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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Recent Blog Posts
- WEDN 2026 Round Up(Check out the conference photos below.) WEDN Learn and Lead 2026 brought together economic developers from NC, SC, VA, and more, to LEARN and encourage them to LEAD when they …
- The 2025 Creative Give Back Report – Mitchell County, NC, Recovery and Resilience StrategiesAfter Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina in September 2024, Mitchell County leaders began to clean up and find ways for its community to recover. The Mitchell County Chamber of …
- Creative EDC Welcomes Ashley Mills to the TeamCreative Economic Development Consulting has recently added to its team! Ashley Mills has joined CEDC as Operations and Marketing Manager. Ashley brings her enthusiasm and organizational skills to CEDC’s marketing, project management, and …
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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