officials spend public dollars without analyzing whether the project is a good deal. Creative EDC uses nationally recognized analysis tools tailored for each specific project to provide an impact analysis before any money is invested.

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We transform plain cardboard boxes into something special.

When you look around your community, do you find yourself wondering if the site that has been sitting vacant for a few years could be transformed into a new technology park? Do you want to spark young entrepreneurs to invest in your community? Can your site location project be positioned to transform your local economy? Just like kids, we like to transform plain boxes into something special.

Let us help re-invent your cardboard box.

Strategic Planning

Product Development

Economic Impact Analysis

Organizational Development

Certified Entrepreneurial Communities

Certified Industrial Buildings

Creative Site Assessment

Creative Back Office Suite of Services

Recent Blog Posts

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• Turning Plain Dirt into a Real Asset: ElectriCities Smart Sites Certification ProgramAugust 27, 2020
  Site certification works. In order to attract new development, communities have to prepare for it; site certification tools turn ‘dirt’ into real assets.  Certification shows that project work can begin …

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• A Career in Economic Development is One Way to Positively Impact Your Community – an MPA Student explores a career path in economic developmentAugust 12, 2020
  Creative EDC Intern Rylee Govoreau explores economic development with three professionals at different stages in their careers. Pass this along to a young person you know who may be interested in a career in economic …

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About Us

Creative EDC was launched in 2012 by Crystal Morphis, CEcD. With over 20 years of economic development experience, she started a firm that provides innovative consulting approaches with a commitment to give back (see The Creative Philosophy). The firm has grown to include experienced researchers, tech talent, strategic thinkers, and a wide range of strategic partners.

From our creative team come creative solutions for you.

Crystal Morphis

Penny Whiteheart

Heather Beard

Billye Carter