Creating Community Consulting

?? Meet the Team Monday – Shelly Blauert! ?? We’re excited to introduce Shelly Blauert, our Retail Manager & Project Specialist at Creating Community Consulting (CCC) – 305 W Main Ave, Frazee! ?? ?? What She’s Working On: ??? As Retail Manager, Shelly has been working on setting up the retail space in our Frazee office, with plans to add new and exciting Frazee inventory in the future! ?? She also supports clients through grant writing and other project needs. ?? Why She Loves CCC: "I truly believe in the mission and vision of CCC. It’s exciting to be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact that positively affects organizations and communities. The collaborative environment is both rewarding and inspiring—I’m looking forward to seeing where ‘all the things’ take us!" ?? We’re so grateful for Shelly’s dedication and passion for community impact! ?? Like, share, and drop a ?? in the comments to celebrate Shelly!

?? Meet the Team Monday – Sarah Opitz! ?? We’re thrilled to introduce Sarah Opitz, our MSW Intern from MSUM, who brings her expertise and passion for community work to Creating Community Consulting (CCC) at 305 W Main Ave! ?? Current Focus: ?? Based in Fargo, Sarah is assisting Siham and Megan with Family Resource Center (FRC) and IM tasks, while also conducting research on training platforms to support community initiatives. ?? What She Values About CCC: "CCC aligns with my community involvement while providing a new perspective. I enjoy collaborating with the Fargo team and the valuable networking opportunities it offers." ?? We are excited to have Sarah on board and look forward to the positive impact she will make! ?? Like, share, and drop a ?? in the comments to welcome Sarah! #MeetTheTeamMonday #CreatingCommunity #InternSpotlight #MSWIntern #CommunityImpact #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #LikeAndShare

?? Amazing Community Support in Action! ?? A huge thank you to Hornbacher’s in Moorhead and the incredible volunteers who helped with retail rescue this past weekend! ?? Shoutout to Heather Nesemeier, Moorhead City Council (Ward Two), and her family for stepping up to pick up 19 boxes of food that will go directly to community members in need. ?????? Another special thank you to Inclusive Moorhead Governance Committee Chair, Marisa Bengtson-Loerzel, for volunteering on Sunday. Your dedication to helping others makes a real difference! This is what community is all about—neighbors supporting neighbors and working together to make an impact! At Creating Community Consulting, we love seeing partnerships and volunteers come together to create positive change. Thank you to everyone involved for making a difference! ????? #communitysupport #MoorheadProud #retailrescue #neighborshelpingneighbors #creatingcommunity #creatingcommunityconsulting

?? Meet the Team Monday! ?? Today, we’re excited to introduce Heather Kristie Ware Nelson, our incredible Project Manager at Creating Community Consulting! ?? ?? What is Heather working on? She’s currently focused on the MAVA Grant and preparing for the March Conference—important initiatives that help drive meaningful impact! ?? Why does she love working at CCC? "I genuinely value the opportunity to work alongside such inspiring and talented women at Creating Community Consulting. The collaborative energy and shared vision of our team make every day fulfilling. Knowing that we are part of something much larger—driving meaningful change in communities—gives my work purpose. I take pride in contributing to initiatives that genuinely make a difference." ?? We are so grateful to have Heather on our team, bringing passion and dedication to everything she does! Drop a ?? in the comments to help us celebrate her work! #MeetTheTeamMonday #CreatingCommunity #CommunityImpact #TeamSpotlight

???? Exciting Grand Opening in Frazee! ???? We’re thrilled to officially open the new additions to our Creating Community Junction (CCJ) facility! Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Frazee Floral, Evergreen Creations & Gifts, and the CCJ Gift Shop! ??? ?? Date: Tomorrow, February 21 ? Time: 1 PM - 3 PM ?? Location: 305 W Main Ave, Frazee This event marks a new chapter for our community, bringing together local creativity, floral design, and unique gifts all under one roof! Be part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony and explore all the exciting new offerings at CCJ. ?? Special Grand Opening Bundle! Evergreen Creations & Gifts is offering a 40oz Frazee tumbler with lid & straw, featuring a stunning floral arrangement inside for $100! These are limited, so be sure to grab one early! ? Plus, 12oz Frazee coffee cup floral arrangements will also be available—these may even become a permanent feature! ?? This is a huge milestone for our community and local businesses—come celebrate, connect, and support Frazee’s small business owners! ?? Spread the word! Like, share, and invite your network to join us in celebrating this exciting moment! #FrazeeFloral #EvergreenCreations #CreatingCommunityJunction #GrandOpening #ShopLocal #RibbonCutting #SupportSmallBusiness #FrazeeMN #creatingcommunityconsulting

?? Meet the Team: Siham Amedy! ?? We’re excited to highlight Siham Amedy, Project Lead at Creating Community Consulting, working in Clay County! ?? Siham plays a vital role in strengthening community connections and leading impactful initiatives that create lasting change. Her work includes: ?? Facilitating partnerships for the Clay County Family Resource Center (FRC) ?????? Supporting the Family Advisor Board ?? Contributing to grant writing & data analysis ?? Coordinating Inclusive Moorhead, an initiative promoting community connection & education ?? Building capacity for the Clay County Early Childhood Fund When asked why she loves working at CCC, Siham shared: "I appreciate the variety of projects and the opportunity to build community relationships. I enjoy learning from my colleagues and the communities we serve. The authentic, equity-building model at Creating Community Consulting inspires me. I'm constantly motivated by the impactful community projects we engage in and feel fortunate to witness the tremendous positive impact of CCC in the region." Siham’s passion, dedication, and commitment to equity-driven work make her an invaluable part of our team! ?? Let’s give Siham a warm welcome! ?? Like, share, and drop a comment to say hello! #MeetTheTeam #CommunityImpact #EquityBuilding #InclusiveMoorhead #EarlyChildhood #CreatingCommunity #ClayCountyFRC #LeadershipInAction

?? Training Spotlight! ?? On Tuesday, Megan facilitated a training session with the Cass Clay Hunger Coalition ahead of their annual strategic planning meeting. This interactive two-hour session equipped members with tools for community-level strategic planning and showed them how to apply this model within their own organizations and programs. At Creating Community Consulting, we offer custom trainings to help organizations strategize, plan, and create lasting impact. ?? Want to learn more? Visit our website or email us at [email protected] to explore how we can support your team! ?? Like & repost to spread the word! #StrategicPlanning #Training #CassClayHungerCoalition #CommunityImpact #CreatingCommunity #LeadershipDevelopment

?? Exciting News for Frazee & CCC! ?? We’re thrilled to announce our Ribbon Cutting for Creating Community Junction! ??? ?? Location: 305 Main Ave W, Frazee, MN ?? Date & Time: February 22, Ribbon Cutting @ 1pm, Open House 1-3pm Creating Community Junction is bringing new opportunities and local creativity to Frazee! This space is: ?? An incubator for new businesses, supporting local entrepreneurs ?? Your go-to spot for Frazee-branded merchandise handcrafted by Evergreen Creations! ?? Home to Frazee Floral, where you can stop in or call (218) 255-3919 to order flowers for pickup or delivery! Stop in to celebrate this exciting addition to our community, check out the space, and support local businesses! We can’t wait to see you there! ?? Like, repost, and spread the word! #ribboncutting #creatingcommunityjunction #frazeemn #shoplocal #SupportSmallBusiness #frazeefloral #evergreencreations #frazeemn

??? Join Us at the Global Market Tonight! ??? Come visit our Moorhead team TODAY at the Global Market from 5-7 PM at the Hjemkomst Center! ?? ??? Enjoy a diverse shopping experience featuring amazing local vendors, delicious food, and unique handmade goods! The market is organized by The Immigrant Development Center, Inclusive Moorhead, and the Indigenous Association, bringing together community members to celebrate culture and entrepreneurship. This month’s vendors include: ?? Maria’s HomeStyle Mexican Food ??? Seema Market ?? Woke Soap ?? Jeylen’s Sweets ?? Niimi’diwag ?? Tee’s Tacos ?? Hannoun Sourdough – specializing in gut-friendly baked goods like naan, sourdough loaves, English muffins, and cookies! ?? Don’t miss out—join us tonight! More details here: https://lnkd.in/gVwJaVnU... Like ??, share ??, and tag a friend to come along! #GlobalMarket #MoorheadMN #InclusiveMoorhead #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #CommunityConnections

?? Meet the Team Monday! ?? Say hello to Jamie Crabtree, our Office Manager here at CCC! ?? Jamie plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly, and she’s been busy with some exciting projects: ?? Cabin Fever Days just wrapped up, and thanks to Jamie’s hard work with the Frazee Area Community Club, it was a huge success! ???? ?? Now, she’s diving into plans for Frazee’s biggest event of the year—Turkey Days 2025 with the theme "Aliens Arrive in '25"… and trust us, it’s going to be out of this world! ???? As Office Manager, Jamie is the go-to person for making sure every project and event is a success. It’s a busy and exciting time at CCC, and we’re thrilled to have Jamie’s energy and expertise on the team! ??? Drop a ?? in the comments to give Jamie a shoutout and stay tuned for all the exciting events ahead! #MeetTheTeam #CommunityEvents #CabinFeverDaysSuccess #TurkeyDays2025 #OfficeManager #Teamwork #CCC