In this first of a multi-part series about CIC’s Deep Insights Process, Managing Partner Carlo Cuesta introduces a powerful approach to scaling your work and achieving lasting success.  A theater notices a symptom: attendance is declining. They know many of their patrons are seniors, so their hunch is that it might be that the curtain […]

In Southern Colorado, one in nine people faces hunger. Care and Share Food Bank works hard to get neighbors the food they need to survive and thrive. Last year they distributed 17 million meals to more than 200,000 people. But they’re committed to doing even more. Care and Share Food Bank’s core purpose is to bridge the […]

Today’s Harvest may look much like any other bright, friendly neighborhood market, but it’s so much more.  Six days a week Today’s Harvest shoppers grab a cart and select from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, dairy products, and more in a colorful, welcoming store. But this store doesn’t take cash […]

In the fall of 2020, Creation In Common began working with the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District to re-envision their historic Shop One space on the grounds of the water treatment plant serving Wisconsin capital. Together, with nine Creative Collaboration Advisors, we facilitated a process to create a vision and plan for arts and educational programming and working with artists […]

During Creation In Common’s earliest days, we contracted Julie Sand to help with a big statewide survey of arts organizations for the Jerome Foundation. We were impressed with her energy, breadth of experience, and her organizational skills. After that, Julie consulted with us for several years, helping with financials and pitching in wherever she was […]