Strategic Planning - Virtual

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

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

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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Creative EDC Celebrating 10 Years

Creative EDC Celebrating 10 Years

Creative EDC is giving away 10 consulting projects in 2022 in celebration of our 10 years in business - in addition to our annual big Creative Give Back project. We're in business because of great clients so we are saying thank you by giving back.

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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

• Offshore Wind: A New Source for Economic Growth in VA, NC, and SC May 10, 2022
  An innovative, new and growing industry sector is set to impact North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia in the coming years presenting increased opportunities for new manufacturing establishments, new careers …

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• Developing the Ag Cluster in Southwest VirginiaApril 21, 2022
  Emory & Henry College engaged Creative EDC to study how their new School of Business can drive growth in the agriculture sector in Southwest Virginia and become a hub of …

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• WEDN 2022 Round UpApril 14, 2022
  The theme of this year’s forum was COVID Accelerated Everything – What’s Next? We dove into how COVID has impacted industrial real estate, entrepreneurship, city planning, family friendly workplace policies, …

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Paying It Forward

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Women’s Economic Development Network

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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