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 can transform a plain cardboard box into something special, we put our creativity and experience to work transforming your economic development projects.
Let us help re-invent your cardboard box.

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- Governance Calendars: A Tool to Better Manage Your EDOIn the complex world of governing an economic development organization, staying organized and managing numerous responsibilities can be a daunting task. Economic developers are trained to build business parks and … Read more
- Strategic Planning in Rural CommunitiesRural counties often possess untapped potential for economic growth and development with unique strengths and opportunities waiting to be leveraged. Creative EDC recently facilitated strategic plans in Surry and Vance … Read more
- Introducing Coaching Services for Economic Development ProfessionalsCreative EDC is excited to launch a coaching service to help Economic Development Professionals succeed! What does Coaching Services include? Creating 30/60/90 day plans to meet goals, sharing best practices … Read more
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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.